My husband and I finally watched Food Inc. last night. The subject matter wasn't new to me--I've read Michael Pollan's books and Diet for a Small Planet was one of the first cookbooks I bought as a young woman living on my own.But there is…
I'm woefully behind on writing about Sustainable September--and we're already four days into it! My apologies. Blame it on the excitement and tasks revolving around sending a child off to kindergarten.Sustainable September is a month-long series of events organized by Community Minded Enterprises that promotes…
They're baaaa-aaack.Hollie Eastman and Jennifer Wood, who organize the Funky Junk Antique Show, will be hosting their second sale of the year this weekend. This time, the fun(k) happens in Sandpoint.You might remember their spring show, which was held at the Irish Dance Hall Grange…
I work from home, which actually means I work from coffee shops, park benches and, yes, from my bed, wearing pajamas.I also work from libraries. I have fond memories of visiting the downtown Bellingham Public Library as a young kid, and then going back there…
Raise your hand if you have kids going back to school this week. (My hand is up.) Or maybe you're going back to the classroom yourself.Well, I was the kind of kid who loved this time of year (read: total geek), so I think back-to-school…
As promised, here are the rest of the pictures of kids making eco crafts at the North Idaho Fair on Wednesday.Yesterday, I showed you everyone wearing their nature crowns. Today: bark boats (they really float!) and mobiles made from newspaper cutouts, string and sticks. As…
Last night's make-and-take craft booth at the North Idaho Fair was a success! Thank you to everyone who organized and helped pull it off. The kids really seemed to like the activities and I heard parents saying they were going to repeat the projects at…
People who sew have a problem in common: what to do with fabric scraps. Some of the fabrics available today are so beautiful that it's difficult to throw out even the smallest bits and pieces.Here's something you can do with a very small piece of…
As the craft movement continues to grow, it's amazing to see just how DIY folks can go.One trend on the rise is to not just sew your own clothes, but to design the fabric you use to make them.Artist and author Lotta Jansdotter is a…
I'm working on a craft tutorial--an easy, no-sew project you can use for outdoor dinner parties as summer winds down. It should be up tomorrow ...... In the meantime, this is just a reminder to come say hi if you're at the North Idaho Fair…
As the August calendar quickly dwindles away, my mind is shifting gears from thoughts of sunblock and swimsuits to school lunches and supplies.Like most of you (I assume), I'm always on a quest to make my family's routine greener. Here are some tips for inching…
I'm out of town this week, but I wish I could teleport myself back to Spokane to catch these two events. Have fun without me.1. GardenStone, the Airway Heights retail shop that carries unique home and garden goods (many of which are locally made), is…
A friend of mine recently made a career change and this month is taking part in a ritual that's shared by people around the country who work in her new profession: decorating a school classroom.My teacher friend wrote me yesterday asking for some ideas on…
The Farm Chicks' new Christmas book is out now ... and it has stickers!Check out a sneak peek of some pages on Farm Chick Serena Thompson's blog or order a copy from your favorite bookstore.
When Davenport native Carey Guhlke moved back home after living in Jackson Hole, Wyo., one of the things she missed was that city's thriving farmers market."It seemed strange to me that in Lincoln County, there was no farmers market," Guhlke said, in reference to the…
Buttercuppity Fabric, the darling shop in Steam Plant Square that we've been watching grow here on Dwell Well since it opened earlier this year (and since it was just an idea before that) will shut its doors.Owner Ari Rooney announced the decision on her blog…
By now, you probably read the update on Spokane's can-do couple. Andrea Parrish and Peter Geyer, who collected $4,000 worth of aluminum cans to pay for their wedding, tied the knot last weekend. CANgratulations! (I couldn't resist.)Here's another couple with a commitment to hosting a…
Heading to Coeur d'Alene this weekend for Art on the Green? You might want to squeeze in a second stop.Coeur d'Alene couple Robin and Ron Lowe will hold their "Junk in the Country" sale on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They offer antiques,…
Farm Chick Serena Thompson has finally revealed the location of her new store: 1601 W. Pacific Ave. in Browne's Addition.It opens tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10 a.m.Pacific is the same street that The Elk is on, but the shop is on the east end of the…
Remember my post in March about Sun People Dry Goods, the store being proposed by Juliet Sinisterra, a leader in Spokane's green movement? Sinisterra's aim is to make Sun People the go-to place for green-living products and information.Well, Sun People now has a place to…
Ugh. That's the feeling that washed over me when I took a look at our side yard today.I pass by there all the time, but I usually ignore the weedy, dry strip of grass and concrete that transports me from our front yard to our…
Don't tell the people in charge of the economy this, but it's a wonder that I spend any money in stores anymore. Especially craft stores. We can make and do so much with what we already own! Plus, there's so much good stuff you can…
Our garden never fully recovered from that crazy spring we had, but if your crops are looking better than mine, how about celebrating with an in-season cocktail?Ever since mojitos came into my life--with their minty goodness--I have had a hard time ordering any drink without…
While we're on the topic of cute home-and-garden shops, has anyone else visited Rejuvenations of Reardan yet?I popped in last week after spotting them on Facebook. The shop is located at 310 W. Broadway in Reardan, which is about 30 miles west of Spokane on…
Farm Chick Serena Thompson offered a big hint on her blog this week as to where her new shop will be located. Can you name the spot? Have you seen those red-and-white striped awnings yet?
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.
