mommyhood is loving
i am in luv with this embroidery project from the lovely alicia from posie gets cozy over on sew mama sew. this is definitely on my to do list for the winter!
aren't these fab? these would look so darling in a little girls room or playroom. you can find the how to on how to make your own from egg cartons on esprit cabane. {via ohdeedoh}
i went to old navy recently to try these on, didn't like them but i ended up going home with this in black instead! c'mon evening chill, bring it on - i'm ready.....well, almost.
yummmmm, i'll take a double serving of these potates tonight for dinner! the cooking blog "fresh 365" is a great resource for some yummy recipes.
i swooned when i saw this post on betz white's blog on how to take a random hum drum tote bag and recover it using the original bag as a liner!!! what a fab idea!!
the new knitting patterns over on pickles make me actually a bit excited for the fall and chilly weather.
make sure to get your entry in over on sfgirlbybay for your chance to win some new amy butler bedding that i have been dreaming about!!!
what a great idea for using up some old tshirts - why not turn them into a quilt?
is it already that time of year? i couldn't resist posting about this pattern for a quilted tree skirt. i don't have one and i plan on getting one of these bad boys done in time for xmas.
"if your sister is in a tearing hurry to go out and cannot catch your eye, she's wearing your best sweater." ~ pam brown
isn't this fabulous! i never would have thought of doing this and i have a knife rack exactly like this that i stare at daily! what a great way to add some color to the kitchen! make one for yourself with the how to over on the farm chicks.
i just picked up some of this fabric from ikea and swooned when i saw this project made from it over on revoluzza! there are goodies galore on this blog! {via whipup}
i wish i could spend a few hours in this shop! so gorgeous!
ohhh, another knitting book to add to my wish list! i love the title of this book "pints and purls - portable projects for the social knitter" and the projects are hilarious! a must read for any social knitter!
get your kids ready for school/preschool with this tute for sewing your own school bags over on make it do.
oh joy! has released the loveliest home office collection through chronicle books! oh how i wished my budget allowed for me to go nuts over on the chronicle books website. i find it hard to control the drool factor when perusing their latest goodies.
this is for you dana! hope the move goes well ya cowgirl you!!! yee-haw!! make sure to make up your own batch of cowgirl cookies from bakerella in honor of dana from the blog made!
i was so excited to stumble upon the new online gallery "lovely clusters". rachel already has a blog under the same name and this is an extension of it that is a wonderful and gorgeous collection of beautiful handmade goods by designers and artists linking to their shops. the icing on the cake is that you can shop by color cluster! yes, dreamy shoppers rejoice! pick your fave colour and then get clicking. she's teamed up with vicki from "simply hue" and together they have made what is sure to be one of my fave places to shop!
i'm going to be knitting these as soon as the warm weather is gone.
you all know i am a fan of the blog heart of light and i was ecstatic when catching up on my reader that she has launched an etsy store under the same name! go pick up a cute headband!
diy canvas frame inspiration board over on creature comforts
one of my fave knitting blogs pickles has launched a new store! plus i'm all over this shawl for the early fall!
i don't have anything to say about this link except it's friggin wonderful!!!!! go check it out! who's your girl crush?
i loooovvve small magazine time! the autumn issue is available online now - quick, head on over and get ready to drool!!!!! click here to get lost in your copy.
ohhh, lovely, lovely! i came across kaitlin from b.poetic recently and just had to share a bit about her. you all know how i love a great repurpose and boy do i adore these! b.poetic takes vintage fabrics and turns them into the most gorgeous accessories! everything from shoe clips to corsages, and hair pieces to fabric banners, they are all drool worthy!
here's a bit about b.poetic:Life is short. B. happy. Wear flowers.
{all images b.poetic}
i love the simpleness of this print. (via oh, hello friend)
refashion a dish towel into this handy kids art apron.
i luv anything betz white does but these little felted balls just brightened up my day! so cheerful! while you're over there make sure to check out her new fabric line - i seriously drool over my entire keyboard every time i see it.
i really need to work on my quilting skills, one day i will, i will, i will attempt to accomplish these....emphasis on the "attempt"......a newbie sewer can dream right? get the how to for each of these blocks here, here and here.
this refashion over on "thimbly things" is to die for! seriously, i can't get over the before & after! love it!
i'm drooling (yep, i've been drooling a lot these days) over the prints in this lovely, fresh summer quilt. (via sew, mamma, sew!)
i would like to try having a go at this cute dress, what fabric would you guys make it in?
yummy! peach cupcakes with brown sugar frosting! oh smitten kitchen how i adore you!
1. aviary minky toddler blanket - one lucky baby
1. baby blanket in chocolate and pink - the patacake baby
my birds
don't miss out on the next round of the photo e-course "unravelling" by the wonderfully talented susannah conway.
isn't this baby blanket fabulous? i luv it! designer lisa rupp made one for her little one (she designed the print) and is now selling the fabric so you can whip up your very own! the colors are so fresh and yummy! {via twig & thistle}
the sweet & lovely kristen has a new social bookmarking site for crafters that you must check out called "craftig"! this site looks like lots of fun and is a must subscribe for anyone on the lookout for craft projects galore.
chez larsson has to have one of the most organized and neatest homes i have ever seen. she is sure to give martha a run for her money when it comes to nifty tricks to spruce up your dirty closets. here's a great trick she did to revamp some drawer organizers.
ashley from lil blue boo (one of my current fave blogs) has a whack load of new tutes to share but this little wagon cover caught my eye and i thought it was a great idea to soften up a bumpy ride. click here for the how to.
i luv this refashion over on samster mommy on how she took a pair of her old cargo pants and revamped them into drawstring pants for her little girl! great idea! {via craft gossip}
we had a fun weekend even though mackenzie is still feeling under the weather. it's been a bit tough getting things done online when you have a sick toddler. i whipped up a new piece of artwork for our bedroom from a pretty piece of wrapping paper i adore. i scooped on some fun dish towels for $1 each to brighten our kitchen up for the fall, some winter clothes for mackenzie and we finally were able to get our 1940's dresser - we love, love, love it! it was a steal for both the dresser and the mirror for $50!! sure pays off to shop secondhand and barter the price. it was selling originally selling for $150! the dresser is 6'2" and we love every inch of it.
i am loving the new guest column "color me pretty" on decor 8 from "a creative mint" blogger leslie shewring! her photos are fantastic and i want to just pop into each of them, grab all the items and cover my apartment with them. so lovely!
hannah over on "while they sleep" has a new pattern out in her etsy shop for a pod swaddler! interested? swing by her blog and enter her giveaway to win one of your very own or pick up a copy of the pattern to sew one for yourself! either way this is a great project :)
a new e-book out from the object project called "sew expecting" is sure to be filled with some yummy projects for all you moms to be out there!
p.s. - i heart rachel from "p.s. i quilt" for making this easy, and gorgeous quilting tute over on moda bake shop! so summery and sweet!
ummmm, i want this trailer. bad. doesn't it make you just want to hop on inside and have a cup of tea? go check out the full pic here. i luv her little curtains and the fabric lined cabinet! {via a beautiful mess} 
i am a self confessed hat addict and i seriously get my hat wearing party on during most of the seasons of the year, but truly, my favorite time is the fall. i get to knitting and whip up way too many hats that i even have time to wear. i can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this book - "hat heads"...it's time to feed my addiction, the wool monsters are hungry! {via craft}
kate from "censational girl" emailed me the link to this super fabulous diy project for your very own drying rack! i am over the moon about this project and only wish i had a more room in my apartment so i could make one. i swear i heard my bras/panties begging to be hung to dry on this lovely rack.
i am swooning, and i mean swooning over this pattern from classic elite yarns and have decided this is going to be my go to cardi for the fall. i just need to find the right wool and save my pennies to buy the pattern. why oh why can't this be one of the freebies? (via a friend to knit with)
pretty up your office by making your very own framed bulletin board. learn how here. (via craft gossip)
darling dexter - i so badly want your skirt or to find out what pattern you used to make it.
1) teach your wee ones the alphabet and spelling with this pretty little tute from "lil blue boo".
the purl bee has a quick, warm knit baby blanket pattern up that's just perfect for all those baby showers coming up. i love the color combos!
