My Food! Gratin parmentier Québécois Bouillon de boeuf 12 heures Burger Hardcore/Softcore Pompano en croute Souper Gumbo/Aligator/Beignets Soupe à l’oignon gratinée I am quite fortunate to live with a world class cook and have taken to documenting our meals using … Continue reading
Category Archives: Consume Responsibly
February 12, 2013
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Who will be the next Etsy now that it is overrun by resellers?
Before I found Etsy, I used to enjoy selling vintage items on eBay. It was so much fun that I even made my own CRM platform that would keep a database of my loot and post items automatically to eBay … Continue reading
December 9, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Lady’s Work Inspired by Ladies
J’ai maintenant un site en français! I spent years trying to preserve and regain mobility by doing embroidery. I favor decorating felt hearts and then making them into ornaments. They are simple decorative items I give as gifts to people … Continue reading
October 2, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Upcycling Clothing is Fun
For the past 5-6 years I have been decreasing my consumption of new things. I buy used items or wait until my family or acquaintances have things they want to part with. I started this out of necessity because my … Continue reading
July 29, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Saturday Upcycling Fun: Polka Dot Shirt Refashion
Saturday challenge was to make something in my Great DIY Projects Pinterest board. I turned this polka dot shirt into a cuter sleeveless number with a bow. I have wanted a shirt with a bow like that for a long … Continue reading
July 14, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
There is Always Time to Make!
So today I have a burst of things to announce which, I have come to realize, make me look like I have more time to do fun things than the average person. Well, actually I do but it’s not due … Continue reading
July 11, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
WIP Khaki Scouts of North America Badge
I saw Moonrise Kingdom this week and was very inspired by the homespun look of the whole movie. My inner child is a 12 year old boy so I love everything about this movie’s story and art direction. I am … Continue reading
July 9, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Food Hacking : Sous-vide to Save!
I have gone through many times in my life where food wasn’t available to me. When I was in college, I took a job doing replacement shifts for the weekend attendant at a local religious museum. This was a better … Continue reading
Work-in-progress (in the crafting department)
I finally got around to taking a few photos of recent projects. I haven’t done much crafting since November because I bought myself 5 months to code my new products. This whole process redefines the term Lean Startup! Today I … Continue reading
February 12, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Upcycled Bear From Thrifted Fair Isle Cardigan
The cardigan was VERY nice and luxurious (considering it cost two or three bucks at the thrift store) but instead of wearing it, I decided to undo a sleeve and see how it would frog. I was quite the nightmare … Continue reading

