London’s Brilliant Parade
The Royal family is kind of the Kardashian clan of England. They keep us entertained with their public weddings, private scandals and peculiar lives so we don’t have to think too hard about our own. And for that, I am eternally grateful.

What should you do in your vegetable garden in June and July? Find out in this class at Portland Nursery by Donna and Robyn of Your Backyard Farmer.
The St. Johns Farmers Market opens Saturday June 2 at 9 a.m. The season kicks off with local music, cooking demonstrations, and of course—food from local farmers.
I’ve been thinking about TP a bunch lately. Those new commercials with women seriously discussing the TP selection process have affected me deeply.
I have two fave utility items I use around the house, which I will go into some other time. But I may be adding a third item to that “love it!” list. Meet my new little friend: top-grain leather lacing.
What better way to spend your three-day weekend than enjoying the many wineries that the Willamette Valley has to offer?
Pullet Days at Portland’s Pistils Nursery is a not-to-be-missed event. Come see the pullets (hens that are less than a year old) and maybe even start your own backyard brood. Pullets are perfect for backyard chicken keepers because you get the fun of your own eggs without the hassle of caring for fragile chicks.
Visit dozens of vendors showcasing the latest in home and garden accessories at Newport’s Home and Garden Show this weekend.
Want to grow your own vegetables but don’t even know where to begin? This class at Portland Nursery will demystify the process.
I used a barn door slider to hang a door in my house. It’s a bathroom door for a small bathroom. There’s no room for a door to open into the bathroom itself, and I think a pocket door is a sure way for a clumsy person (me) to ruin fingers. So I went with the barn door slider, and it’s perfect.