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Cut & Paste // Volumes 15-19

Been playing catch up with art journaling. I put it on my 23 before 24 list to fill two journals. My birthday is a little over a month away, and um, I'm not really...close. Ha. But I have been very...

Cut & Paste // Volumes 13 & 14

It finally warmed up in our neck of the woods. We headed to Round Lake near Sandpoint, Idaho this weekend and camped for a couple nights. It was just beautiful there, and it was the perfect place...

The Apocalypse...or Canceling your Internet

One month ago, we disconnected our Internet at home. I previously assumed this event would be synonymous with the apocalypse, but as it turns out – I actually possess willpower, a rather shocking...

Artemis Vintage Shop

I thought I might show you around one of my favorite shops in Spokane. This is Artemis; its on Monroe Street, but its also an Etsy shop. The owner, Kris, is kind, creative, totally inspiring and...

Tin Can Garden DIY

While searching around the interwebs, Ashley saw the idea to use tin cans as planters on the Dos Family Blog. After she brought some home to tinker with, I decided to put a spin on it by making a...

Fortifying Your Chicken Coop

After the tragic outcome of our first chicken raising endeavor (raccoon infiltration), we decided to love again. This time around I am more concerned with keeping everything else out rather than...

Attack of the Miniature Arrow Light

Remember the smaller version of our arrow light fixture from our Bedroom Tour? Its now available in the Against the Woodgrain Etsy shop in two different stains. Brad has already been busy with...

Where Your Deepest Gladness and the Worlds Hunger Meet

From a 7th grade class I taught this semesterIm officially on summer break - wahoo! I just finished up a field observation at a Middle School and a course on Classroom Management. This means Im...

Cut & Paste // Volumes 11-12

Making geometric collages this week. I like the mixing and matching very much. Hope you have a lovely weekend. We are dog-sitting and enjoying lots of sunshine over here. Cheers, AshleyNote: Cut &...

Our Bedroom

A couple months ago, Brad and I decided to give our bedroom a bit of love. Its quite small, so our goal was to make it feel more spacious and provide lots of storage. Our bathroom is also tiny, so...

Pinterest Invasion

So Pinterest is addicting, right? I finally had some time last week to organize and upload all the photos I save from the internet, and now my computer has so much more free space. Hip, hip,...

Broken

viaSunday night, I fractured my right foot. I was lifting a very heavy, commercial cutting board at the bakery I just started working at after cleaning it, and it slipped right out of my hands. The...

Cut & Paste // Volumes 9-10

Certainly fell behind with posting this week - forgive me! I started my new summer job last week, so April will consist of juggling 4 jobs and grad school like a boss. Im thankful I found a summer...

In desperate need...

Hi faithful blog readers. Im enlisting your help today. I have been feeling rather uninspired on the blogging front. So I want to know, why do you keep coming back to this humble, little corner of...

Spring Fever

I thrifted this delightful black, linen summer dress last week. Ive been on the hunt lately for classic pieces like simple dresses, button-ups, jackets and cardigans. Its too much work to be...

Portland, If You Please

Brad and I have a very special place in our hearts for Portland, Oregon. Its like an inspiration-fueled adventure design geek romp with ethical eating options. Oh, and the best book store in...

Around the WWW // Volume 3

Why the Hunger Games film didnt disappoint // Rolling Stone Learning to work it out of love not hate // Mandy Ingbers Yogalosophy DVDA new column dedicated to Ethical Style // GOODMade these...

The Palihotel // Los Angeles, CA

Photos via Palihotel and CurbedAshley and I have developed a love of boutique hotels in the past few years, and now we have a new destination to add to our list! The Pali-Hotel in Los Angeles...

The Cat Lady Approved Coat

I thrifted this coat last month for $11 at Value Village. Its perfect for those not-a-blizzard/but-still-really-freaking-cold days here in the Northwest. Ive worn it more than the new black peacoat...

Mixed CDs Forever

Every so often Brad and I make each other mixed CDs. This ritual typically consists of each of us picking our own personal favorite songs that remind us of each other, which means, we give it to...

Cut & Paste // Volumes 7-8

My mom-in-law was getting rid of some stamps and let me pick out any that I wanted. Needless to say, the horse stamp was the first one I snatched up. For the record, Im scared of horses, but thats...

For Mama Fae

From left to right: my dad, my uncle Barry, my uncle Rick, my aunt Susan, my grandma Fae, and my grandpa BobMy grandmother passed away recently. Ashley and I have been helping my parents with the...

Cut & Paste // Volumes 5-6

Many moons ago, I worked at a craft store. I was encouraged to color inside the lines and be less messy. It just didnt work out. I have a fundamental belief that polka dots do in fact go with...

A Year of Kindness

Ali Edwards (scrapbooker, blogger, designer, photographer) has a yearly ritual - she chooses one little word to be her mantra for the year. Ive always loved the idea, because it feels so free and...

DIY Ombre Pillow Cases

Over Winter Break, I painted our room white, and we freshened it up a bit. It feels so nice to change things up for a new year. Unfortunately, some of our pillow cases were ivory, and they needed a...

Happy Valentines Day

Give everyone you love a puppy today.Well...maybe just a hug.Cheers,Ashley

Cut & Paste // Volumes 3-4

This week I used a catalog page, masking tape, kindle packaging, vintage lace and primary paper to explore little loves and admit how terrified I am to teach (is that ok?). I was struggling a bit...

Around the WWW // Volume 2

I love the internet. This is probably assumed considering I blog, but I have to say it again - I love the internet. I really believe it is 21st century magic. But sometimes, I fear...I will turn...