Last year, I began transforming the cubby under the stairs into Pixie Hollow. I spent hours in there painting landscapes and attaching artificial flowers and vines to create a magical place for Zoë and Eden to play. They loved it, but I really should have known better than to attach large sunflowers and strawberries to… read more »
I live with two crafty little ladies. They love to color, paint, and draw pictures. They color and home. They color at school. I have PILES of artwork in drawers, stacked on bookshelves, in my office, displayed on the wall. It is everywhere and it drives me crazy. Don’t get me wrong. I love to… read more »
I am always on the lookout for creative ways to use my daughters’ art work. I shared this tip in Digital Scrapbooking Magazine a few years ago, but it is definitely worth repeating. (Speaking of which, raise your hand if you miss DSM.) Use your child’s art work to create a custom notecards! It is… read more »
I love receiving Christmas cards. Love it! I love hearing from our family and friends and seeing photos of their children. The holiday season is the one time of year I regularly check our mailbox. I kid you not. I usually head out to the box only after our grumpy mail man knocks on the… read more »
As I mentioned in my previous post, my gift to Marie was pictures. Lots of them. My friend Emily and I gave Marie a newborn photo session with one of our favorite photographers, Angela Parris of Stillpoint Photography. However, the little guy needs to make his appearance before that is useful, so I took it… read more »
I had the privilege of co-hosting a baby shower for my dear friend, Marie, last weekend. She and her husband John are keeping the baby's name a secret (much to my annoyance) and have instead been calling him "Thing." I don't know about you, but when I hear "Thing" I think of Dr. Seuss, thus… read more »
I think it’s safe to say that I’ve developed something of a pumpkin obsession. Or to be more specific, a pumpkin decorating obsession. I blame my friend, Heather. She goes all out for Halloween at her house. I have drooled over the decorations she’s posted on her blog for years, and apparently it has rubbed… read more »
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