This year we’re starting a new tradition of using potted evergreens as a Christmas tree. Last year our tree was a large branch in a vase but now I’m trying a Dwarf Alberta Spruce that we will plant in the spring and a Norfolk Island Pine that we’ll keep indoors. Our backyard had no trees or plants when we moved in so little by little we can start adding some dwarf evergreens every year. Sunset Magazine has some information on caring for a living tree here.
Another recent project is this coffee table that I made based on the directions from House Updated. Brit’s instructions and the purchase of a Kreg Jig made it a very fast and sturdy table to make. I think that figuring out the dimensions of the wood was one of the hardest parts. I haven’t done any woodworking since grade 7 but after this project I’m keen to try some of the many fabulous plans that Ana White has.
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