After waking up on Monday morning to a winter wonderland of snow, it’s hard to believe that spring is upon us. I’m looking forward to sharing with you all that spring and summer have in store for us at the farm. In the meantime, check out my favorite links from around the web this week…

• Did you see this obituary of the man who invented paint-by-number kits? I asked my precrastinator husband about his memories of paint-by number and he recalls an ugly gloppy landscape. “But did you finish it?” I asked him. You know his answer.

• We are going to need a truck on the farm. Can someone crochet this for it?  
  

• Almost everything about this housescreamed McMansion. The do-over is impressive.
  

• Want your own printing press? I found out about The Open Press Project via Uppercase Magazine. Check it out! 
  

• Ever thought about blogging? Or do you blog already? You MUST READ THIS! (Thank you Chris!)
  

• Such a great use of space, but I’m dubious for two reasons: the architectural details cost more than everything else put together, and changing the sheets, man. What a total pain. 
  

• Milwaukee friends, check out these endangered species living right here.
  

• Just sent this to my four sons asking them to read this short piece all the way through. Trigger Warning: Violence Against Women. 
  

• My girlfriend’s daughter works at NASA and this is her study. If you want to apply, let me know and I’ll vouch for your slothful behavior.
  

• Your giggle of the week at poor Joanna's expense. 
  

• I'm thinking about this quilt. Local friends, Past Basket carries this line!  
  

• How to know if you should be an entrepreneur.
  

• This local photographer spent a lot of time at our farm over the years. Beautiful images.
  

• Antiques of the Week: Love this paint-by-number. These gorgeous finds aren't for sale yet, but I think you can make an offer!

Photo by Scott Roberts via Albumarium.