Category : Design

Family Valentine Cards

Throughout the years I’ve created a Valentine card for our family. We usually discuss ideas as a family and then I get to work gathering or taking the photos we need. I then work to create the design in Photoshop. It’s a fun project and it’s a way to let friends and family know we love them. We don’t always print and mail them, it depends on the year. Although most people send a Christmas or New Year’s card I’ve grown fond of our Valentine greeting.

80's style family valentine card.
2021

Below you can view our designs throughout the years…

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Home Tour: This Passive Solar Concrete Home is Full of Unique Customizations

Living room of concrete home with cuckoo clock.

Some of you may remember that my brother and sister-in-law, Trevor and Elizabeth, built a concrete passive solar home. They have been putting the finishing touches on it. Almost everything has been completed except a few small things inside and the insulating and landscaping of the exterior.

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5 Most Used and Most Loved Kitchen Gadgets

My cooking has dramatically improved with practice and I’ve learned a lot over the years from family, friends, Food Network stars, podcasts, and blogs. I’ve found that having the right tools in my kitchen really does make things easier. The items below are things I use all the time. They are simple and most don’t cost much, but make a huge impact in your kitchen.

Silpat Baking Mat

Black and white sketch of Silpat baking mat.
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