I’m a Kris Carr fan. Thanks to her book, Crazy Sexy Diet, I realized that I was allergic to gluten and my life has been much better for it. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her latest book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen. My husband and I spent a few weeks testing recipe after recipe, …
I took the Illustrator 102 course from NICOLE’S CLASSES, and ever since, I’ve been inspired to do more in Illustrator. I created this print of my favorite fall things to sharpen those skills. It took me an entire day to illustrate this, but I’m really happy with the results. I’m going to print it out on …
This year, I set out to make as many of our gifts as possible. My theme of a handmade Christmas made everyone feel warm and fuzzy, and my parents said it was one of their most favorite holidays of all time. Today, I’m sharing pictures of the handmade presents. Above, there’s a pic of the …
For the first time, my husband and I are hosting Christmas. My parents are traveling from Richmond, his sister is flying from Mississippi, and his mom lives a few minutes from us. We’ll all be together on Christmas, and I’m determined to make it an unforgettable holiday. I’m in full on homemade holiday mode. For …
We’ve had these two pretty photos that I ordered off Etsy for a couple years, but we never put them out. I could never find frames that I loved, and I have a rule about buying things that I only kinda like–I don’t do it. So, my husband and I came up with the idea …
I can’t get enough journals. I’m a collector of tidbits: movie stubs, pieces of glitter ribbon, heart stickers, pretty business cards, lists of ideas, vintage paper, photos, tags, receipts, doilies and magazine pages that I just can’t throw away. {And, that’s just the small list.} Because I collect all these scraps and bits, I’m always …
What do you do when you find a soft, super cute top that isn’t your size on the clearance rack? Turn it into a pillow! When I spotted this sweater top on clearance at Target and felt how buttery soft it was, I instantly decided to make it a pillow for our living room. You …
I get an instant headache from synthetic fragrances. Walking through the perfume aisle at a department store induces nausea, and I’m liable to clock someone who decides to spritz me with some fake flowery scent without my consent {just kidding–well, kinda}. Anyways, that’s why I like making my own dryer sheets with 100% lavender essential …
When we moved into our house, I noticed the dingy, cracking switchplates in every room. I knew they had to go, but that would mean replacing a TON of them which would be fine if I liked the plain, inexpensive ones at our local hardware store. But, I like decorative switchplates and outlet covers–like the …
I’ve always wanted to try printing something with fruit, so when I ran across a pack of four flour sack tea towels at Target for less than $5, I decided to try it out. And, I’m hooked. Now, I want to make my own stamps and stencils and so much more. Supplies: tea towels, fabric …