If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here are some great local events to visit. Craft Fair: If you’re in or near Pullman, be sure to stop by the Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival at WSU’s Beasley Performing Arts Center. Admission is free…
This summer I treated myself to a paper flower making class at aNeMoneE. I’ve been making my own paper flowers for years, but have always admired their work. The detail of their flowers is incredible. (Their creations actually look like real garden flowers, where mine…
Last week approximately 48 pounds of tomatoes made it into my kitchen (from our own garden and the farmer’s market) and were either eaten fresh, or transformed into something delicious and safely canned. Twelve pounds of those tomatoes became ketchup. I’m not going to lie,…
I know that summer has passed and fall is well on its way, but while I can, I thought I’d post about building fresh flower bouquets with pictures. Whether you need to build bouquets en masse, or are working on a single bouquet for the…
Sorry for the hiatus, readers. Thanks for sticking with me. I’m now married, a little less crazy, and back full force with all sorts of Dwell Well crafty goodness. I’ve been asked recently if I could post more of the DIY projects Ethan and I…
Some of your (dare I say) favorite bloggers will be downtown in Riverfront Park at the Down to Earth booth for Spokfest on Sunday. Come visit the booth and get some information about Down to Earth, say hello, and enter giveaways. I’ll be at the…
I promised a post about pickling spices in this post and here it is. Again, pickling is easy to do safely as long as you follow the USDA standard formula for the brine ratio (equal parts 5% acidity vinegar and water) and process according to…
I have a busy couple of weeks in front of me (and am also trying to eat well), so I just (as in they just came out of the oven) whipped up a batch of what I call Jar Scrambles, inspired by a post on…
Food and junk are two things that make me happy. (No surprise, I know). This weekend is Pig Out in the Park in Spokane and the Funky Junk sale in Sandpoint. I rarely need an excuse to eat and hunt for treasures, but if you…
This one’s another simple project, but I love the impact and the possibilities: think kid’s room, dorm room, kitchen, or office. Why not use a fun message board to write reminders to yourself or notes to a roommate instead of paper? You will need: A…
My mom and I have been making dill pickles for nearly as long as I can remember. The recipe we use is one my grandmother handed down (she learned it from her 9th grade home ec teacher in 1936) and is the best dill pickle…
The Barn Sale at Red Gate Farm in Cheney turns three this year! Rachel and Ben Showalter are the owners of Red Gate Farm and spent several years restoring the 1885 barn on the property, working on weekends with family and friends to restore the…
I meant to post this a few days ago, but a wedding snafu (we lost our caterer because her business was closed down by the IRS--good times!) became a priority. But! Spokane has a great big heart, and we're on our way to finding a…
Eighteen round table runners are now in a box waiting for our wedding reception. I like that 1 ¼ yards of fabric can (fairly easily and with minimal swearing) be turned into a table runner that is elegant and interesting (and not a square napkin…
Last Friday afternoon, a good friend, her son, and I took our annual cherry-picking trip up to Greenbluff. There are several great cherry orchards up on the bluff. The sour (or pie) cherry trees at High Country are some of our favorites, and this year…
I’m making up for missing the boat on Friday’s Project last week with an extra cool project this weekend. I’ve wanted to make canning jar juice boxes for a while now, but didn’t think I had the time. It turns out it only took me…
This year marks Coeur d’Alene’s 43rd Art on the Green event! There will be over 135 artists selling their wares at this year’s fair. Look for glass, pottery, metalwork, paper art, and more. I plan on shopping for early Christmas gifts. (Don't forget to bring…
Three months later after starting vinegar, I have a batch with a good healthy mother (that large blob at the top--it doesn't look pretty, but it's doing its work) that is starting to taste less like watery wine, and more like tangy vinegar. In fact,…
I finally designed a garland that I love for the wedding! It met my criteria of being simple, pretty, and quick to make. This week a few friends came over to help my fiancé and me make nearly 35 feet of garland (that should be…
It’s not too late to enjoy Mozart on a Summer’s Eve in Manito Park! Tonight is the last night for the concert, but if you have a free evening, I highly recommend the event. I attended last night with a picnic dinner and it was…
Infused vinegars seem to be all the rage right now, and for good reason. They are super easy to make and add flavor and punch to recipes. My vinegar collection seems to keep growing as I try new flavors. A month or so ago I…
Strawberry jam is one of my favorites—there is not much that tastes more like summer in the middle of winter. With last week’s strawberries, I made three batches of strawberry-vanilla jam and one larger batch of good, plain strawberry jam. Strawberry preserves are next on…
The season of picking fruit at Greenbluff is just beginning, which is good news for all of us. It seems like there is no end to the wealth of berries and fruit available just miles from town. I have a weakness for strawberries and have…
I love polka dots and simple, thoughtful gift presentation. A fun gift tag with a simple ribbon or string spruces up almost anything. I like to whip up a dozen or two at a time so I always have them on hand. You will need:…
One of the best ways to learn more and (to be more adventurous with) canning is to pick up a few books. There are hundreds of canning books out there; here are some of my recommendations: Jam it, Pickle it, Cure it by Karen Solomon.…
Artist and crafter Maggie Wolcott writes about craft events in and around Spokane, as well as her own adventures in creating and repurposing. Her DwellWellNW posts include project and decorating ideas, recipes, reviews of events, and interviews with local artists. Maggie spends her days as an English professor, and when she’s not grading papers, she can generally be found with a paintbrush or scissors in hand. She can be reached at mebullock@gmail.com.
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