Snow Day

I don’t know where you live, but if you live in the Midwest you probably just got hammered with snow. We got around 12″ of snow in Detroit. For most people that means a snow day. Unfortunately, I still have to work, but if I did get a snow day this is what I do: … Continue reading

DIY Puppy Accessories

After we found out we were getting a puppy I knew I wanted him to be very well dressed. So I quickly hunted through Target and pet stores to find him some itty bitty accessories (he is only 2lbs after all) but found very little options. So I decided to make him a bandana and … Continue reading

DIY Rustic Runner

  I love that Halloween is over and now I can really start thinking about the holidays.  Thanksgiving is wonderful for several reason: 1. awesome food 2. pretty fall colors, minus tacky Halloween decor (sorry, but I am not a Halloween fan). 3. throwing parties with wonderful people 4. more awesome food Come on! Let’s … Continue reading

DIY: Felt Message Banner

I don’t know about you, but I find all the little messages you can put on decor and accessories and clothes so inspiring. They make me smile and just feel a little bit better about life in general. Today we have a little tutorial for you on how to make your own felt message banner. … Continue reading

Illustrated Portraits

    Before we moved I had put up a gallery wall of prints in our previous place of residence.  While making these prints, I decided to try something with one of our engagement pictures.  I loved how it turned out and am excited to do more from our wedding, maternity shoot, and one including … Continue reading

Wooden DIY’s

As I am making our house a home, I am constantly looking for decor ideas.  Of course, Pinterest is my main source of inspiration, and it leads to many lovely blogs.  Here are a few projects I am hoping to complete before the summer is over! source this adorable little table is the inspiration for … Continue reading

Throw a Party!

Hello!  With everyone in the midst of summer plans and busyness, it is hard to keep up with friends!  So why not throw a party?!  Here are some of my favorite inspirations for party invites…some are for a wedding, some for a birthday, but the idea behind them could be translated to any type of … Continue reading

Sofa Table DIY

Good Morning!  I have a lovely little DIY for you today, and a sneak peek of one of the rooms in our little house! One tough thing about moving is that you have to figure out where everything’s home is IN your home!  We had a sofa table given to us by some friends, but … Continue reading

DIY Planning Ahead

I, like most normal people in the world, am too busy to accomplish everything I would like to get done. Shocker, right? Working and moving and traveling and life don’t always allow for the most free time to work on crafty projects. What I am often left with is a pile or short list of … Continue reading

Where The Light Shines In…

As I try to transform our little house into a home, one conundrum I have come across is what to do about all of the windows?!   Curtains Can be expensive, and definitely not always less expensive to make.  So do I buy fabric and sew my own?  Find some pretty drapes at the store? … Continue reading