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• No Sew Origami Tote Bag

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp Here's my first DIY of the year for the Laura Ashley blog made out of their Freshford pattern, an updated pattern from their archives. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  was a week playing catch up after lounging in the Palm Springs sun (and hiding in the rain) last week. BUT, I did have a great time crafting at a paper flower... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Meet Make Do Part 2

  

  Yesterday I talked about the crafting retreat I attended last week in Palm Springs, Meet Make Do. Today I'm finishing up starting with a change of scenery. See... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  The girl who has won all of our hearts: Lupita Nyong'o. I typically find red carpets a major snooze fest but Lupita has added class and interest. Though I... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Meet Make Do Part 1

  

  This, my friends, is how life should be:Am I right? Sun, pool, oversized blow up swan. Bliss.If you follow me on Instagram you'll have seen a lot of pictures... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Wood

  

  Working with wood frightens me a bit. I think it's because I don't have the proper tools to do it right so I wouldn't know much about carrying out these... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Book Club: The Paper Garden

  

  Oooooooo, the day is here! I've been wanting to do a book club for some time and, like most things lately, I put it on the back burner because I don't know the... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• On Being Busy

  

  Have you heard the term, "gilding the lily"? If you're familiar with Shakespeare then you're probably aware that it means "to apply unnecessary ornament --to... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars' (play)List: March

  

  Every month, Lars' music editor, Kev Nemelka creates a fabulous playlist for us. Check out previous playlists here. Click on the image above to access the... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  I love everything about This Girl today. Yes please.Also, greetings from Palm Springs! I've been here for a fun crafter's conference, Meet Make Do sponsored by... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Wreath Workshop

  

  I love nothing more than meeting you and crafting with you in person so I'm glad to announce another workshop, a paper wreath workshop, at Vintage Whites... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Origami Diamond Ring Napkin Rings

  

  I made this little origami diamond ring napkin ring for Brooklyn Bride and I thought it was too cute. Once you get the hang of how to fold them, they're super... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Dress Up on St. Patrick's Day

  

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  Posted on 25 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Flower Wreath

  

  I still remember the meaningful tokens my mom gave me for my baptism so very long ago now, so when my dear little friend invited us to her baptism, I knew I... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  Happy happy weekend! This week we saw super mild temperatures here in Utah. I'm feeling rather spoiled as others of you are experiencing awful polar vortexes. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  is black white and everything in between.THIS GIRL | STUDIES | WORKSSee more This Girl here. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Copper

  

  I love copper. In fact, I did a few projects for design*sponge a couple of years ago with mostly copper pipes (including this table, and this copper curtain... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Secret Garden Party at Alt Summit

  

  Whooeee, it's been a month since Alt Summit (an annual blogging conference in Salt Lake City) and I'm just now getting to the recaps. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• In My Next Life: Paper Cutter

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp In My Next Life is a regular column featuring people whose work I admire. Check out previous posts here. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Oscar Party Rosettes

  

  Last year I asked Michele Brummer Everett to create some Oscar rosettes (see last year's) and they turned out so adorably that I had to update them with this... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE