The countdown to the Louisville Mini Maker Faire is prompting even more makery than usual in the Bradley household. At this point, it’s as much about the displays and set-up as it is about the makery we’ll be displaying. For example, last week, a friend shared a pic of a[Read more]
If you follow Making Something of It on Facebook, then you’re up to speed on my latest effort to connect with more kindred spirits. I set a goal of reaching 300 “likes” for my page by July 4th. If I met that goal, I promised to give away three of[Read more]
I just never know where I’ll find inspiration for my next project and I kind of like the not-knowing part, because I enjoy the surprise! A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting across from a receptionist in a small business and noticed an old wooden door, propped up in[Read more]
I’ve heard tales of these amazing cooks who can make half a dozen meals (or more!) out of one chicken. A roast, a casserole, a salad, stock for soup – not one bit of the bird goes to waste. Amazing and so in sync with the way I try to[Read more]
I’m pretty boring when it comes to my choice of socks. My intent has always been to find socks that are nondescript, comfortable, and will match as many outfits as possible (i.e., brown, blue, black, ecru). But that was prior to discovering this project on Pinterest. Perhaps if I had[Read more]
I bet, most days, your mailbox looks a lot like mine: bill, bill, bill, junk mail, bill. With Christmas behind us, getting the mail isn’t nearly as much fun as it was a few weeks ago. Until today. Tucked underneath the sad little pile of correspondence in our mailbox, was[Read more]