It’s a Wrap: Top 10 Sewing Tips for New Sewers
Photo by netzanette And when I say new, I mean new. You know who you are. The ones who have only ever looked at the sewing machine and shook their head. The ones who hand even the simplest mending...
View ArticleLast Minute Gift Idea: Peppermint Bark Cookie Cutters
One of my new go to gifts is the cookie cutter. I don’t think you can ever have too many cookie cutters. They come in all shapes and sizes and are one of those gifts that can be personalized based on...
View ArticleMaple Syrup Goodness
One of my favorite winter treats is maple syrup. I love the sweet taste on a stack of steaming hot pancakes. Mrs. Butterworth has nothing on fresh maple sap tapped from an one hundred year old oak...
View ArticleDay Stroll: Gingerbread House Competition
Every year at Peddler’s Village, talented gingerbread artists come together and create architectural masterpieces. From stained glass sugar windows to M&M tiled roofs, they display their decorating...
View ArticleDay Stroll: Gallery Hopping in Rural Vermont
Mr. Mountaineer, Little Bug and I traveled up to our favorite vacation spot over the holidays – Vermont. Even though they seem to be suffering a bit in the snow department this winter, it was wonderful...
View ArticleDIY Project: Valentine’s Day Message Heart Ornaments
I had the exciting opportunity to guest post over at The Ivy Cottage last week. In case you missed it, I thought I would share the project today. We created Valentine’s Day message heart ornaments....
View ArticleA Footprint Heart Father’s Day Card
One of the things I look forward to most as Little Bug grows up is doing craft projects with her. Although these won’t start in earnest for a number of months still, I saw this first Father’s Day as...
View ArticleDIY Project: Chalkboard Paint Gift Tags
At the beginning of June I learned about a fun secret summer gift exchange on Craftaholics Anonymous. Crafters from all over the country were matched anonymously with each other. Kind of like a secret...
View ArticleFree Printable: Citrus Straw Toppers and Lemonade Gift Tag
With Caribou Coffee introducing it’s pumpkin spice latte this morning, I know that the final days of summer have finally arrived. Although I’m feeling ready to usher in some refreshing fall weather,...
View ArticleHandmade Peppermint Chocolate Coffee Spoons
Although coffee is one of my favorite treats, it’s made even tastier around the holidays with a hint of peppermint and chocolate. A fun way to add these two delightful flavors into your drink is by...
View ArticleSimple DIY Birthday Cards
I feel like I’ve been missing a lot of birthdays lately. I’m usually pretty good about buying a card, writing a quick note and getting it in the mail… that was until Little Bug reached toddler hood....
View ArticleBow Tie Little Man Onesie Clothesline
One of my favorite places to decorate for parties and holidays is the fireplace mantle. I love the creativity this space allows for and it has become one of my requirements when choosing a home. For...
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