Self – whip up a mobile

A friend and I got together this past weekend to craft mobiles. Seriously, when the mountain of laundry is piling and I can hardly keep my head above water, what on earth makes me think, “Self, let’s whip up a mobile this weekend!” Anyways … I love how colorful the butterflies are! I plan to […]

Links to Love

Zulily has HABA toys – a Jemma favorite – on special through May 14th. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can through this link (if you purchase something, I’ll get a credit, which is swell). Then, happy HABA shopping (and all the other fantastic specials Zulily has). I’m going to whip up these Peanut […]

Treasure Hunting & the New Costco

I had high expectations of our Friday. It’s our day to run errands and accomplish everything under the sun.  I had a doctor appointment in the morning; Jemma was an angel smiling her way into all the nurses’ hearts. Then we went treasure hunting at Value Village. I had hopes of finding some Montessori-esque toys. […]

Urban Posie Blanket

Too much to do, too little time. My daily mantra. After we arrived home from our marriage retreat on Sunday I started laundry, fed Jemma, ate dinner, caught a few glimspes of Kansas basketball and instead of more lackluster chores  I decided to sew. Lackluster is a fabulous word. Matt Nathanson, Augustana and I sang/sewed our […]

Sewn

I got a sewing machine for my birthday last Fall and I’m here to share a few of my latest projects! Burp clothes in fun, girlie prints! Idea credit Designed and sewn my Jemma’s grandma Free pattern from Craft Warehouse I’ve got lots on my “to sew” list:Babushka dollstuffed elephantmore mermaidsfelt clip flowersyo-yo clip flowersstuffed […]

Matryoska or Babushka?

Jemma and I have a tiny obsession with Babushka dolls. When I was expecting I found an adorable onesie while thrifting that had a Babushka doll on it. Jemma wore it to her 2 week pediatrician appointment. From then on, I’ve been loving these little dolls for Jem. Of course, there aren’t many baby things […]

Our Little Valentine

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Dream Deskspace

iHeart Organizing I shall not let this AMAZING organization blog bring me down. I shall tuck away these inspirations for another day.