Dabble

The older I get, the more I realize that I am a dabbler. I like to learn how to do many different activities (mostly falling under the "home arts" category) and tend to pick up creative hobbies left and right. In addition to designing knitwear patterns, decorating my apartment, and turning trash into treasure, I have found three new activities that have made my life more enjoyable.

1. Personal photographer to the cutest baby (now toddler) in the world.
This is by far the most effortless hobby to develop, considering my subject matter is so darn easy to photograph.




















2. The potluck pie-baker.
That delicate mixture of crust and filling is not as easy to master as I once thought. This one is rhubarb and was oh-so tasty, if not the most gorgeous pie ever. I'm ready to make another one, who wants to have a potluck??



















3. Flower arranger.
My boyfriend's bush roses have gone completely insane with all of this sunshine, and I can pick enough roses for a bouquet every couple days. This is a new skill for me that isn't coming along as quickly as baking and baby-photographing, but is very satisfying. And it smells lovely.




















All in all it's not a bad way to pass a lovely weekend like the one we just had.

Stay tuned for some exciting "after" pictures from my patio furniture makeover. My handyman Dad will be making a special appearance! :)