DIY & Projects
Hello! Here in “DIY & Projects” you’ll find all our favorite projects we have completed here at our urban homestead. Simply scroll down this page to see all our DIY articles. If you are looking for a particular project, like one you may have seen on my Instagram, feel free to use the search icon above or select a subcategory from the drop down menu. Enjoy ♥
I’m Growing Wasabi!
I was walking through Armstrong Nursery about a month ago, and succumbed to an impulse buy. Honestly, this isn't a rare occurrence for me. That day in particular, I was only at the nursery to purchase some bags of potting soil, but then my eye spotted a very lush...
The Best Way to Make Rosewater (No Fancy Equipment)
Have you ever smelled a rose that was so absolutely decadent you wished you could capture the smell and wear it on your body all day? The closest I’ve ever come to achieving this is making my own rosewater, and using it as a facial mist on the hottest of Summer days....
Using an Indoor Seed Starting Setup
As I’m writing this, there’s a steady rain pouring outside, which is truly my favorite weather for staying indoors and starting seeds in Winter. This indoor seed starting setup is something I’ve wanted for a long time, but finding space in my 700 square foot home was...
Making Naturally Dyed Linen Napkins
Welcome to my new obsession. If you think about it, natural dyeing is kind of a predictable progression from gardening. The more I garden, the more I appreciate every aspect of the natural world---from the local birds and wildlife, to the trees and plants we encounter...
Cottage Garden Trellises & Sweet Peas in Containers
Currently there is a huge task that I’ve been avoiding. Remember my Fall seed starting video where I started eight varieties of sweet pea flowers? Well, those poor plants have been stuck in their seed cells this entire time…and it’s not good. Each morning, I pass by...
Build a Custom Rose Wall Trellis
Do you know those weeks where it feels like there is too much to do so you feel frozen? Well, over-planning and analysis paralysis are how I typically react to busy times. Thankfully, I’ve found that focusing on one, doable task helps me feel a little better. For...
Grow Spring Bulbs in Containers
Do you want to join me this Fall and grow some bulbs in containers? Let me share how incredibly fun it is to create a gorgeous spring bulb display for your garden! Planting flowering bulbs in containers or pots comes with many benefits, but first and foremost your...
Plant a California Native Shade Garden
Today I want to share a California native plant project, in collaboration with the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). This garden project celebrates plants that thrive in shade and low light conditions! What inspired me to choose a project dedicated to native,...
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