I’m the kind of Urban Housewife who starts to get restless without a good project. But being crafty in a small space (and with a small budget) can be tricky for a few reasons. For starters, Husband doesn’t look to kindly on our rent money being spent on anything macrame. (He’s also just generally mystified…
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I love to travel. And I’m grateful for the fact that, every once in a great (great) while, I actually get to do some traveling for work. But the truth is that my travel aspirations are a whole lot grander than my bank account. (Welcome to a frustration experienced by oh, I don’t know, billions…
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Hey summertime! The weather is hot and the days are long, which is always a good thing in my book. This is the season when I go especially crazy for fresh fruits and vegetables. Not that you really need a reason to load up on veggies, but mine are numerous. Nothing makes me feel more…
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At the risk of being overly honest, Husband and I got into a fight on Thursday. I’m not sure how it happened – one minute we were enjoying a morning cup of coffee, and the next, I was doing that thing we both hate where I obnoxiously insist I’m not mad when we both clearly…
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I’m sure this topic is going to come up over and over again, but it’s an important one for the Urban Housewife looking to maximize her space. When your apartment is tiny, shared and full of stuff your in-laws gave you that you can’t throw out, how the heck can you make your space look…
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This holiday project comes compliments of my mom, who taught me a while back to create handmade Christmas ornaments. Mine never quite come out as beautiful as hers, but the pattern creates an artful, versatile ornament that adds a little handmade flair to any tree. And a less controversial take on home decor! Fortunately for…
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