Spouses are funny things aren’t they? They hold so much power but because they’re the ones we see day in & out, the ones who see us with no makeup on, or even worse, first thing in the morning when we’ve neglected to wash our makeup off & have lady of the night raccoon eyes, […]
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Foxy Girl
The other day Sophie asked me why I don’t sew her any dresses? UGH! ((twist knife)) I guess Sam is just so much more vocal about her interest in fashion & dress design so we end up having these little sewing pow-wows in my sewing room & I make her things. That and the fact […]
How to make a too big t-shirt smaller, cuter & something you’ll actually wear
P brought me home a shirt from his radio show that I was so excited to wear except for one small detail… It was so big it could show up on doppler radar. I had a choice, stick it in the overstuffed ‘maybe I could wear it as a nightgown’ drawer OR makeover! (I know, a […]
Hug-To-Go 1st Day of School Bracelet
We all hope that the first day of school is full of fun & excitement for our little ones. We picture them finding new friends & catching up with old ones. They’ll finally get to use that perfectly anticipated new backpack & they’ll hang it in their brand new cubby that’s just waiting for a […]
DIY Dip Dyed Ombre Window Panel Curtains
It’s funny that in yesterday’s post I had found those teal dip dyed curtains because a few months ago I actually made some myself for my home office! I had stashed away the tutorial because back in April I submitted it in hopes a certain publication would pick it up but alas, it’s now officially […]
DIY Elastic Hair Ties
I’m sure you’ve seen them, they’re all over the place. Pretty elastic hair ties that usually come in a pack of 4 or 5. Once you used them you probably fell in love too. Not only are they an updated, more stylish, version of the regular ponytail holder but they don’t snag or dent your […]
Sea Shell Crafts that don’t make you an old lady
We’re at the beach. And it’s a beautiful beach, it also happens to be a beach with a fairly decent assortment of seashells. It’s impossible not to do, I even catch my husband doing it, “Ooo! Look! I found a striped one!” And *plop* it goes into the bucket. By the time vacation is over […]
Hello Kitty Says, “Stain Stain Go Away, I’m Sure You’ll Come Back Another Day!”
Do you ever get your kid an awesome clothing item only to have them drop a big ol’ stain on it the first time they wear it? That happened with this Garnet Hill ruched tank that I splurged on for Sophie Monster because it just looked too perfect with this ocean maxi. (of course the […]
the semi homemade personalized birthday dress
There’s one downside to making an awesome homemade birthday gift. You kind of have to make it again next year. And the next year. AND EVERY YEAR FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! Ok, a wee bit dramatic, but you really can’t create an awesome homemade birthday girl dress one year & then go out […]
A Pinterest Quickie! Shh, I won’t tell if you won’t…
I’ll be honest with you, I receive a good amount of new web traffic from Pinterest. I had no idea when I made the mosquito planter years ago or dyed the girls hair with chalk that they would be the gift that keeps on giving because of Pinterest. It’s true though, Pinterest is absolutely a […]