So psyched to be a part of the Color Me Fabric tour! Hayley designed this incredibly fun fabric for kids and sent us all some to play with! Check out all the blog stops below and more on her fabric here! Sadie and I decided to make a pencil pouch for her to cart her pencils back and forth to school in...project is from my girl Katie's book … [Read more...]
polka dot chambray darling ranges dress
May 5, 2015 By 10 Comments
First off I'd like to apologize for the blinding light you see coming off your screen right now....it's been awhile since these legs have seen any regular sun. HAHA. but reeeeally. sorry. Moving on. I've had the darling ranges pattern for a long time (thanks Kristin!), and had plans to make one but the muslin process usually scares me off of … [Read more...]
floral staple dress
April 28, 2015 By 8 Comments
I went to SNAP conference last weekend. That needs a whole post in and of itself, but suffice it to say I had the time of my life! I needed wanted to make a floral dress for a SNAP party-sooo....I surfed the interwebs for florals and found this ADORABLE, vintage feeling print from my sponsor, Fat Quarter Shop! They were kind enough to send me the … [Read more...]
aqua chalk painted piano
April 20, 2015 By 29 Comments
I painted my piano! and it wasn't even all that hard. Find a comfy spot cause this one will probably be a long post. :) So we'd wanted to get a piano or keyboard for awhile for Sadie-she'd shown interest in learning how to play and I wanted to have one available for all the girls to learn eventually. I had randomly researched a few keyboards on … [Read more...]
recipe: cinnamon swirl cookies
April 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
A friend of mine (hi Lauren!) brought over these cookies awhile ago and I just about fought off the kids and Rory so that I could eat the last one...they are THAT good. And this is coming from a choco-holic. They are delicious...perfectly cinnamon bun-esque! They aren't quick cookies since you have to chill them a few times, but trust me, … [Read more...]
master bedroom headboard and doily hoops
April 12, 2015 By 6 Comments
A little master bedroom redo was in order! I fiiiiinally recovered my headboard! It was a basic brown, which I was getting pretty sick of. We attached the three separate pieces and I recovered it as one piece. I picked out this floral fabric which I ADORE. It worked out perfectly! I also whipped up a few pillow covers that coordinate with the … [Read more...]
simple gathered skirt DIY
April 9, 2015 By 8 Comments
Just wanted to share these easy peasy skirts I made for the girls for Easter-I wasn't feeling like sewing any dresses this year...so I stuck with SIMPLE! and I love how they turned out! I got the polka dot and floral from Joanns, and the stripe is...I have no clue. I've had it forever. I grabbed the cute lace tops from Target to finish it off...and … [Read more...]
travel jewelry clutch
April 6, 2015 By 19 Comments
I'll be traveling a few times this year so I figured it was time to make a travel jewelry clutch. I've made one before (as a gift), but I wanted one that was smaller and had something for stud earrings...I scrolled through Pinterest and found this tutorial, which I loved all the aspects of, so it was my winner! I used my fave striped fabric and … [Read more...]
floral and leather foldover clutch
March 25, 2015 By 8 Comments
Another little clutch for a good friends birthday! (with leather addition) I love LOVE LOVE making these! It's fun to fill them with chocolate too, of course. ;) I used some scraps for this one again, basically the same process as this clutch. the leather is upcycled from a thrifted bag-which also made a pair of shoes for Ava! the outer … [Read more...]
mustard washi dress
March 17, 2015 By 26 Comments
I wanted to love how this dress turned out-but a few things happened that leaves it hanging in my closet. But....I still wanted to blog it since not everything is a triumph! and I will give the washi another shot, of course! All the things I did wrong were my own fault. as is per usual. the two things that didn't quite work out-the darts in … [Read more...]