Yesterday I received an email with the title “Ta-Da!” from my sister-in-law, Megan. Knowing how clever Megan is, I knew this would be something special… and it was! Her email was of two photo she took of a recent gift that she put together for a friends bridal shower (as she saw on Pinterest). I decided … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: June 2012
DIY: Burlap Placemats
Burlap placemats, as seen on Pinterest As I’ve said before, browsing Pinterest is one of my guilty pleasures. I love getting inspired by all the clever projects and images that people have come up with. If you haven’t yet explored the website, I definitely recommended it. Well today’s DIY project is straight from one of the … Continue reading »
SCRAP Challenge = TLC’s Craft Wars
Have you heard of the new show on TLC called Craft Wars? I hadn’t until Michael’s mom, Madeline, told me that I should apply for the show… even then, I wasn’t sure what it was. But, when I tuned into it tonight I realized it’s exactly like the SCRAP Challenge that I am put to every … Continue reading »
Rock’d, Rolled, and Did Some Running Too!
Woot! Another half-marathon under my belt – and today’s race was a good one for lots of reasons: The Rock n’ Roll Seattle Marathon is just fun - all the bands, the new course through the city – loved every moment! After a day/evening of torrential downpour, the rain stopped just in time for the race. … Continue reading »
Cool Links & New Findings
Today’s posting is provided to you by my sister-in-law! While not intended to drive traffic away from my site, my sister-in-law shared with me these great crafty and creative websites and I just had to reciprocate! What other fun and creative blogs to you follow? Soule Mama Design Mom Dana Made It Spoon Flower Cluck … Continue reading »
SCRAP Challenge: I’m Ready, Are You?
SCRAP challenge materials in hand! Being Father’s Day this weekend, I made the trip “home” to visit Mom and Dad. And, while here I decided to swing by SCRAP to pick up the necessary supplies for the June SCRAP challenge! So now with the challenge materials (bottle-caps, tiles and mylar balloons), I’m ready to tackle … Continue reading »
DIY: From Old Vase to Beautiful Art!
“It needs a splash of color…” This is what I thought the other night while sitting at home staring at the wall-length bookshelf in my condo. Despite the fact that my bookcase is filled with family photos, books I’ve cherished over the years, and whimsical trinkets it was just lacking that pop that a great … Continue reading »
WORLD’S Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Made by Anne & Eaten by Anne Yep, you read that right – below is the recipe to the WORLD’s best chocolate chip cookies. You’re welcome. Now, I didn’t make this recipe – and neither did my lovely friend Hannah who shared it with me – but I did take charge and beg her to give … Continue reading »
How To Build a Timeless Wardrobe
I’m not a fashion blogger, and I don’t want to pretend to be. But… I came across this great check-list for building a “well-rounded closet of staples” and just had to share! I am able to check-off all the footwear items (!) and most of the pants/tops/skirt/outerwear items, but definitely need to work on my … Continue reading »
June SCRAP Challenge: What Will You Make of It?
I’m a few days late in posting this, but here it is – the June SCRAP Challenge!As a reminder, every other month the amazing store SCRAP put me – and all readers that want to participate – to a creative challenge to create something out of random, common objects that can be found at home or … Continue reading »
