In April of 2021, I went out on a limb and purchased something that spoke to me in a way that sticks out in all of my years of buying and selling antiques. It was a lot of four antique sketchbooks...
miss mustard seed wrapping paper
Launching Miss Mustard Seed wrapping paper all started with some lino block cutting during the Thanksgiving break. I created a pattern I really loved and others loved, too, so I decided it was time...
lino printed wrapping paper project | christmas crafts
Over the Thanksgiving break, I worked on cutting out a lino block for printing wrapping paper and cards. The project turned out even better than I expected and, as I shared peeks of the process on...
creating a book cover | feels like home
If you missed it, I have a new book coming out in September that is all about customizing your house (or apartment, condo, townhouse) so that it feels like home. I would definitely consider writing...
pear platter, prints, & tips on licensing artwork
When I first started painting, I wasn't planning on selling my original works or prints. I just didn't think my work would be "good enough." I figured it was something I would do for my own...
designing fabric & papers for spoonflower
A few weeks ago, I shared that my second quilting fabric collection with FreeSpirit Fabrics wasn't going to be produced. (You can find that post HERE.) Thanks for all of your encouragement on...
the Carlisle & the Hanover
Remember the Dash & Albert rug design competition that happened back in the summer of 2017? Well, samples of the rugs were made, approved, and now they are finally for sale on the Dash &...
the stool covers are back
Remember these cuties? They were ticking stool covers made as reproductions of one I made out of antique ticking for an industrial stool and sold by Decor Steals a couple of years ago... Those...
rugs & quilts & other things dreams are made of
As my business has grown and hit milestones over the years, I've learned that things seem to come in waves. There will be a lull just before another swell. Right now is a swell. My first fabric...
no-sew custom dinner napkins & fabric launch
After years of design work, coordinating, learning, waiting, and creating, my fabric line is finally going to be available for sale (find a store HERE), so this week kicks off the official launch of...