I recently realized that although I talk about our land on Of Houses and Trees quite regularly, I’ve never actually told the story of how it came to be “ours.” But first, let me clarify something. I don’t believe that
5 Food Additives to Avoid
I have been feverishly working away on a new design for my blog (and I’m not being metaphorical about the fever as I have been sick, sick, sick). After debating long and hard over the course of this little blog’s
Freewriting About Trees
So I just wrapped up rehearsing and performing in a dance piece called DIG by Edmonton-based choreographer Kathy Ochoa in which we explored automatic writing/automatic talking. If you’re unfamiliar with the practice, the non-vocal version is usually called freewriting (something I was
3 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Save the Planet
Much like I was inspired by a few home blogs I follow to do an online Holiday Home Tour, I was almost inspired to do a “Design Resolutions” post. But, you know what? You’ll read about my upcoming design ideas and projects if/when I get around to them. For now, let’s talk about something a little bit bigger. Something we all should be trying to do – every day – and not just as a New Year’s resolution that invariably will fall to the wayside come February. What I’m talking about, my dear friends, is saving the planet.
Can it be done? Some say no. Some say we’re in too deep. We’ve gone too far. To this I say pish posh. Of course, I just so happen to be one of those super annoying idealists who thinks that every little change we make counts and that starting small is the best way to integrate a leaner, meaner and greener way of life into your new year.
Holiday Home Tour
Several of the blogs I read do a “Holiday Home Tour” every year where they basically take pictures of their Christmas decorations and then talk a little about the things they do to make their house feel all cozy and
Beautiful Grey and White Antique Chair with a Modern Vibe
Those of you who were my Facebook friends back in March 2014 may remember a little fabric survey I put up for an old chair that I had acquired and planned to refurbish. (Check out my friend Val’s store Fabric For Less for beauties
Mugo Pine (Pinus Mugo)
It’s been a long time since I’ve done a “Tree of the Day” post (the last one was way back in my pre-motherhood days of January 2013). So I’ve decided to dust this series off because my Google calendar keeps
You Shall Not Pass: A Tale of Two Gates
A quick and simple DIY wooden fence gate – made with secondhand lumber and love. Oh yeah, there’s screws and stuff in there too. I’ll use anything as an excuse to throw down a Lord of the Rings quote (and
The Architecture of American Houses
And now for an Of Houses and Trees first… a short post! Think it can’t be done? Well, I’ll show you. I’ll show you all… I came across the below poster awhile back and knew I had to share it here in
Living Room Design Board
Looking for living room design board inspiration? Combine pre-owned furniture with a few vintage and new finds and – voila! I’ve decided there needs to be a word/phrase for when you’re inspired by other people’s inspirations (like what happens on