There are times when projects don’t begin from scratch. Some begin with a found object that needs a touch up, re-purposing or a make-over. This Before & After series will highlight such projects. These bowls have been on my shelf for months! I messed with them right after I found them in the thrift store… Read More
The weather has turned for good now, I think. Call me weak but I donned my winter coat yesterday, fur-lined hood and all. I’m not complaining because the sun was shining but it’s not yet November! Brrrrrrrr!! This turn prompted me to make the seasonal switch in my wardrobe over the weekend. I’m resigned to… Read More
Earlier in the week, my paper mache Man in the Moon Garland went live on Design Mom. It was so much fun to make and is not as complicated as it might look. Don’t worry if sculpting faces isn’t in your wheelhouse. It’s not my thing either (my sister got that skill) and I’ve shared… Read More
While Love Bug may have channeled Queen Tara from the movie Epic, Sweet J is a leaf man all the way. Leaf men are the warrior protectors of the forest and from the first time he watched it, Sweet J has been battling the invisible enemy ever since. Leaping from one piece of furniture to… Read More
We love costumes and pretend play at our house. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that dressing up is part of our everyday life. Our animal costumes from years past, the owls and the doggies, are still frequently used, much to my delight. And this year, I was worried we would struggle with… Read More