Changing colour by attaching a new piece of sheet yarn couldnt be easier! Simply line up the edge of the sheet you were crocheting with, with the edge of the new sheet. Then grab that needle and thre...
If youre a peony lover like I am, plant peony tulips so you can experience the ruffle of a peony well before they actually bloom. These look so much like real peonies that Im never planting regular t...
Now the fun part! Or the tricky explaining part if youre me! Grab one end of the sheet yarn and make a simple slip knot. This is going to be the centre of your rug. Insert your hook into the loop. Pi...
{feathers} Whenever Hermes loses a larger feather, I cant just throw it away. Theyre so pretty that I keep them around, stuck into plant pots. Last weekend, we repotted all of my inside plants, so al...
After much thought (and many questions from readers), Ive decided to attempt to do a tutorial for how I make my crocheted rag rugs. I was a little hesitant to do one because I think I rely more on fe...
This weekend, we went to the Edmonton gem and mineral show. I thought it would be a good way to get my Drumheller fix without actually having to drive all the way to Drumheller. But it kinda backfire...
Ive recently noticed that moms always looking for something to write a list on even though shes got an iPod (which I keep trying to tell her is great for keeping multiple lists). So for moms day this...
I took some pictures of my blooming hoya the other day and thought theyd be great as a desktop calendar. I hope you like it! 1920/1080 1920/1200 ipad ipod/iphone I also reposted my full page May cale...
{modern diy supplies} Im head over heels for these super modern paint-by-number kits! And that fabulous duct tape! When is Target coming to Edmonton already?! I can hardly wait! {domino quick fixes} ...
It was moms birthday this weekend and for the first time in, I dont know how long, she was actually with us so I decided to make a cake. The fact that Ive been having a terrible craving for carrot ca...
Sorry Ive been a MIA this week! Things have been a little busy and hectic around here and I havent really had the chance to work on anything creative. But I did get the opportunity to help mom clean ...
I dont know if Ive ever mentioned it before, but my ultimate decorating fantasy (well, at the moment, anyway) is to redo Idle Husbands apartment in Athens. Theres nothing inherently wrong with the ap...
When I suggested space invaders, I didnt really think things would get so out of hand. It started as a suggestion for a painted bathroom wall decal which then turned into possible bathroom art which ...
I know its strange, but this week is Greek Easter so on Monday we promptly (I have no idea how she manages to time the mail so well!) received our Greek Easter gifts. Among the treats, was a loaf of ...
We never decorate eggs for Easter. Mostly because I feel like theres really no point to it. This year, however, I kinda wanted a little colour in my fridge so I coloured up the rest of our eggs old s...
{michelle tanner} Shes so right. {aziz ansaris 50 cent grapefruit story} Surprisingly, this doesnt surprise me at all. Source: canadiangardening.com via idle on Pinterest {flower beds without removin...
I love painting! Maybe not every day as, like, a job or something, but I really do feel this weird craving, this need to paint something at least once a year. Im kind of weird in that I really enjoy ...
I havent made a desktop picture for a while, so I thought April would be a great month to do just that. Also, if you still need a printable calendar, the April calendar options from my three calendar...
Its my birthday tomorrow! birthday wish list by idlewife on polyvore.com Clockwise from top left: Tiny budgie necklace from Lulubug Jewelry (the most perfect signature necklace for me, even if I get ...
I read an article in last years July issue of Real Simple magazine about flower arranging. It was kind of the typical flower arranging 101 article, but I really loved the way they described a simple ...
The other day, I finally received my N.E.E.T. magazine book! Back during Christmas, I entered a giveaway and won my choice of book cover! Hurrah! N.E.E.T. magazine was the first online magazine I eve...
I was trying to come up with some Easter gift ideas for the Greek parents, but this year, I didnt really want to do the standard candy, bunnies, and chicks. Ive done that already and how many stuffed...
This is something a little different as I dont usually talk about fashion but with St. Patricks day looming, I have had zip ideas for the day. Actually, no, I had one idea but some other blog "s...
A while back, I had some marinated mushrooms from the store and wondered why the heck Id been living my life so long without having them on a daily basis. So one shopping trip, I found myself craving...
This weekend, we spent some time looking for a new sofa. The sofa we have on the main floor right now has recently been causing a majority of back related problems for both of us and its just a littl...
{fridge candy dispenser} How cute is this? It kinda makes me rethink my hatred towards ice dispensing fridges. {hanksy} Ive always been a big Hanksy fan (a street artist who uses Banksy as inspiratio...
Do you ever want an ice cream float but have no ice cream? Well, a brown cow is kinda the same thing. I read about them a long time ago in a magazine somewhere and thought, "pop and milk?! gross...
Its been snowy, so I thought Id warm myself with thoughts of spring by looking through some of my old gardening books. Id love to have some sweet peas climbing somewhere. They were one of my grams fa...
I dont know what it is about marshmallows, but I could take pictures of them all day long. shoot. I dropped one. Heres my favourite marshmallow recipe. Instead of vanilla extract, try something diffe...
This is really truly all thanks to Idle Husband who encouraged me to download Inkscape and follow along with some tutorials on how to make game characters. If it wasnt for him, I would never have rea...
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