Creating painted art with a child can be a messy task, but that doesn’t mean that the end result can’t be beautiful. Isn’t that kind of what it is like to be a mom? Each day is taking the mess of life and making it beautiful. I can’t wait for you all to check out these …
Crafts
Ya’ll know I’m passionate about the story of a home… well, I feel similarly about gift-giving. Practical, beautiful handmade gifts share the story of the maker. The hands that went into creating the gift… the time that the creator dedicated to making the gift… the special way in which the gift was personalized for the recipient. …
Learn how to make a boxwood wreath! This natural wreath is beautiful and simple, easily made with fresh boxwood clippings. Sometimes, less is more. That’s the case with this wreath that I shared during Monday’s spring entryway tour. It’s petite and delicate. Maybe it’s the light feeling of spring, but I wanted to do something simpler …
Do you need a last minute Valentines gift? I love this combination of artwork for a wedding, anniversary or bridal shower. Recently, we gave these two prints to a young couple getting married at our church. Song of Solomon Art // Family Established Date Art It would work great as a Valentine’s gift, too. Guys …
If you’ve got young children; chances are that they bring artwork home. Mike and I have had this repeated conversation about what to do with all of our son’s art. He’d like to keep it all, I’d like to keep only the special pieces. This personalized art book ended up being a great compromise. **Affiliate …
Need some last minute Christmas gifts? This 2016 Printable Calendar will help you complete your list. You can print it as many times as you’d like, which will help save some money on Christmas gifts. My copy is hung on a clipboard and will be taking it’s place on or near the fridge, come January. …
Since next weekend kicks off some of the biggest shopping days of the year; I thought I’d use Kick Off Friday to inspire you with some Handmade Gift Ideas. All 25 of these are $25 or less! Handmade Gift Ideas For Him Leather Valet Tray Leather Wrapped Mason Jar Mug Bergamot & Tobacco Soy Candle …
If you like to thrift, you know that there are so many beautiful books out there. However, it’s hard to justify buying more and more pretty books — just to fill shelves. Of course, I could read them; but if I’m not reading them {guilty!}, then it seems wiser just to pass them up. That …
It has already been 6 months since our baby girl was born. Purchase the monthly photo shoot prints here. She likes to…. play on her belly watch her brother smile at everyone hold toys in her hands eat sweet potatoes go on hikes splash in the pool sit up in her bed scoot toward her …
We’ve made a lot of progress in our entry and have, most recently, been working on the stairs. I’ve been piecing together a family focused gallery wall along the left side. **Amazon Affiliate links are included in this post. In effort to give it a collected and casual feel, I’ve been mixing in some rustic …
I have a quick post today, folks. It’s the end of summer and we’ve been trying to squeeze in a little more water park fun! Our little boy heads off to “real” preschool in a couple weeks {he’s just been going to a 3-day preschool/childcare thus far} and we made this little ring dish for …
After taking some photos, I made a few changes in our bedroom. Small changes, yes; but so important to the feel of the space. We are draping a navy Ethiopian blanket {we bought it during a mission trip there} over the headboard. The blanket blends in with our navy wall, so I wanted something simple …
There is this cute little show called Creative Galaxy available through Amazon Prime and it has gotten my 4-year-old son so excited about crafts. The show follows a little alien, named Arty, as he solves problems with arts and crafts. It’s like a DIY mom’s dream, right?! Anyway — one of my favorite projects {inspired …
Our front door has been feeling a little naked since Christmas. I only have one spring/summer wreath and its color palette isn’t great for our new house {yes, we’ve lived here over a year… when should I stop calling it ‘new’?}. Covering a letter with moss isn’t a new idea and you can find plenty …
Need a simple gift for Father’s Day? We’ve become big fans of these 2″x2″ magnets. They are perfect for candid shots and Instagram photos. This post contains affiliate links. When it comes to developing our family photos, I don’t have a single go-to company. I’ve used many of them — for everything from prints and …