It’s the most wonderful time of the year – MISTLETOE TIME! We’re bundling it up for friends and neighbors this year and I’ve made a free printable tag so that you can give it too! My mom always pointed mistletoe out to me as a kid. And I was fascinated by it. What is this…
Things to Sew for Comfy Holiday Gatherings
There’s this thing that’s happened in my family that I expect has happened in most others — the crinkly and constrictive fancy clothes we used to wear for holidays have gotten far more relaxed and comfortable. THANK GOODNESS. But when I think about what to wear for Thanksgiving meals, this is the first thing that…
A Very 5 & 10 Christmas
Who’s up for one last Christmas post? I’m finally getting around to showing you the dresses I made for my girls this year. Luckily they’re not very Christmassy. I didn’t want to spend the time making three dresses that would only be good for one month out of the year, especially since all the girls…
Simple Stenciled Gift Tags
Yesterday I shed some light on stencil abuse and how you can help end it. Today I’m putting stencil skills to good use in a simple stenciled gift tag project with supplies from Martha Stewart Crafts. I love a handmade touch on gift wrap. Nothing crazy, just a little something. A handmade gift is even…
Judgement-Free Homemade Vanilla For All
I’m just getting around to sharing our gift for many of our friends and neighbors. While the holidays are over, I thought you might like to see it. I’d pinned the idea over the summer and finally made a batch in the Fall for holiday gifts. If you already know how to make homemade vanilla,…