Music has always been a place of freedom for me. I use different genres of music for different activities (pop for running, folk for crafting, hip hop for cleaning the house.) I also have long …
Having three kids means having to potty train three times! I have a history of saying that potty training is one of the worst parts of parenting. It can be messy and frustrating, and emotionally …
I made this watercolor caftan towards the end of last summer (because I really needed something to wear to this pool party) and it instantly became one of my very favorite pieces. The cut is …
I made this Great Gatsby Dress with a couple yards of sequins and about fifteen minutes. Nothing like winging it, right? A couple weeks ago Dave and I attended a Great Gatsby themed fundraiser event in …
A couple years ago I decided I wanted to be the sort of person who sent birthday cards. I love getting something special in the mail, and know everyone else does, too. Handwritten birthday cards are …
I love having fresh flowers around the house. I used to buy one grocery store bouquet each week and arrange it into one big vase for the kitchen table. Lately, I've really loved creating mini-arrangements for …
Let me be honest, I choose my favorite sports teams by the colors of their uniforms rather than their skill, history, or any legitimate factors. While I don't think of myself as a huge sports …
When we built our house two years ago, we only had two weeks to choose all of the interior finishes so that the builder could be efficient once they broke ground. I paid closest attention …
Everyone who loves to craft wishes that it could be a little easier. The setting aside time, gathering the correct supplies, finding a great project, and figuring out instructions to hone a new skill. I …
Confession: I've never bought a Christmas ornament! Each one I have was either given to me by a friends, made my my kids, or exchanged in a DIY ornament swap. I've participated in two separate swaps …
I used to be really excited about hand-stitching and embroidery. For our first Christmas as a married couple, I appliquéd and embroidered an elaborate wall hanging that we still have up in our home. Then, …
