A couple of months ago, I stopped by a new-to-me thrift store in town. $10 later, I was loading this into my car… It had some minor frame damage, but I fell in love with the casters (anyone else swoon when confronted with old furniture on casters?) and curvy lines. Half a dropcloth and several hours later, …
Choosing my favorite posts from last year was fun, challenging, and is definitely making me think about the projects I want to complete in 2012. In no particular order… If my readers had a favorite tutorial of the year, it was definitely this Shabby Flower Pillow Tutorial. Mine was created out of linen, but for months …
Happy Wednesday-before-Christmas! Eek! Hope ya’ll are enjoying the week despite your lists of things to-do, to-make, and to-bake! I was honored to have had the chance earlier this week to guest post on one of my very favorite blogs-A Blissful Nest. Rebekah asked me to post about some of the holiday decor in my home, and …
Image Source: Unsplash As the morning sun whispers through the curtains, your 5-year-old springs up with a contagious energy. At this tender age, their mind is a sponge, absorbing patterns and puzzles with curiosity. Embarking on the journey to foster math skills in record time isn’t just about straight-up numbers. It’s about nurturing an innate …
Like most handmade business owners, this weekend has been filled with creating, packing, making lists and checking them twice. We’re winding down and looking back, while thinking and planning forward for the New Year. (Oh, and making time to make a batch of these Gingerbread Snowflakes….the one thing on my must-bake list each year) Thank …
Last week, I had the privilege of guest posting on one of my very favorite blogs, Tatertots and Jello, where I shared the DIY for these fun and easy typography ornaments. Today, I wanted to share it here with you all! Don’t forget to scroll down to the end of the post for a fun surprise… …
This being mainly a home inspiration/DIY/handmade blog, I don’t often share the going-ons of my main job-that of mommy to this little darling… I can’t deny, though, that one of the best parts about having a 2-almost-3 year-old is enjoying the magic of the holidays together. We’ve been doing a lot of simple, easy, and fun …
Whether you’re a novice or more experienced metalsmith, it’s worth thinking about all the angles before embarking on a new crafting project that involves this type of material. With that in mind, let’s talk through some of the essentials, including aspects like material selection, safety measures, innovative tools and unique techniques to adopt if you …
Last week, I posted about some of the greenery I have displayed in my home this season. I love live greenery-the scent, the look, and (especially) the fact that it’s not something else I have to store for the next 11 months. I’ve collected some of my favorite images and ideas for using live greenery in your …
Remember my leaves and lace wreath from the Fall? I loved it so much, that I updated it for the Holidays! This came together quickly and easily during a recent movie night (The Accidental Husband-such a great movie). Like my moss-y green prop? It’s a recent thrift store find-I can’t wait to finish recovering it and share …
Have ya’ll seen the beautiful, live greenery at Trader Joe’s this season? I went the other day, and found some gorgeous swags, garlands, and wreaths-all under $10! I bought a garland, and used it on my mantel (above)… …in my china cabinet… …and on my kitchen windowsill. Other than a tree, how much live greenery …
I’ve received several requests lately for a personalized matching game tutorial…so here it is! They are a (little) bit of work, but make a fun gift for the little ones in your life-children love seeing pictures of themselves! The materials are simple. You’ll need: Pictures resized to approximately 1.5″ x 2″ Mod Podge Matte Mod …