Author Archives: Jessica
darkroom, part 1
A couple weeks ago, on a whim, Nick looked up darkroom equipment on craigslist. Two days and $150 later, my dining room was filled with tons of boxes, jugs, and this: Lexi is posing there so you get a sense … Continue reading
the secret project
So, this is what I spent the better part of a month painstakingly piecing together: Since the traditional 1st anniversary present is paper, I decided to construct a paper iPhone 4, headphones, usb cord, and plug. It was a lot … Continue reading
one year
It seems crazy that it was one whole year ago that I married this amazing boy. Although, I should say that even though these past few years have gone by in a flash, it also feels like I have known … Continue reading
stocking up
I think if you are a person that is at all serious about making homemade meals, you should have some chicken stock in your freezer. I think many people go with store-bought stock because they are operating under the assumption … Continue reading
blackberry cobbler
Most people know that I am not a big fan of summer time– as a non-swimmer and a pasty, easily sunburned person (not to mention a hater of hot weather), most summer activities do not hold a lot of appeal … Continue reading
this post is about shorts
creatures of comfort silk shorts- $215 j crew drapey shorts- now on sale for $35.99 urban outfitters pleated shorts- on sale for $29.99 handmade grey silk shorts- about $8 I actually started these shorts a little while ago, but my … Continue reading
the search for my dream rug
Lately I have been looking at turkish rugs on ebay. I don’t know if I’ve found the perfect one yet, but I think I’ve found the right search terms. Look at these:
I’m on craftzine!
Craftzine is featuring DIY weddings this month, and they chose to showcase mine! Check it out here.
bagels and a blast from the past
It is a balmy 70 degrees outside right now, everybody. At the end of June! In the full-blown summertime! If Columbus had Mexican food and decent grocery stores, I might stay here forever. This cool weather made it easy to … Continue reading
pattern-making, part 1
Because I don’t have hundreds of dollars to drop on a real mociun dress, I decided (that despite my pretty limited sewing experience) I would try to make my own. This was the first time I’ve ever made my own … Continue reading