Interested in getting your handmade/small business goods in front of thousands of blog readers and social media followers? Through November 10th, we’re looking for shops and blogs who’d like to take part in our Holiday Gift Guide 2014! We have some new promotions in the works, including a blog page dedicated to gift guide participants …
Getting press for your Etsy shop, blog, or other small business can be daunting, but with the right mindset and a few easy tips, anyone can do it. Bloggers and magazine editors are constantly searching for new items to market, and, if your product fits their publication’s niche, are grateful when you take the time …
I love it when I can be a part of something truly inspiring, so when Jennifer from Celebrating Everyday Life contacted me to let me know that my Stenciled China Cabinet makeover was being featured in her latest issue, I was both honored and thrilled in fairly equal measure. Take a look at this gorgeous …
Alright, all…this is seriously one of the highlights of December for me…Pantone has chosen it’s Color of the Year for 2014! Drumroll, please… It’s Radiant Orchid, y’all! From their press page: “While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the …
If you’re looking to update the entry to your home, you may be finding it difficult to choose which design to go for. There are thousands out there, and of course, you want to choose the one that works well with your exterior, so that your front door works to compliment the rest of the …
Hello, friends! I have a guest post for you all this afternoon with ways to cheaply and stylishly make your bathroom look great! Hope you enjoy! See you tomorrow! 🙂 Bathrooms can often become neglected, and if yours is looking a bit worse for wear you may be putting off doing it up because you …
When I was contacted about a new social sharing site called 3rd Revolution, I was eager to give it a try. It’s a bit of a combination between Facebook and Pinterest…you can share updates that others can comment on, as well as share (and browse) projects that you (and others) have created. It’s easy to set …
After a rather eventful pregnancy, we are thrilled to announce that Eleanor Kate arrived last Thursday afternoon, measuring in at 5 lbs. 3 oz. and 17.75 inches long. She is cuddly, expressive, and absolutely perfect. We are so in love and are having a ball getting to know our little sweetheart. Thank you for all the prayers and …
Hello and Happy Wednesday! First, a quick Baby Girl update-We had a growth ultrasound yesterday (my first since being on bedrest from home!), and Baby Girl measured 3 lbs. 12 oz. (up 9 oz from two weeks ago). This wasn’t a let’s-throw-a-party-and-celebrate kind of gain, but it definitely falls under the “reasonable gain” category, and …
That’s right! My stenciled china cabinet makeover is featured in this month’s Ladies Home Journal! It’s also on their site in this Easy Weekend Paint Projects slideshow. Thanks to Royal Design Studios for the awesome stencil and inspiration! This was such a fun project to complete and it’s always exciting to be featured in such a great …
(giveaway closed) Raise your hand if you love chocolate. Yep-mine is up there, too. So when the opportunity came along to become a consultant for Dove Chocolate Discoveries, I just couldn’t resist. Yes, I realize that being 7 months pregnant may not be quite the ideal time to try my hand at a new business, …
My confession? I love children’s books. I’m a sucker for charming illustrations, imaginative storylines, and quirky characters. Today, I wanted to share one of my favorites-Pantone Colors. I gift this book often, and love that it fits in just as well on your coffee table as it does in your child’s bookcase.. I shared a cute and easy way to …