I grew up dreaming of holly-garlanded christmas houses with big red ribbons and jolly Santas covering every spot of free space, but my mom would have none of that. She created a unique Christmas experience for our family, crafting silver-painted branches and twigs, eagerly thrifted Nativity scenes, and metal-sculptures of reindeer (which magically transform back into […]
circa 2024 of course.
due to the Urban Growth Boundary in Portland, there are acreages within pleasant 20 minute commute on the Tri-Met Max Line (bike racks included of course). Berry picking, goats, chickens, mud, slugs, winter squash. Oh all the fun things you can do. With a hobbit house.
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nick’s awesome DIY project for his new studio in NYC.
patterns from purl
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according to nick that is,
blik surface graphics are oversized, self-adhesive, removable decals that allow anyone to quickly & easily create decorative patterns or custom wall murals for home or office.The wall decals are endless in imagination, and so cute. You can even request a print from your favorite poem, or custom pattern/design.
love!
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For all you crafty folk out there
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I bike to work daily in the lovely city of Portland, OR where I