Ever wondered how crafters making hand lettering wood signs so effortless? It’s actually not hard! Hand-lettering your own wooden signs is easy, takes few materials, and you can create something totally custom and one-of-a-kind. I’m updating and resharing a very popular post from a few years back today…if you’ve ever wanted to know how to …
The tagline of this blog is “living life creatively,” and some of my favorite posts to write are those where I share ideas for creative living outside of the craft room…living creatively involves so much more than glitter and Mod Podge, when you get right down to it. And one of those things that I wanted …
Love bright colors? Feeling inspired by some of the latest trends in home décor, including bold wallpaper and gold fixtures? Then you’ll LOVE the home I’m sharing with you all today. After scrolling through these images, you’ll want to pick up a paintbrush and add some life to your spaces (at least I did). I …
I recently shared my craft room makeover with you all, and one of my favorite parts of the space is my updated office chair in shades of pink, gray and white. I don’t know why, but I’ve been drawn to pink more lately, and I’ve especially been drawn to it in this space, that is …
If you’re anything like me, you are always on the lookout for easy and creative ways to gussy up your gifts. When I ran across these scalloped, chalkboard tags at the craft store the other day, I immediately fell in love, and knew that the addition of some gold glitter would take them to a …
I’m thrilled to share with you all today some newbies in my other Etsy shop, paper+palette… I (very affectionately) often refer to paper+palette as the “red-headed stepchild” of my creative endeavors, as I tend to focus my attention mainly here on the blog and on my other shop, burlap+blue. And, really, I mean no …
Ready for a long, but worth-every-image post? Hope so. Last week, I alluded to the fact that we were organizing/updating my craft space, and Monday I posted a giveaway to clear out my fabric stash. After a long weekend, and several late nights, I’m so happy to say it’s done! And this post has the …
And no, the answer is not spray paint. Which is odd, because the answer is almost always spray paint, but not this time… I’m talking washi tape! Gold washi tape, in my case, but any color/design will do. The last couple of months, whenever I wanted to add a little style and color to my …
Happy Monday, Lovelies! A couple of weeks ago, I decided that it was time for my craft room to undergo some much-needed organization. Never mind that we are also in the middle of a kitchen redo. And, as things often do, it snowballed from a lets-add-some-better-storage makeover to a while-we’re-at-it-let’s-also-fix-the-lighting/paint/closet/workspace makeover. So, yeah, it’s been a …
Love decorating with blue (me too)? Then you’ll love today’s home tour where the blues are at once calming and bold. The owner is a designer for Sarah Richardson Design and her expertise shows through her impeccable taste, mix of vintage and new pieces, and fearless use of pattern and color… Breathtaking, right? Love the vintage …
We all have our go-to places when we’re looking for creative and unusual gift ideas. You know what I mean-a gift that is truly unexpected and all-around awesome, where you also feel good giving it because you know the company is committed to giving back with every purchase? One of my go-to places for such gifts, is UncommonGoods! …
I love it when I can be a part of something truly inspiring, so when Jennifer from Celebrating Everyday Life contacted me to let me know that my Stenciled China Cabinet makeover was being featured in her latest issue, I was both honored and thrilled in fairly equal measure. Take a look at this gorgeous …