by Kristin Esser
In this episode I talk about setting expectations for summer, a fun Quilt Along, and lots of books to take on vacation. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional cost to […]
In my twenties, living in an apartment with only a tiny balcony, I was constantly itching to get my in some soil to grow some plants. In fact, the top railing of my balcony was lined with window boxes overflowing with flowers and herbs. I […]
In this episode I talk about my current quilt projects, my visible mending project, a book I loved, and cultivating an outdoor living space. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no additional […]
Here is an “egg chair” similar to the one I talk about. Jasmine Dragon Pearls tea Perfect Tea Maker Winter Tales fabric by Minki Kim Serendipity fabric by Minki Kim and here are some lovely photos from Minki’s blog post String & Story Longarm Services Visible […]
In this episode I talk about a a new-to-me basting method, hand piecing, a book review, and our planting our veggie garden. Oh, and I tell my breast cancer story. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, […]
It’s firmly spring around here, and it’s got me itching to get outside and get my hands in the dirt! (My apologies to those of you with snow on the ground–I just don’t know how you do it!) Even though we live in southern California […]
It’s fall and I’ve been having a hard time embracing the change in season since we have been in the middle of a heat wave for weeks. I always forget that here in southern California fall means hot, dry wind. But I’m doing my best […]
Early in the morning, I like to drink my coffee outside, in the garden. Only the other day, when I sat down, I realized that the garden really needed a little love and attention. Overgrown and overrun with weeds is not a good place to […]
Since I started working out at the gym, poor Teddy hasn’t gotten quite as many walks. And because of the heat, we’ve been staying in a bit more. But this morning, I headed out with Teddy before the heat set in and took along my […]
I am lucky enough to have a lovely, creative neighbor right down the street from me who makes the loveliest art. Here is a tiny example of a card she made me, inviting me over for coffee this morning. A latte, and a homemade apple cherry scone were […]