Palin is invisible in the state that once loved her (For The Guardian)
Did she give much thought to what she was leaving behind? Does she miss it?
Healthy bibimbop rice bowl at home with Matt and Likka
Korean-style rice bowl with brown rice. It’s easier than you think.
DIY a Target-style Valentine door hanger for cheap
I liked the one I saw at Target, but I wondered if we could make a cooler one for less.
A peek into Peter Dunlap-Shohl’s gorgeous graphic novel
I asked Peter to send me some of his favorite frames, here’s what arrived.
Before and After: IKEA hacking a modern-day telephone table
I wanted a place where phones could charge without getting food on them and mail could be out of sight. An old school telephone table, upgraded for the iPhone world.
How internet culture changes news on Alaska Edition
In case you missed it, here’s an episode of public television’s Alaska Edition, with me and KTUU’s Kyle Hopkins discussing how internet culture influences news in Alaska with Zachariah Hughes.
Guest City Notebook: Free Anchorage NYE moments not to miss
Whattaya doin’ New Years? Gretchen has some suggestions.
Readers’ choice: Most popular posts of 2015
Shipping IKEA, Arctic Valley adventures, Alaska-style weddings, Obama, tart-making and LOTS of home makeovers.
Holiday popovers on KTUU (with other GF brunch ideas!)
KTUU’s Rebecca Palsha came to our house this week to make on of my favorite brunch treats, popovers!
Guest City Notebook: Kaisa’s last-minute, shop-small, Anchorage gift guide
Local, thoughtful, last-minute gifts that won’t break the bank.