Fabric Sunshine for a Dreary Winter (plus a Curtain Tutorial Roundup)

I never would consider myself someone who is “good at decorating”. I was barely an adult when we bought our home and I became a stay-at-home-mom. Six years later, I finally feel like I understand our home and family well enough to inject finishing touches into our spaces. With the gloomy grey winter looming ahead, it was time to stop collecting ideas and start making them happen. And the place to make it happen in? The place I spend 85% of my time in – my living room.  Continue reading

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Minoru Sew-along: Check-in Day #3

As I said in my 2012 Goals post, I’m joining in the Minoru Jacket Sew-along. Today is Day Three. I am really enjoying the pace of this so far. Usually, I squeeze in as much progress as possible in my limited sewing time, but Tasia is breaking the project down into smaller chunks that fit much better into my rather busy existence.  Continue reading

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Looking Back, Looking Forward: 2011 Recap and 2012 Goals

I don’t know about you, but I don’t really have time to do the processing and planning that the New Year encourages until Christmas is all the way over. On Sunday, we celebrated the feast of the Epiphany. Yesterday, I put away (most of) our decorations. Today, my new 2012 planner arrived in the mail. Finally, I am ready to look back on 2011 and start planning 2012.  Continue reading

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Attack of the Pajama Eaters II: Santa’s Elves Were Busy

Oh My Gosh. I had so much fun browsing through all of your Pajama Eater photos this afternoon! You certainly were an industrious bunch this holiday season!  Continue reading

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Christmas Gifts 2011

MERRY (ninth day of) CHRISTMAS!!!

I hope you all have enjoyed time with your family. I sure have, and I enjoyed giving out the few handmade gifts I made this year.  Continue reading

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