ONE-DERLAND … Invitations

All good parties start with a fancy invitation, wouldn’t you agree? When Dominic and I were planning our wedding we I decided it was SUPER important to have fabulous invitations. I had this whole bridezilla philosophy of how the invitations set the tone for the entire ceremony/reception. Somehow I figured that bad invitations practically led […]

We’ve almost arrived in One-derland!

Awhile back I blogged about my idea for Jem’s 1st birthday. I decided to put the Tutti Fruitti theme on hold until she is 2 and run with the whole number/age alliteration (is that what you would call it?) and go for a 1 theme – Alice in Wonderland. Get it? Wonderland = One-derland :) […]

Jemma’s Tent

Awhile back I mentioned this adorable tent to my Mom. She and my Dad surprised Jemma with one of her very own as an early birthday present! Isn’t it adorable? Jemma’s Pops and Mimi followed the instructions in the above link pretty closely – the biggest modification was the elastic loops that hold on the […]

Happy Birthday – Terrarium Style

We celebrated my sister’s birthday with a surprise trip to Artemisia – a terrarium shop! She took a lovely class and left with her very own treasure. Katie is teaching 6th grade this year and we have plans to host a terrarium workshop in her classroom sometime this school year. I can’t wait to be […]

I’m So Crafty

My sewing machine and I are becoming such besties. No TV show or book can compete right now. I’m all about the thread, fabric, and quiet whoosh of my sweet Singer. I’m pretty sure she needs a name. My Mac is named Maude, so it would only be fitting if my Singer got a cute […]

Pinterest Project – Doily Runner

 Soon, very soon these little doilies … will become this … Source When I first caved and joined Pinterest, this doily table runner was one of my very first pins. I adore how whimsical it looks. It’s terribly unique and oh-so-perfect! My lovely ma scored a boatload of vintage doilies at a retirement home garage […]

Star Worthy V. 2

Here’s another round of Star Worthy … I’m really feelin’ doilies these days, especially this garland Thoughts on being a full-time mama “Falling in love and getting your heart broken, all at the same time” – so true! Thrift List – old highchair for this project This camera bag is on my birthday list – […]

July Goals: Week 3

July Goals – Week 1 – Week 2 It took me a bit to get this posted, because I wanted to include a picture of one of my fabulous crafts. I’m letting it go since my goal was to do these things … not necessarily blog about it in a timely manner :) CRAFT Create […]