I found a free skirt pattern that I’ve been dying to try with some chiffon and it was a complete failure. See how the side seams are bunchy? AAAGGG! All that work…not exactly wasted I suppose. Cutting the fabric out was much more difficult than I had imagined, but the sewing was a disaster. Next … Read more
What are some things that came as a total surprise when you were pregnant or a new Mom? For me it was the exhaustion. Who knew?!? It makes sense but I was so amazed at how much I could and wanted to sleep. Then there was the sciatica. And the back aches. And the amazing … Read more
My spice cupboard is overflowing with little jars, most of them McCormick, so I’m thrilled to spread the word about McCormick’s Great Spring Flavors Baking Contest! Click here to read the official rules, but basically you can participate by following McCormick on Pinterest and making one of their recipes and posting pictures of your beautiful … Read more
Remember my foam ball wreath? Well…I made it to hang from this curtain rod above our piano (an idea I found on Pinterest). Thoughts? I think I need maybe some more greenery to wrap around or something else entirely. I also need to do something on the walls on either side of the wreath but … Read more
It’s never too early to start taking care of your skin, which is why I was thrilled to try out Olay® Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer. All that skincare in just one beautiful little bottle! I am 27, a mother of three boys, and was not very good at taking care of my skin. … Read more
I’ve been having so much fun with Riley Blake’s new Chevron cotton prints, and making a little monster pillow/friend to go in my boys’ new monster themed bedroom has been on the to-do list for quite some time. This boyish fabric was perfect for the project. The great thing about this project is if you … Read more
Maybe it’s because Easter is a moving holiday, but it always sneaks up on me! This year I decided to finally make some little decorations to help it feel more like Easter, and these adorable fabric Easter eggs were the first project on the list! I used Retro Mama’s pattern (get the free pattern here) … Read more
I have one very vague memory of dying Easter eggs as a kid, and I’m positive that even 20 years ago we used a Paas kit. I remember the bright colors and that little wire egg spoon thing, which I thought was the coolest thing ever. When I decided it was finally time to introduce … Read more
Okay, so you are classified as a grown-up and have been for some time. Perhaps it’s time to deduct a few years by throwing a party? Not just any party, but a theme party—where you and your guests can act any age and be anyone, even the eternal child, Peter Pan. There are plenty of … Read more
I know I said the next Sew-Along was going to be for a sleep/play sack, but this project snuck up on me first! I got some of Riley Blake’s new cotton Chevron prints and I wanted to make some fun and crazy little pants for my boys. They couldn’t choose just one favorite color so…the … Read more