Something I’m thankful for this week: Spoonflower I Spy Swap 3 is finished! All of the participants should have their fabric in-hand now. Or under-presser-foot. Whichever. There are a handful of picks in this swap that’ve been chosen in previous swaps. The cameras, kites and alligators, for example. I love the variety of color and…
Have yourself a Minted little Christmas (card)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, after the stress of getting my own Christmas cards ordered and distributed is over, that is. After that, it’s all oohing and aaahing over my mailbox everyday. I just love Christmas cards. I save them all. I have favorites. I look at them constantly throughout the…
The Lazy Girls’ Guide to Making a Ball Gown
My husband and I went to the Marine Corps Ball this year (we’re not affiliated with the Marines in any way, but they invite lowly civilians like us, so that’s pretty nice. It’s a fun opportunity to get really dressed up and scrape the dried-up layer off the top of your only lipstick and dig…
Casual Fridays, Princess-Style
My girls were invited to a Princess birthday party and were encouraged to wear their royal attire. I knew the party was going to be outdoors, near a playground, and it was likely to be 95 degrees. So instead of putting them in those stretch velvet polyester numbers, which get torn off within 5 minutes…
And Now There’s Organization for Everyone
When I made drawer stickers to help organize my girls and their clothes about two years ago, I had no idea that I’d later make them a product. When I made them available for sale, I had no idea who’d buy them. I pictured moms like me who were a bit frayed by prompting kids…