Out, damned clutter! Out, I say!
While I suspect Lady Macbeth’s demons were a touch more serious than mine, I’ve lately come to realize how much the clutter in our house has paralyzed and stressed me. Five weeks away from all my stuff was cleansing, and coming home, I realized a lot of it could go. It’s hard to believe it was [...]
The Beforeness
Warning: Photo overload and complete catastrophes ahead. Videos, too. There is so much room for improvement in this house, so much wasted space, it’s a daunting task to consider. I’m just going to pick a spot to start and Start. Today’s starting spot is going to be The Plaid Room, which is ostensibly the guest [...]
Wowsers
When Mike Neir had the grave misfortune of being tackled, trounced and dragged into my world, he inherited my two dogs along with me and my insanity. We have one probable shepherd/husky mix, and one certain border collie/gazelle mix. Bell, the gazelle half-breed, normally sits at my knee level. She’s a little thing, only about [...]
All-Natural and Totally Organized
Not yet, but that’s a good goal I have in mind. First, let me say this – this post isn’t intended to be preachy; these are my choices, and most of them don’t come easily or cheaply. I think it would be great if we could revolt against Commercialism As It Is, but that’s hard [...]




I'm Erin, homesteading geek, wanna-be crafter, food enthusiast, animal lover, yarn hoarder. I live with my husband, two dogs, two cats, and two chickens on two acres in southern central Michigan. 