emblem or stain's Profile

Last year, all of my fifth grade students carved spoons, which is often the first project in the Waldorf school's woodworking curriculum. The children were so proud of their work, and each piece was so unique. I like the mention above of the idea that "the spoon is already present in the wood and the maker is just bringing it out."

For plants, I have had great success with snake plants, zizi plants, pothos, and aloe vera. Otherwise, I would choose natural materials as much as possible like solid wood. I try to use framed artwork along with original pieces. It is wonderful if the decor can tie into the curriculum. (I teach Waldorf fifth grade this year and have drawn from ancient civilizations for my decor.) You can find some good small storage options at Ikea that are affordable and look nice.

I recently made a dandelion green pesto that gives a bit of a kick.

There's a good recipe for lentil walnut burgers here: http://www.molliekatzen.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipe=lentil_walnut_burgers

Hooray! This house is around the corner from me, and we stroll past it all the time. The extension goes to a bungalow in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur. I don't know if it's still Todd Dominey's place, but it has been on and off the market a couple of times in the last few years. I think it might have sold in '07 or '08.

I like that the Rescue Remedy is in there with the essentials.

I like many things about the space, love the kitty. I like the chalkboard entries, too, but "Weltschmerz" is what those folks have. Still, pretty cool.

I agree with the fresh mozzarella. I actually just picked some up today to put with peaches and basil. Maybe now I'll try tomato, too!

In the classroom, my students use it to clean their beeswax crayons. Olive oil or other vegetable oil makes a good polish if colors have rubbed off on each other, and the children enjoy getting their crayons nice and clean again.

Put a small amount of water on a low boil on the stove. Add a few drops of peppermint oil or other essential oil of choice. In my house, it just takes a few minutes for the place to smell minty fresh.