I’ve been learning about fabric appliqués and getting really excited about doing them. My sister emailed me a link to a page on Martha Stewart’s website that teaches how to do fabric appliqués on onesies, my favorite appliqué application! Appliqués are so cute for onesies and pajamas and burp cloths and blankets and bags and … Read more
I’m really into my craft projects right now. I’ve been hitting the blogging jackpot lately with all these awesome creative people’s blogs to give me ideas! I found some cool stuff the other day that I’m definitely going to try. One idea that I really like (and can’t remember where I read about ) is … Read more
So over the last few days I’ve decided that I would like each member of our family to have a name that starts with a different letter of the alphabet. We already have Boyd (my husband), Kelsey (me), and Joel (baby boy) and we have three more names picked out that begin with R, I, … Read more
This was my review of the first book, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, over on goodreads.com: I was a little hesitant to read this one because of the general craze surrounding it, but I caved, and I’m happy to say that I really enjoyed it. I did not fall in love with Edward. Am I the … Read more
I love the Kraft Food & Family magazine, and each time it comes in the mail I tear out the recipes I want to try (with the pictures, of course) and put them in plastic sheet protectors in my recipe notebook. Once I have tried a recipe I either throw it out or integrate it … Read more
I took a bookbinding class in college and that class was my top favorite. We learned how to make four different books, clamshell boxes, and how to decorate paper using walnut ink and paste. My teacher was such an inspiration – she helped me develop a deep love for making books and boxes. We learned … Read more
I’ve had this spice rack for several years now and haven’t been using it for the majority of that time. I found that I it was more of a pain than a convenience because it took up too much of our precious counter space and I only used a handful of the 20 spices. I’ve … Read more
I just finished this one on recommendation from my English teacher sister, and it was a great read. I felt a full range of emotions as I got to know each character and tried to put myself in each of their shoes. This book tells the story of a young boy in 1904 Georgia whose … Read more
Two Saturdays ago was a day of great deals! I started my morning off with Shade Clothing‘s half yearly sale at 8:00. I’m a tall woman (6’2″) and I need longer shirts than are sold in most stores. Shade has long shirts in beautiful colors that fit like they were made just for me. (The … Read more
I really have a hard time decorating my house because I have all these ideas, but when I have the money to get everything I freeze up or change my mind. For example, we just sold a piece of furniture and all this time I’ve been wanting to sell that thing and use the money … Read more