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• DIY Kids Art Smock

  

  My niece Emmy loves to paint. It’s really cute to see pictures of her going at it on her easel. So for Christmas last year, I made Emmy an art smock. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Puppy Pics of the Week

  

  It’s been a while since I posted any Hatie pics. Here are a couple that were taken recently. A couple weeks ago, the rescue group we got her from posted picture... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• a Wonderfully Dreamy Bridal Shoot

  

  My friend Cathy is an super-talented photographer. A couple weeks ago, she did a rustic and dreamy-looking bridal shoot in Austin. I just had to share a few of... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Fun with Calligraphy and Wedding Vows

  

  Last month, I created a set of wedding vows for a photoshoot here in Dallas. It was a bridal shoot, organized by Lucia of Foster Blue wedding planning, and it... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Jewelry Repair 101

  

  I started a new column on the Whimseybox blog today.! It’s called Jewelry Repair 101, and I show readers basic ways to fix up broken jewelry. You know…the... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• a Little Fun in the Big Apple

  

  Two weeks ago, Jeff and I went to NYC with a couple others to visit our friends Amy and Italo. It was the first time we got to hang out in their neighborhood,... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• A Couple Fun DIYs

  

  I’m still in shock that it’s mid-May! During these past few weeks, I’ve been busy traveling (more on that later!) and making these fun DIYs for the Crafts... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• a Recap of The Swoon Event

  

  Two Sundays ago, I participated in The Swoon Event, a bridal show geared towards the vintage & DIY bride. The venue was an industrial warehouse. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Puppy Pic of the Week

  

  Hattie learned the ‘stay’ command pretty quickly. We’re grateful that she picks up on things pretty quickly, and we also feel fortunate that she doesn’t lunge a... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Puppy Pic of the Week – Growing Strong

  

  They say puppies grow fast, but I wasn’t expecting it to be this fast! We’ve had Hattie for almost 2 months now. I can’t believe how small she was when we got... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 HOME, PETS

• the Best French Toast Recipe

  

  Brunch is hands down my favorite meal. I used to have this ‘thing’ for french toast, where I’d have to order it if it was on the menu. The best I’ve had was at... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Swoon Event + a Jewelry Holder DIY

  

  Image from The Swoon Event I’m prepping for my first bridal show next week! It’s called The Swoon Event, and it’s geared towards the rustic-vintage-DIY kind of... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Crafting Like a Pro Series

  

  I’ve been meaning to post about my new series over on the Whimseybox blog. It’s called Crafting Like a Pro, and each post focuses on a different way to perfect... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Adventures in Metalsmithing : My First Ring!

  

  I am proud to say I finally finished my ring! I call it my ‘eyeball’ ring, because…well, it kinda looks like one. (Note to self: next time, use a smaller... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Puppy Pic of the Week // 5

  

  Hattie’s going through a bed ripping stage. She’s gone through three in the last week and a half. We were told to get the cheappie kind for this reason, but we... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 HOME, PETS

• DIY // Patterned Tights

  

  You all know how much I like to upcycle, so I was super pumped about this DIY I did for the Crafts Unleashed blog. It’s a tutorial for stamping a pattern on you... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Puppy Pic of the Week // 3

  

  Happy Easter! We spent the weekend in Oklahoma, visiting my in laws. Hattie loved hiding out under the bunk beds in Jeff’s old room. We caught her sleeping... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Wood Slab Wall Clock

  

  I’ve been wanting to make a wood slab wall clock for a while now. The idea is simple: turn a piece of tree trunk into a clock. It’s an easy and elegant way to... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Hand-drawn Spice Labels

  

  (above) Image from Recipris.com I recently designed a set of custom spice rack labels for Priya, the talented blogger behind the food blog Recipris.com. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Puppy Pic of the Week // 2

  

  This weekend, we took Hattie on her first camping trip. We fit 4 people and 2 dogs into a mammoth-size tent, and braved the 30-degree weather and crazy winds... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME