Thank you to all who entered our first Sponsor Giveaway Day! I had so much fun reading through the comments, and seeing the sweet love left on my sponsor’s facebook pages.  In this case, the early bird did get the worm; random.org chose lucky #8 as the winner. Congrats to Whitney Brock! Have a wonderful …

Hello! I am thrilled to be here today sharing my favorite tutorials for one of my very favorite craft mediums…ric rac! It’s colorful, it’s versatile, and and it’s a fun and easy way to add vintage-inspired detail to your sewing and craft projects. Accessorize, Embellish and Decorate ric rac rosettes from the crafting chicks  ric …

(Have you entered our huge sponsor giveaway yet? Over $400 in lovely goods are going to one lucky reader!) Hello, Friends! I’m so excited to start a new series on the blog today with tips and tricks for all you Etsy sellers. Sell in another venue? Don’t worry, the vast majority of it will be applicable …

What?! Two posts in one day? I know, I know…but I had two more quick things I wanted to share with  you all today….  Read (in)courage? This Spring’s Bloom Book Club selection is the book You’re Already Amazing by Holley Gerth. I haven’t read it yet, but it definitely looks like a great must-read. The …

These felt wreaths are making me smile this Monday morning…. I use felt from Benzie, and adore her selection and variety of colors. They are now in the shop. {haven’t entered the giveaway yet? there’s still time!}

Hello, friends! We’ve been busy enjoying a beautiful and warm day here in Virginia, but I wanted to check in a share a fun project I finished a couple of months ago and neglected to share… I was lucky to score this gorgeous wooden frame from a thrift shop for about $10 or so….  I …

Alright, friends… Just a reminder that as of tomorrow, you will no longer see my posts if you follow me via Google Friends Connect. At the top righthand side of my page, you’ll now find this: In addition to email, and RSS, you can also subscribe to me now via bloglovin’! Please make sure you …

Have you ever taken a moment to think about the qualities you want your home to possess? Do you value bold color? Eclecticism? Peaceful surroundings or invigorating ones? My guess is that no matter what style or qualities you graviate towards, what we’re all looking for, at the end of the day, is a home filled with charm. …

Need a quick creative fix? Have a wall, mantel, or mirror that could use some gussying up? Today, I’m sharing a fun and versatile tutorial with you all-balsa wood and felt buntings! Materials: balsa wood scissors/hold punch twine or fabric felt or paper letters Step 1: Take your balsa wood and cut it into triangles. …

Hello, dear readers! Today, I wanted to share some of the newbies you’ll find in my Etsy shop! First up… The idea for these custom wood garlands had been in my head for a looong time-feels good to turn the idea into a reality! I have ideas for tweaking and for further customization-you’ll be seeing more of these …

Hello, sweet readers! I’m starting a new feature on the blog today called “Reinvented.” Basically, it’ll be a compilation post of outside-the-box uses and tutorials for some very basic, inexpensive items. We’ll be taking ordinary items and seeing how folks are using them in extraordinary ways…are you with me? Galvanized containers are inexpensive, readily available …

Hello Friday! It’s been a busy morning of painting, cleaning and packing up Etsy orders, but wanted to pop in and link up to Life Rearranged to share some of my favorite Instagram images of the week. stamped kraft tags for pedestal orders (stamp purchased from this shop) watercolors with my almost 3-year-old (makes me want to take up painting …