Estar Holmes
Raised in NYC. Mother Lilo Mickley acted off-off Broadway at Washington Players Theater on 13th St. Attended HS of Art and Design and Art Student's League. Went on to design and create leather items at the Karmacy Leather Shoppe, San Diego, CA. Became a frugalista/minimalist who now writes about simple living. Work history includes adventures with non-profits, community newspapers, and freelance writing. Currently doing creative services, publicity, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Unofficial Guidebook, and Simple Unhooked Living: Comfort and Freedom Without Pipes and Wires.
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The Evergreen State College, BA Liberal Arts - Native American Studies; Spokane Falls Community College, Visual Media Technology and Certificate Electronic Graphics and PublishingInterests
Bicycle touring, design, song writing, jamming, handcrafts, simple living, frugal living, herbal teas, natural medicine, writing and publishing, public policy, rural life, small towns, Nordic skiing, American Indians, mysticism, secret societiesMotto
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Make Beautiful Leather Accessories with Simple Hand ToolsIf you want a hobby that pays for itself, try leathercraft. Here are some things you can do to leather hides to make attractive accessories. -
How to Make Pampooties: Old European Deerskin SlippersHow to make pampooties, a pucker shoe with pointed toes, made from one piece of deerskin or elk hide, and seams sewn with sinew. These leather slippers are cute, comfortable, and simple to make. -
Enjoy Western Decor on a Budget with These Nine TipsIt's possible to achieve a luxurious Western decor theme on a budget. Eliminate synthetics from the home, use real wood, leather, and other organic materials, add some natural colors, and make your Western statement with inexpensive collectibles.
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Keep Away from Genuine Eagle FeathersThousands of people look for eagle feathers on the Internet and many are surprised to find they can only legally buy imitations, because the government strictly regulates possession of genuine eagle feathers. -
Eight Good Reasons to Include Leather in Your Emergency Survival KitSoft leather hides make a great addition to the family emergency survival kit.
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Antlers Are a Useful Organic ProductAntlers are an organic and sustainable product needed by creatures like, deer, elk, and moose during the mating season. But that's just the beginning of their usefulness. -
The Great Fire of 1910: The Devil's Broom in IdahoThe Great Fire of 1910 is being observed this summer with hikes, bike rides, tours, lectures, and other family events.
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Trail of the Coeur D'Alenes Bicycle Vacation in North IdahoEnjoy a family bicycle vacation along north Idaho's Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. The trail winds along Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Coeur d'Alene River. It's mostly flat, and there is a lot to do and see along the way. -
How to Grow Food Without Much WaterMoisture released from decomposing green stuff can be used to grow food, but the practice is not without potential pitfalls. -
Seven Surefire Ways to Boost TourismTourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US and towns that seek to capture some of the windfall must learn to put themselves in the visitors' shoes. -
Resist Advertising Your Business with Homemade Graphic DesignTo save money, many small business owners will create their own promotional materials, but cutting this corner can repel potential clients.
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Anticipating YouA Valentine's Day poem in 15 words