The Artist Notebook is a blog by Lake & River Studio, merged with Just Add cloth, featuring articles, news, latest works, and more.

From Infertile To A Mother of Many

From Infertile To A Mother of Many

From Infertile To A Mother of Many   I spent seven years trying to become a mother for the first time. And now I am a mom of many, hauling around my hoard of children...
Wall Art: Minimalism or Maximalism?

Wall Art: Minimalism or Maximalism?

  Take the plunge. Put something on your wall. Some of us can suffer a bit of analysis paralysis when it comes to home decor, especially if it involves investing in art. Art can sometimes...
Berry Scones with Orange Essence Glaze

Berry Scones with Orange Essence Glaze

As I write this, the quarantine is getting to me so I decided to bake everything that could ever be baked. and we just ran out of flour. So there’s that. Judging by all the...
Basic Stockpile Must-Haves to Get Your Family Through Hard Times

Basic Stockpile Must-Haves to Get Your Family Through Hard Times

Chives, dandelions, and rosemary in this picture. All edible no-fuss plants anyone can grow.   After a couple years on our rural homestead, I have come to value certain things more than I did in...
Get Science Education Help with An Online Homeschool Anatomy Curriculum

Get Science Education Help with An Online Homeschool Anatomy Curriculum

This post is sponsored by College Prep Science. Homeschooling for the average parent can present some challenges at times. It can be intimidating in the higher grades since we cannot all be experts at everything!...
How To Make Cloth Wipes: Turn & Top-Stitch

How To Make Cloth Wipes: Turn & Top-Stitch

Make your own toilet wipes…….. Has the Corona virus toilet paper shortage of 2020 driven you to these measures yet? Grab some worn out flannel sheets and make your own wipes to wash and reuse...