Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor

I have been organizing my art room and basement craft stash this winter, in an effort to purge what I don’t need, use what I have, and make room for cold day play with my kids.  I discovered some fun unfinished projects in this process. My mom gave me a couple bags of Hand-felted WoolContinue reading “Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor”

High Trestle Trail Ride

 Last Sunday we finally made our way to the High Trestle Trail in Iowa.  We started in Woodward, Iowa, which is about a 30 minute drive from Des Moines.  We drove up after breakfast, fully loaded with snacks, water bottles, and the orange bike sticking out on either side of our car rack like anContinue reading “High Trestle Trail Ride”

Virginia Creeper Trail

Labor Day Weekend – the best last minute road trip, the best time for that last minute hurrah before summer is officially over,  and the best last minute enjoy the great outdoors.   We headed to Damascus, Virginia for a ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail.  This beautiful trail is 34.3 miles long, starts inContinue reading “Virginia Creeper Trail”