Tantalizing tips for TP
I’ve been thinking about TP a bunch lately. Those new commercials with women seriously discussing the TP selection process have affected me deeply.
The allure of leather
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.
Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country
What better way to spend your three-day weekend than enjoying the many wineries that the Willamette Valley has to offer?
Pullet days
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.
Newport Home and Garden Show
Visit dozens of vendors showcasing the latest in home and garden accessories at Newport’s Home and Garden Show this weekend.
Veggie gardening class
Want to grow your own vegetables but don’t even know where to begin? This class at Portland Nursery will demystify the process.
The versatility of barn door sliders
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.
The Great Outdoors
Some people commune with nature. They speak in reverent tones of an almost spiritual relationship with the things like dirt and rock.
Building storm windows
In this two-part workshop, learn how to build your own storm windows from layout to finish.
Paint seminar
Want to discover your own personal color palette? Allison Smith of Allison Smith Color Seasons presents a complimentary paint seminar this weekend.
