I can hardly believe that my little guy is turning ONE this Sunday! GAH! :) I am feeling partially THRILLED that I’ve survived my first year as a Mom, partially sad that it’s been a whole year already (all of those “firsts” are over)! We are planning quite a little shin-dig for him on Sunday […]
DIY Chalkboard Paint
June 4, 2013 by · 2 Comments
I am in love with my new chalkboard wall! I feel a little behind on this one, but chalkboards are classic, right? I saw Emily’s AWESOME one, and knew that I wanted one in my kitchen. I had to do a little convincing of my husband, but when I said that I could do it […]
Natural Bug::Tick Spray
May 28, 2013 by · 2 Comments
Here in the northwoods, I’ve been dreading bug season now that I have little ones. I can’t stand the thought of having to put harsh chemicals on them everyday just so they can go outside. And my hope is that they will be outside every day! Little boys, trees, and sunshine! {aka, mama gets some […]
Ruched Pillow
May 24, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Once you have mastered the basic envelope pattern…or not…whatever…here is a modified envelope twist. It’s made out of knit material and is just dreamy soft and snuggly. I am already thinking of what other designs I could make with this same technique! Grab yourself some knit and let’s get started. {The amount of material you […]
Pillow Talk
May 23, 2013 by · 1 Comment
One of the fastest and easiest ways to change up the look of a room is throw pillows. Are you due for a change? Or maybe you want to try making your own for the first time! I’ve got a quick and easy pattern for you! This pattern is very basic, so feel free to […]
Simple hand printed “everyday” cards!
May 21, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
You know, for those moments when you’re needing to send a friend a pick-me-up or when you want to leave a note for your babysitter or hubby! :) It’s those moments when cards like these serve their best purpose! And I’m of the opinion that when the receiver of the card finds out that it’s […]
Basic hand printing techniques! :)
May 20, 2013 by · 2 Comments
I LOVE the idea of always having home made art on my walls. I mean, something hand made that was done out of inspiration from somebody I know (or admire)! :) AND hand printing is one of my MOST FAVORITE ways to make home made art myself for either my own walls or as a […]
Embroidery wake-me-up! :)
May 16, 2013 by · 3 Comments
I don’t know about you guys, but I am SO SO SO not a morning person. I grumble and gripe while flinging off the covers (usually all the while the pugs are barking and my baby is forcefully talking to tell me he wants out of his crib)! I’ve just NEVER gotten along with mornings. […]
Crochet Buckets
May 14, 2013 by · 1 Comment
I am first a knitter. I have always wanted to crochet. For some reason crochet just didn’t click with my brain for the longest time. And then I got it! I can’t tell you what it was…the time was just right. Or, 3x the charm… All that to say, don’t give up on crochet! It […]
THE DIRTY TRUTH :: planting spinach!
May 10, 2013 by · 7 Comments
It’s that time of the year…..planting season is upon us (or at least in the mid-west now that all of our SNOW from last week has melted)! One of the things that I get *SO* excited about is planting the first crop of the year……lettuce and spinach! :) THE ESSENTIAL KEYS: Planting times and watering […]