how to sew a zipper closure on a box cushion
We’ve been chatting about sewing lately and I have something to confess. Zippers terrified me for years. Well, maybe not terrified, but I thought they were too complicated and I avoided and side-stepped them. I just made envelope closures on the underside of cushions. And they’re usually held together by safety pins. Yeah. If you […]
megan’s office makeover | part 3 | the plan
After a few weeks of marinating on things, sourcing, kicking around ideas, I have come up with a plan for Megan’s office makeover. If you missed the first two posts in this series, you can check them out here… part 1 | the before part 2 | the “franken-chair” And now, I’m finally sharing the […]
dear reader | to the one who is scared to sew
This time of reassessing my business and blog has been so rejuvenating for me. I find myself flooded with ideas, anxious to create, bubbling to write…almost to the point of being overwhelmed by it. It’s like my ideas are little children who keep interrupting one another and I have to tell them to pipe down […]
how to make a chair cushion | deck chair makeover
I’ve been working on my deck off and on throughout the spring and summer and it’s finally starting to come together. I know I’m not going to break any makeover speed records with this project, but that’s life, right? Spaces take time to come together. So, there is still more to do, but last week […]
if you think a beautiful home is out of your budget…
…it’s not. When I asked for feedback a few weeks ago, some readers brought up how they “miss the days of me decorating on a budget.” To some, it felt like I’m dangling a home out there that is out of reach unless you’re “rich”. When I read those comments, I wanted to reach through the screen and hug […]
how my business began | part 2 | the name
If you missed part 1, read that first HERE. …so, I had made the decision to join the ranks of the “mom-prenuers.” My mind was fixed on it and I felt a strong pull in that direction. (Jeff said that he will write a post sharing his perspective of things, but for now, I’ll say that he […]
tips on finding the “rare finds”
We’re been spending a few days at Myrtle Beach and it’s been such a fun time. My boys are really taking to the water, sand and surf. They want to spend every minute at the beach or the pool. It’s been a delight watching the discovery and excitement. I really enjoy the beach, but only aspects of […]
eating well made easy | chicken avocado burgers
I shared on my Facebook page a couple of weeks ago that dinner is usually one of the first things to “go” when I’m busy. I actually like cooking, but planning is my downfall. I like to be “in the mood” for what I make and eat, so I don’t like to plan out a menu. This becomes […]