I had it on good authority (me and Santa's tight, yo) that Charlotte was getting a baby doll for Christmas (baby Sleeping Beauty to be exact, man, that Santa is so informative), so I decided to make a quick doll quilt for her, after all, Sadie has a few so Charlotte surely deserves one of her own! Plus, I had a new tumbler die for my Go Baby … [Read more...]
Best of 2011
December 31, 2011 By 32 Comments
1. The Bapron! Definitely the most popular post of the year. 2. Another guest post for Riley Blake! 3. The easiest (and most impressive-for-time-spent) ruffle cake! 4. Ric Rac flowers. 5. Scrappy keychains. 6. Vintage Heirloom Dress. (plus, Charlotte starts walking!) 7. Pleated Headbands. 8. Charlotte's button birthday dress. 9. Sadie's Jolly … [Read more...]
Shabby Apple review and giveaway! plus a discount code!
December 29, 2011 By 100 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** Hey, all! I thought I'd come out of hibernation (aka the whole family has been out for the count with a cold/stomach bug since Christmas) to give you guys (well, one of you!) a late Christmas gift: a fabulous giveaway from Shabby Apple!They sent me a Waimea dress to review and I love it! … [Read more...]
Nativity
December 23, 2011 By 18 Comments
I know, I know...I'm supposed to be taking a break. (I did say "more or less", but I digress) I had to show you guys this little Graham cracker Nativity that I made-usually I do a little cottage/country scene, and so when I announced something else was in the works there were audible gasps from almost everyone in the room.SHOCKING. Anyway, I had … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas…and a Happy New Year! (and free printable tags)
December 21, 2011 By 8 Comments
Sugar Cookies and Royal Icing Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Hey, all! I hope your days to come are Merry and Bright! We're gearing up for all the holiday traditions and family time, I can't wait! Also, I've been having a blast in my kitchen baking up some … [Read more...]
S’s Christmas dress
December 20, 2011 By 15 Comments
So yes, the girls dresses are a lot alike this year. They are both also pretty simple. I had no brain functionality to get anything else done, forgive me. Hopefully my clothing design part of the brain switches back on after the new year! Sadie's dress has a simple pleated bow around the neckline. She really likes this dress-I pretty much … [Read more...]
I Heart to Sew pattern review and giveaway!
December 19, 2011 By 110 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed, see the winner below!*** Have you been to the I Heart to Sew shop yet? Alisha, the shop owner, has some adorable kids clothing patterns available! She sent me the Little Day Out dress pattern to review for you guys. I love how it turned out-the fabric makes it a pretty groovy dress. ;) The pattern … [Read more...]
jewelry organizer
December 15, 2011 By 13 Comments
I found this idea on Pinterest-using a thread organizer for necklaces and rings! I got it at Joann's-40% off, plus a 20% off total purchase coupon, so it was only $8. Sah-weet! And it fits all my necklaces, and it's so nice to get them off my dresser.The layered look is only nice when they're not tangled. … [Read more...]
outfit a day: fall
December 14, 2011 By 14 Comments
So like I said before, these posts will be a bit less frequent-but I am still going to do them! Just not every day...it's a lot of pressure to get dressed every day, you know. ;) I wore this outfit way back on Thanksgiving-I thought it was very fall-esque! Plus the dress is nice and loose. ;) All the better to hide the food belly, my dear.Dress: … [Read more...]
C’s Christmas dress
December 13, 2011 By 40 Comments
***Check out the winner of the Modern Fabric giveaway here!*** Ready for some chubby legged (and cheeked) Charlotte goodness? OH, and her Christmas dress. Yes, I got it done, and although it's fairly simple, I love how it turned out! I really wanted to use red fabric this year, since I'd done green all the other years. (all 2 of them har … [Read more...]