The best summer yarns are not necessarily wool yarns. Today I want to talk about wool yarn alternatives for your summer knitting projects. If you like to knit year-round but don’t like the warmth of wool during the warmer months of the year, there are some alternatives to consider. Not only is it less sweaty …
I have compiled a list of 5 knitting patterns for summer tops that I want to share with you today. I don’t know about you but I always feel like summer comes overnight. And although I don’t mind knitting wool sweaters and cozy socks year-round, I also like making garments to wear during the warmer …
Today I am finally taking the opportunity to talk about creating a handmade wardrobe. Essentially, my dream of creating a handmade wardrobe originates from the desire of living a more sustainable life. Back in 2015, we made a number of changes to our life in order to be more sustainable and more intentional. For me, …
Natural Dyeing with Avocado is one of the easiest ways to start experimenting with botanical dyes. You can use both the pits (stones) and skins which would otherwise be discarded after consuming the avocado. Today I want to show you the different color results when using pits vs. skins. We will also have a look …
Today I want to share how to make elderflower syrup with you. This is for sure one of my favorite homemade recipes. It is very simple and tastes delicious. It also makes for a great gift. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost …
Today I want to talk about the benefits of living in an old house. For the last couple of months my mind has been occupied with the purchase and renovation of our new home. And although you probably wouldn’t instantly make the connection to my usual natural dyeing content, I think that it fits really …
Today I want to share my simple homemade granola recipe with you. In my Simple & Sustainable Day In The Life post last week I mentioned that I have been having homemade granola with yoghurt for breakfast for the last couple of months. The granola is easy and quick to make and requires just a …
Today I want to take you along on a simple & sustainable day in the life. I made a few notes throughout my daily routine yesterday which I would like to share with you. I strongly believe that it is the little things that make the difference. If you assess and change your habits and …
A Natural Dyer’s Home & Garden Series Part 2 Welcome to part 2 of this series where I talk about different kinds of plant materials that are suitable for natural dyeing. Today will be about 5 kitchen scraps you can use for natural dyeing.If you haven’t read the first post of the series yet, you …
A Natural Dyer’s Home & Garden Series Part 1 Today I will show you 6 garden plants you can use for natural dyeing. If you are new to natural dyeing, you are probably wondering which plants are capable of producing colorfast dyes. To help you get started recognizing the dye potential of the plants in …
