Sewing, home, and designs to help you beautify your life
So last week I was able to go to my first blogging conference (SNAP!) and it was amazing. I worked on updating my business cards, got them printed, and was happy with how they turned out. But I knew that I wanted to do something a little special with some of them. I'd also been… Continue reading Business Card Holders
It's funny how special something becomes when you put a lot of work into it, isn't it? This dining table and chairs is no exception. Each part has a story and a reason. The wood for the table top is reclaimed mahogany from a historic building in Salt Lake City a few years ago. My… Continue reading Mahogany and Steel Dining Table and Chairs
The other day I ran across this ottoman at our local thrift store for $8, and since I'd been wanting an ottoman for our living room couch, I stopped to check it out. It was old and outdated, but it was well-built and I wanted it. So it came home with me. First up, I… Continue reading Hand-painted Ottoman Makeover
So you probably know that there's an easy way and a right way to gather fabric. But did you know there's a way to get gorgeous gathers every time that won't shift or bunch when you're setting in your sleeve or adding your gathered fabric to your project? I learned this trick from my mom,… Continue reading The Secret to Gorgeous Gathers
Earth Day is tomorrow, what are you doing to celebrate? Last year around this time, we were living in California and the county passed a ban on plastic shopping bags. If you've never thought about taking your own bags to the grocery store (or Target, and everywhere else you go) you'll know the deer-in-the-headlights look that… Continue reading Baggu-Style Reusable Bag Tutorial
Do you want to make your baby shoes look more professional? I've got couple of great tips and tricks for you today. For most of them, you'll find me over at Everyday Art sharing all the fun things I've learned about making baby shoes over the past few years. But before you go, I have… Continue reading The Secret to Professional Baby Shoes