I can’t take any credit for this one since my Mom made it years ago and gave it to me when they moved to Florida full-time. I get it out every year, and I think it’s great! You’ll need a doormat with a prominent grid pattern. The design could be borrowed from a simple cross {…Continue Reading}
Arden is 18 months old! Crazy toddler alert!   Arden is now a confident walker and working on running. Turns out she might have struck out on her own a little earlier, but she had a persistent respiratory infection which was probably causing her ears to be congested. As soon as we started an {…Continue Reading}
I’m trying to get things figured out early enough to make Arden’s Halloween costume this year. In the running are: Maybe it’s because the model looks a little like Arden, but I can so totally see this! Plus, she could probably wear the skirt and shirt after halloween if I remove the suspenders. Plus, it {…Continue Reading}
Cuorduroy season is apon us! I found a cute apple print cuorduroy and then I found this really cute pattern for a jumper. Have I said how much I love my new sewing machine? It sews on buttons! Not that they’re that difficult, but seriously? It sews on buttons! The pattern for the view I {…Continue Reading}
Borrowed from Kojo Designs who borrowed from luvinthemommyhood. Making: Play fridge to go with Arden’s garage sale play kitchen.Cooking: Trying to find new and interesting vegetarian and kid-friendly meals.Drinking: Starbucks Via iced coffee.Reading: Stieg Larssons The Girl Who Played With Fire.Wanting: More time to spend with my daughter. I’m pursuing a less-than-full-time position, but it’s {…Continue Reading}
Arden had a play date to LeCronier’s Baby Acres in Freeland, MI with her friend Ethan. We all had a really nice time. Can’t beat the entertainment value of $4 per person!
I am super-geeked about this project. Arden loves it already, and I am pretty darn pleased with myself for making it for her! Super-hubby Dave has been busy with major outdoor projects for several recent weekends (fence installation, garage demolition), so I decided that Labor day weekend would be my DIY weekend. I was inspired {…Continue Reading}
When you embark on the journey to parenthood, it comes with a mile-long list of things to purchase. Some of them are necessities (crib, clothing, medicines, etc.), and some of them are just nice to have. Some things that work for someone else won’t work for you and vice-versa. I won’t get into the obvious {…Continue Reading}
This project started percolating after I had gone through the bins of my pre-pregnancy clothes for like the third time, trying to see if any of my favorites would fit. A depressing task. I know I have about 20 or so pounds to lose, but I also need to face facts that things just aren’t ever going to be {…Continue Reading}
One of the main features of Arden’s nursery is a peg rail going around the room. The idea was a bit of a collaboration between my mother and myself. I knew I wanted some kind of a detail going around the room, but I didn’t like the idea of a chair rail.  Mom suggested using knobs, {…Continue Reading}
