Sometimes the simplest things bring the most joy. Take bubbles for instance. Could there be anything more relaxing than watching soap bubbles shimmer in the sunshine before they burst and disappear?
“Time to get the cows!” was a daily battle cry in the summers of my childhood. Every afternoon, one of us was sent to the pasture where the milk cows were grazing to herd them to the barn for the second milking of the day.
Building on last week’s Let’s Talk Shades blog post, I’d like to jump right into my latest upcycled maker project. This was a dramatic makeover—from dowdy, outdated, thrift-store discard to glamorous, look-at-me, decorative accent lamp. Here’s a quick look at the before and after.
There will be no throwing shade in today’s blog post. Instead let’s talk about shades… lampshades that is!
Agritourism, the business of engaging, entertaining and educating visitors on farms and in other agricultural settings, is a growing trend. According to the experts, the global agritourism market size reached 65.6 billion USD in 2023 and is expected to grow by 11.45% over the next 8 years. This significant growth is attributed to the increasing demand for immersive travel experiences and the rising awareness of local food sources.
Next time you step outside with a refreshing, cold drink and a pitcher full of refills, you may want to consider protecting that pitcher with a simple, beaded net cover. These covers, traditionally called “jug covers”, serve to keep out insects and other unwanted elements.