Oh fall, with all your fabulous smells, cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything, how I love you! Especially the pumpkin spice everything part :D Yes, I am (was)THAT girl, chomping at the bit for my first PSL, busting out my blanket scarves and planning all my fall outfits month in … [Read more...]
National Teddy Bear Day!
Did you know that tomorrow is National Teddy Bear Day? I had no idea until last week, but this particular National Day has me all kinds of excited! Photo courtesy of Sandy A La Mode You see, I am a bear maker. I have a studio I often refer to as "The Patchery" its not the only thing I make in my … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Farmhouse Pillow
Every once in a while I'll see am image or quote that instantly gets my creative juices flowing! The idea behind this Home Sweet Farmhouse Pillow was just such an instant :) And of course, I immediately put aside EVERY OTHER thing on my to do and to make list, and got right to work on this new … [Read more...]
{Shop Small} Farmhouse Finds on Etsy!
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably caught on to the mega Farmhouse trend thats been happening out in the world. And I have to tell you that I am a BIG fan! Even though a whole Farmhouse Makeover a la #TeamJoJo isn't in the budget at this time, I have been adding a few touches … [Read more...]
{Shop Small} Red, White and Blue
Does anyone else love celebrating the 4th of July A LOT? Its practically my favorite Holiday (right after Christmas that is), all the red, white and blue decor, clothing, food... its so colorful and festive and filled with family and fun :) I have some of the best memories of BBQ's, fireworks and … [Read more...]
Unique Gift Ideas for Father’s Day! {Shop Small}
Does anyone else have the HARDEST time finding the perfect gift for those special guys in your life? My Father-in-law is almost impossible to shop for and my husband is DEFINITELY impossible. And don't even get me started on my own Dad... I haven't known what to get him for the last 15 years! Thank … [Read more...]
{Shop Small} Saturday Love Fest! + Giveaway
As I mentioned yesterday, I love shopping (like most girls), and I LOVE finding a good deal. But more than ANYTHING, I love supporting small businesses and the chance to shop small!! So today I'm sharing some of my favorite handmade and small shops! You know, since its Small Business Saturday … [Read more...]
Handmade Love: Valentines Edition
I've got nothing but Love for the loving-est day of the year, also know as Valentine's Day! This year hubby will be on the road, so we celebrated a little early... and by celebrate I mean, we watched a couple movies and held hands on the couch. We're big'ole romantics like that ;) In an ideal world … [Read more...]
Handmade Love – Cyber Monday Edition!
The past few monday's I've been featuring some of my favorite handmade shops that pare participating in the Storenvy Flash 30 Sale. Well today is the day! Its Cyber Monday and time to do some major online shopping! Here are a few of the things that I'm planning on scoring today! I need this … [Read more...]
Why You Should Buy Handmade
"This kind of thing makes me not want to buy handmade." Those were the words that came out of a blog friend of mine's mouth recently after she ordered from an online shop and after 6 weeks of waiting for the order to ship was downright frustrated. Can you blame her?! I can't. The order said it … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
Well... I've done it again! I went ahead and said yes to a MAJOR event... and I only 8 days left to prepare for it! Oh jeepers... just typing that is giving me anxiety!!! What on earth was I thinking when I said yes to doing Antique Alley?? Don't get my wrong, I'm super excited about this … [Read more...]
Handmade Love: Favorite Fall Finds!
We're taking a break from our regular handmade love feature this week. Instead of looking at one shop's goodies, I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite fall finds from a number of fabulous shops! Fall is easily my favorite time of year. I LOVE everything about it from the smells to … [Read more...]
