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 […]
Video Recipe :: Chex Mix
May 9, 2013 by · 1 Comment
The weekend is almost here! And I think you and your family will enjoy a little treat that we have been loving around my house lately. Homemade Chex Mix! We’ve upped the ante on the classic recipe and added a sweet note. Oh yes, the salty sweet combo that is hard to resist. Maybe you […]
DIY Laundry Soap & Dishwasher Detergent
May 8, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Laundry soap. It’s just one of those things you put on your “grocery” list…it’s always a bummer when you get near the end of a jug…and do you bag it or just carry it??? The good thing is, I hardly ever have to do this anymore. I make my own! I started doing this a […]
This is our beginning!
May 6, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
It started with an e-mail. A few written out thoughts to a long-lost friend from high school! :) I mean, you do miss 100% of the shots you never take, right? (I think I remember my Mom telling me that over and over as a teenage girl before I would hop out of the car […]