Archive for June, 2009

A Ladybug Interlude . . .

June 30th, 2009 - posted under: Furthermore » Inspiration

Dear, dearest readers, Tonight is a night for taking it easy, but I just couldn’t pass up sharing this incredible picture with you. Teeny, tiny, garden guardians, hatching in my tomatoes this afternoon. Magic! Edit – 3 July 2009: It has been brought to my attention that these are not, actually, baby ladybugs. They are, [...]

Playing Dress-Up: Farmers Market and AR Activism

June 30th, 2009 - posted under: The Fashion » Playing Dress-Up

I recently acquired this reconstructed vintage shirtdress, and it is easily my favorite dress ever. The design is impeccable and the tatter is so refined – it’s truly a work of art. If you love scrap fashion and deconstructed couture, you’ve got to check out Mad Madeline. Portlanders, hit up Last Thursday to see her [...]

The Friday Feedback Forum

June 27th, 2009 - posted under: Furthermore » Feedback

Oi there! Happy Friday! Once again, here is your space for comments, critiques, thoughts, support, and suggestions. Let ‘er rip! As our community continues to expand (we’ve had quite an influx recently!), and I’d love to know what you all are thinking.  So, what do you think? Which section would you like to see expanded? [...]

Recipe: Kale Chips

June 26th, 2009 - posted under: The Food » Recipes

Oh holy goodness you guys, these are seriously addictive. I came across the concept a few months back when I went RAW. Kale chips are sort of ‘trending’ around the RAW food community right now. And although I could buy a local version around town, I was [of course!] determined to make my own. And [...]

A Delightful Discovery

June 24th, 2009 - posted under: Furthermore » Inspiration

  Sometimes life is really hard. And things go wrong. Sometimes being a grown-up sucks.     But sometimes, magic happens. Like when you spend a weekend in fall, uprooting that out-of-control vine that’s taken over everything, including the fence,              and the hedge, and that old tree out front.     [...]