Happy Monday, friends! A little of this and that to start your week… burlap+blue sponsor Tippy Stockton has a Social Goodies deal going on now…Purchase a $36 shop voucher for $22, and $4 of that will go to a charity of your choice. I haven’t heard of Social Goodies until now, but apparently it’s a deal …
It’s Friday, and I’m linking up over at Life Rearranged to share a glimpse into my week(s) with Instagram! a pretty pile of fabric, waiting to be transformed into scalloped buntings for the shop new paints and blank watercolor paper make me happier than seems logical-I love playing around with these a working lunch at a …
Hello, friends! Today I’m posting the post I meant to post on Tuesday. By the way, I’ve loved reading your comments and emails on Tuesday’s post-it can be a hard one to admit to, but once you open up about it, it’s obvious that you are in a lot of really amazing company. Looking through the …
One of the best parts of writing this blog is getting the chance to meet some amazingly talented artists and small business owners. Today, I want to introduce you to one of them-Andrea from Signs by Andrea! Andrea has a large selection of signs…everything from monograms to last name signs, home decor to custom signs! Andrea asked if I …
Between the many, (many) blogs that I read, magazines that I purchase, Pinterest, Houzz, and all the various other sources of inspiration out there, it’s easy to sometimes feel that my home, my crafts, my DIY’s just don’t measure up. They’ll always be someone more talented, a home better put together, a recipe tastier, or …
I rarely share recipes on this blog, so when I do, you know it’s gotta be good. And these peanut butter balls are that good. The technique can be a little tricky, but the results are well worth it. Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter 2 sticks butter 1 stick parafin wax 1 lb. box confectioner”s …
Thank you to all who entered our first Sponsor Giveaway Day! I had so much fun reading through the comments, and seeing the sweet love left on my sponsor’s facebook pages. In this case, the early bird did get the worm; random.org chose lucky #8 as the winner. Congrats to Whitney Brock! Have a wonderful …
Hello! I am thrilled to be here today sharing my favorite tutorials for one of my very favorite craft mediums…ric rac! It’s colorful, it’s versatile, and and it’s a fun and easy way to add vintage-inspired detail to your sewing and craft projects. Accessorize, Embellish and Decorate ric rac rosettes from the crafting chicks ric …
(Have you entered our huge sponsor giveaway yet? Over $400 in lovely goods are going to one lucky reader!) Hello, Friends! I’m so excited to start a new series on the blog today with tips and tricks for all you Etsy sellers. Sell in another venue? Don’t worry, the vast majority of it will be applicable …
What?! Two posts in one day? I know, I know…but I had two more quick things I wanted to share with you all today…. Read (in)courage? This Spring’s Bloom Book Club selection is the book You’re Already Amazing by Holley Gerth. I haven’t read it yet, but it definitely looks like a great must-read. The …
These felt wreaths are making me smile this Monday morning…. I use felt from Benzie, and adore her selection and variety of colors. They are now in the shop. {haven’t entered the giveaway yet? there’s still time!}
Hello, friends! We’ve been busy enjoying a beautiful and warm day here in Virginia, but I wanted to check in a share a fun project I finished a couple of months ago and neglected to share… I was lucky to score this gorgeous wooden frame from a thrift shop for about $10 or so…. I …