Can you believe it’s almost February? That means Valentine’s Day is around the corner! I came up with these super simple Jedi Robe Origami Valentines to share in my friend Jamie’s annual Valentine round-up on the CRAFT blog. The kids […]
This last cotton project from January is one of my favorites; a simple, beautiful plush footstool with hairpin legs. The footstool is stuffed with natural cotton batting, covered with a heavy canvas followed by a sweet, …
Back in the fall, in the midst of the crazy election, there emerged what I thought was a funny hashtag, started by baking blogger Sarah Kieffer. #BakeAmericaCakeAgain quickly grew into a movement of hundreds of bakers and cake …
I often hear myself telling my kids to be grateful for what they have. Whether they are sulking because the after school snack is yogurt instead of a cookie, or they just noticed their friend …
I don't remember when exactly we decided to spend Christmas in Marfa, Texas, but once it was planned we didn't look back. We had visited Marfa twice before, once as a couple and again with …
One week into our no buying stuff experiment and all is well. I haven't had any major obstacles to overcome, and have generally stayed clear of stores. I'm not an excessive shopper anyway and have …
Each week in 2017 I'll be sharing a new DIY using the material of the month, and in January I'm working with cotton. I wanted to reach outside of my comfort zone of sewing and …
Cabinet Organization As the calendar turned over and the New Year's organization bug hit, I dove into some cabinet organization. Boy, did I find more than I was expecting. I mean, I knew that the shelves were …
We have so much stuff. More than enough stuff, and I am fairly certain that we can live without more for a long time. So, this year we aren't going to buy any more. No …
I'm kicking off a new series this week that I'm really excited about. Each month of 2017 I will be exploring a new medium, and every Friday I'll have a new DIY for you using …
Copper is on the rise, and these darling copper Moscow mule mugs are a perfect way to bring a little bit into your life! They are traditionally used for Moscow Mule cocktails, whose 1940's inventors …
There is an excitement in the air with the turning over of the calendar pages each January. New year, new start, new resolutions, new you. I love setting and achieving goals year-round, and had the value …
Have you ever felt like you were running a race you couldn’t win in life? Like there was always something more to buy or to achieve in order for you to feel like you had “made it”?In this book, I share how my heart changed and I began to find real, lasting peace, abundance, and joy through focusing on what matters most and disregarding the rest.