Plume Craft
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I had a little play date today with Jasper and his friend Zoe, baking cookies and doing crafty things to pass the time over the week long Thanksgiving break.
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Platner Style
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You know that cute side table you find at Target...the one that you can't decide if you like or if it's maybe kind of crappy? You see them on Pinterest and think maybe? I'm a sucker for these things.
Read MoreBoho Cheat
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They say you always go back to what you know. I was born in the late 70's, and I like to think that my fondness for the more subtle decor of that era is sentimental. My grandparents built their retirement ranch compound, with a mix of 1970's finishes and older pieces from the 50's and 60's, decor collected from their world travels, and an solarium full of tropical plants with a wall of window that stretched two stories. I have dreams of building such a home one day.
Read MoreNaturally Dyed Playdough
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Every Thursday my little Wylie stays home from preschool and we have a day. Perhaps it's because of the endless summer, but lately I've been a little kid-weary, work-distracted, and uninspired, and our time together has been pretty blah. I've been feeling kind of bad about it, so yesterday I decided to give him my undivided attention and we worked on some fun projects, like baking his favorite pumpkin bread and making the play dough for his school.
Read MoreWooden Bookmarks
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I'll be teaming up with my friends at Blurb again, this time at the Brit+Co conference/festival Re:Make where I'll be leading a book craft at their booth. This part of the event features some incredibly creative makers showcasing textiles, housewares, jewelry and print work. I had that in mind when I mocked up a few bookmarks made from ultra-thin sheets of birch plywood to test as a craft that festival goers can make while checking out what Blurb has to offer. They need to be easy, but they have to be good. So here they are. Some are embroidered, some painted. I like the idea of gift giving a good book and a handmade bookmark; it's simple and thoughtful. I still read real books, because I like the weight and the way the paper feels in my hands, plus they make great coasters...
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