The Airplane Tree: An Ode to Oshkosh
When planning my summer holiday trees, July’s theme was an absolute no-brainer. How could I not make an airplane tree in honor …
20 goals for 2020
Amid the debates about whether we’re starting a new year or a new decade, I saw a Twitter thread last week about …
Cosmic lessons in patience: The bathroom remodel edition
“Two to three weeks,” he said. “Bathrooms are small and easy,” he said. “Okay, let’s do it,” we said. And the universe …
Milestones on wheels
I watched a milestone drive away last night. After a few years of keeping the driveway occupied, my old Corolla-mobile set off …
The Great Halloween Tree, a recipe
Behold: Nine feet of fabulous Halloween glory. Now you might be saying to yourself, “Wow that Shawna has really gone off the …
#100HappyDays: DIY outdoor lighting
DIY temporary patio lighting. Necessity is the mother of invention. June 27, 2014 I’m new to outdoor entertaining having just put in …
#100HappyDays: Flowers in the Attic? No, boxes.
Where we shall be putting boxes now, thanks to T’s hard work. June 17, 2014 As a tween, I developed a serious …
#100Happydays: My poor Corolla mobile
No, I didn’t smash off the front end. The bumper is being spruced up in preparation for selling. May 29, 2014. While …
Let there be lights: Loving the Hue personal wireless lighting system
“So, do you know how to read anymore?” I asked Mr. T the question–only half joking–several months ago after noticing his stack …
The Easter egg tree
So the thing where I swore the Christmas tree would be down before Easter? Lies. Granted, I’ve been a little busy doing …