Pin It A while ago Michael Miller sent a bunch of cotton quilting fabric from the Ta Dot collection, my FAVORITE polka dot fabrics ever. And then I had a baby…and then I had a newborn…and then I had a 6 month old…and THEN I finally had time to do something fabulous with the fabric. … Read more
Linus was born at the very end of August and so he has been pretty newbornish this whole winter. Keeping him warm and bundled when we go out is obviously important, but putting him in the car seat that way is a nightmare. I made him a little fleece poncho so he could wear his … Read more
Pin It This isn’t Landon…it’s Gus wearing Landon’s towel, and isn’t he a silly goose. My boys each have their own hooded towel and they’re great. So easy to make and they hang on the hangers sooo much easier with a hood. EVERY kid needs a hooded towel, that’s all I’m saying, and here’s what … Read more
Pin It I’ve been going crazy getting my life organized this winter because…well, my life/stuff was driving me crazy. CRAZY! Welcoming another little body into our home has made me realize how much clutter we have accumulated in the last 5 years and how little usable storage furniture we had to work with. My biggest … Read more
Are you a cardigan girl? I TOTALLY am. Before we begin, be sure to check out what other clothing re-purposing I’ve done–like this T-Shirt grocery bag video tutorial for example. Now back to the cardigan. This tutorial on Pinterest inspired me and I promise you that soon I will have more cardigans than is healthy for a girl. Here’s … Read more
Pin It I have had SERIOUSLY dry skin forever. Or at least since I moved to Utah… I tried lots of different things. Cetaphil lotion works really well but it’s EXPENSIVE and I’ve found that conditioner works just as well and is so much cheaper, plus I love a product that does double duty. Try … Read more
Here it is again, our FAVORITE TOY EVER! Last Fall Manhattan Toy was kind enough to send us the Quadrilla Twist & Rail Set – the best marble run set there is! The pieces are brightly painted wood, very well made, and so much fun for Gus and Elliot. They recently sent us the Expansion … Read more
written by Brittney of Darling Sparrow Hey everyone! We at the DarlingSparrow etsy shop would love to offer a lucky vanillajoy reader a one-of-a-kind handmade children’s smock-aprons (apparently that’s a less confusing term than “smoprons.” Go figure.) Let’s talk about these adorable things, shall we? Each vintage inspired smock is unique, functional, and timelessly stylish … Read more
Pin It This is officially my best Valentine’s Day creation ever. I’m printing one for myself today. Happy Valentine’s day everyone!
I saw this idea on Pinterest and loved it. I had a wall just aching for this project… Cut out a zillion leaf shapes with lots of different smallish printed papers. I used blues/greens/browns because that’s my color comfort zone. Monochromatic papers work best I think. I used the Don Juan Cricut cartridge and cut … Read more