First it’s back to school, then the weather cools down, then it’s officially fall and suddenly—gasp!—it’s Halloween! Time goes by in a flash this time of year, and the holidays always manage to sneak up on me. One minute I’m digging my scarves out of the closet, and the next, there are orange-colored displays at […]
Decking the halls is all all holly and jolly, but making the gifts you give others just as festive can be a challenge. How ever will a wintertime crafter show off her snowy pizzazz on what she puts on the tree and underneath it? If you’ve ever felt the urge to add a personal ho-ho-holiday […]
Tea-lovers are arguably the best people around. They always know the hottest cafés in town. They’re always down to treat you to a scrumptious new drink, whether it be morning, noon, or night. Best of all, they’re lovers of the simple pleasures in life: the warmth of a freshly brewed teapot glowing into their palms […]
It’s super fun to decorate for Halloween. Who can resist the autumn oranges, slime greens, and deep purples of the season? Color palette aside, though, Halloween is also a time when you can customize your decor to show off your unique spooky spirit. You have so many options, from cute-spooky to heart-stoppingly scary. However, those […]
The secret to successful fall decor isn’t really a secret at all. You see them when you’re driving through town, when you’re walking your dog, or even when you’re cupping a pumpkin spice latté in the window seat of your favorite café. That’s right: the secret to fall is leaves, leaves, leaves! The fiery oranges, […]
If you’re looking for some easy and quick sewing projects to do, whether you’re waiting at the doctor’s office or while you’re spending time with relatives, these 16 Easy Sewing Projects for Mug Rugs are the projects you’re looking for. Mug rug coasters are just the cutest little accent for your home that you just […]
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so in order to celebrate the Emerald Isle, we’ve collected some of our favorite Irish quilt patterns. From free quilt patterns in beautiful shades of green to traditional Irish chain quilts, these patterns and tutorials completely embrace the spirit of Ireland. We’ve also thrown in some quilt […]
The calendar is counting down the days till 2020. I might never be able to keep my resolutions longer than about a week or so into a new year (I mean, who can REALLY give up snacks cold-turkey like that?), but I always get excited about New Year’s Eve. It’s a time of new beginnings […]
One of the wonderful things about Christmas is that so many people around the world have been celebrating it with their families for generations. This results in fun traditions that maybe we don’t always know the source of, but we do them every year, regardless. I love listening to stories of how the older generation […]
With all of the Christmas shopping and cooking that has to get done during the holiday season, you might have forgotten to add someone to your shopping list: your furry friends, of course! Pets are people, too, or at least that’s what I think. You don’t have to go all-out if you feel silly giving […]
