I am VERY excited to share that I am hosting an online book launch for my new book Everyday Upcycle: 15 projects using everyday items. Do you have mounds of items you know could make great things? Are you scrapped for cash and looking for easy ways to make gifts? Does your desire for unique …
Everyday Upcycle Most of you know I write a column on upcycling for Two-Lane Livin‘. I started in 2015, sharing many of the ideas I had, along with improvements on things I learned elsewhere. I cobbled together 15 of my projects into a small book titled Everyday Upcycle; 15 projects from everyday items. It will be …
As I write this many people in the state are struggling with the incomprehensible damages resulting from the June 24 flooding. I have several friends who are now without a home, or much of one. I am heartsick for them. I can’t put it into words.
With spring upon us, it is time to inspect the outdoor equipment. For me, that equipment revolves around gardening tools for flower beds, roses, a small garden spot, and this year bird feeders. I now have a beautiful crab-apple tree and two lovely dogwood trees. They deserve a little better than plastic feeders. This may …
