Remember the jeans I refashioned into a pencil skirt for me a couple of days ago? Well, here they are again! I really liked the nice big hem on these jeans and knew as soon as I started the skirt refashion for me that I wanted to do a toddler skirt for Arden. How handy that Homemade by {…Continue Reading}
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My first feature! And I’m beginning to see a trend to what I’m working on… It’s fall! I love fall in Michigan, though today is a bit dreary. All the better to stay inside and create cute things and post about them!    I’ve been making these pinafore tops all summer. With the onset of fall and {…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}
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}
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}
At nearly 18 months Arden has her four front teeth on both top and bottom, first molars, and canines are making their painful way in. So, I thought it was time for her first trip to the dentist to make sure everything looked as it should. Her favorite part was the children’s play area. She played with {…Continue Reading}
