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I love to sew, decorate my new house, and paint things to make them look better. Tutorials and ideas on my blog! Book coming out in June 2014 from Potter Craft!

How to Wear DIY: The soft peplum top on errand date night

Happy, happy Friday before the long weekend! I have some big ideas for projects to do this weekend, but am not going anywhere and hope to spend some quality time relaxing around the house. I need...

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Dining room update: gallery wall and fun lighting!

Ah, the art of the gallery wall... I know there are tons of "how to make a gallery wall" tips, from Apartment Therapy to Design Crush, and yet it's always tricky for me. I've had gallery wall areas...

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That blue lace dress update--I took your advice!

You all were totally right about this dress I made out of vintage blue lace... (without even thinking about it as I cut it out, I made the skirt length the whole width of the fabric, since it had...

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How to Wear DIY: The striped dress I love

Loving this navy and white striped dress I made earlier this spring. It's finally warm enough to wear it out, like I did last weekend with a bright necklace and some wedges that have been in the...

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New home project, new ugly mirror for the sewing room

It's been quite a while since I did a spray paint project... I guess winter gets that way. But now it's spray-painting weather, and I was megaproductive last weekend and made over a super ugly...

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Yes, make your own ketchup. Easy DIY recipe, Paleo-friendly version!

I sort of hate to admit it, but I really like ketchup. I almost never have any reason to eat it, but I've always really liked the sweet/tangy taste, whether on fried things or not... but I don't...

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The greatest little terrarium shop and my first attempt...

Terrarium shop?? That's what I said when my coworker told me about Artemisia after getting a terrarium gift certificate from there as a birthday gift... an entire store dedicated to terrariums and...

May 10, 2013 Like

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New Mexico vacay

We're back from vacation in New Mexico over a long weekend and are getting back into a normal routine, which is always hard. We haven't been on a real vacation together since our honeymoon in 2011...

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Shorts inspiration, and the very fast DIY cutoff jeans shorts

Want a super easy project to do this weekend? World's fasted DIY project coming up, largely because I decided to do it, did it, took the photos, and started this post in a span of about 25 minutes....

May 3, 2013 Like

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BOOK MANUSCRIPT IN.

This is a big day. It's May 1, sure, but it's also the due date for my book manuscript, due to my editor at Potter Craft, the craft division of Random House. I submitted it just minutes past my...

May 1, 2013 Like

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How to Wear DIY: A summer dress for a springtime baby shower

Went to a baby shower this weekend! I've only been to one before and didn't really know what to expect, but the invitations were pale pink, and it's a baby girl, so... I figured it's be best to...

Apr 29, 2013 Like

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Little blogging tips Part 6

Part 6 of my loosely ongoing series of little blogging tips! One hobbyist blogger to others. Hope you enjoy these and get a little blogging inspiration! Suzannah's blogging tip #16: Use the free...

Apr 26, 2013 Like

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Pretty pictures of summer West Elm and Market goodies

Last week I went to a super fun event put on by West Elm for media and bloggers--and am so honored to be invited! Our local store hosts these to launch their new lines, and I've never been able to...

Apr 24, 2013 Like

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Sweater into Peter Pan collar top makeover

It's been a while since I did a sweater makeover... I did this one on a whim and pulled this sweater out of my Goodwill pile, but it's a super nice one--100% wool!--and I'm glad I found a new use...

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How to Wear DIY: Printed jeans and dyed wedges

This outfit, featuring those jeans I printed and the amazing wedges I dyed (is it too early for open-toed wedges and mint???!) is about the shape. Straight legs, short, puffy sleeves, tucked in......

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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Skirt surgery! The remade neon pencil skirt

I have been craving COLOR this spring! So when I found a neon candy apple green pencil skirt at Goodwill I bought it even though they didn't have my size. They had a bunch donated from Target, tags...

Apr 17, 2013 Like

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Made myself a classic striped dress

Another new dress for spring! I think I've been dreaming about this one for a while, actually, looking back through all my fun dress inspirations on my dresses pinboard... My navy and white stripe...

Apr 15, 2013 Like

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How to make fresh coconut milk--from a sweet young coconut!

I'm so excited to share this today, and so proud of my husband for [blogging at all and] posting this awesome photo tutorial (photos by yours truly) on how to make your own coconut milk (fresh,...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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How to make a peplum top out of any dress pattern! Two ways...

I know that peplums may not be the first trend you think of when you think "spring"... but I definitely look forward to a chance to wear a top without several layers under and over it to keep warm,...

Apr 11, 2013 Like

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How to Wear DIY: Blue skirt from Megan Nielsen pattern, and DIY shoes

After a couple weeks of deceptive sun and high '70's temperatures... we've had some rain recently. So, my attempt to look springy despite a cruel bit of rain over the weekend. I'm craving COLOR!!...

Apr 8, 2013 Like

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Super easy Paleo-friendly chocolate cupcakes

I used to be quite the baker. In high school and college, I played around with my favorite cake and cookie recipes, kept a binder of the best magazine pages and printed notes, and had even...

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New peplum top experimentation

New kind of peplum time! I got a little experimental with this one, inspired by the looser, softer, more casual peplums I've seen this season, and I'd say for the most part it worked. So here's...

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Weekend Inspiration: Art and offices

This week has been intense and it's soooo time for the weekend! I spent 10.5 hours at work yesterday finishing up a report, and of course have a book to write when I get home. ;) So I've been...

Mar 29, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Sewing Circle: Paper bag waist shorts!

I haven't done a Sewing Circle post in a while, but I just heard from a reader who said it was her favorite feature... and, I have a great recent question to share with you! I'd love to hear...

Mar 27, 2013 Like

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Made my own applique! DIY heart tee with iron-on

Happy to show off an advancement in my tee applique methods; always be growing, right? I've done plenty of spray adhesive on fabric before to make appliques, but this year found a less-messy method...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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My favorite quotes and reminders: Stress and happiness for people who do too much...

This isn't the prettiest topic, but it's something on my mind and probably yours, too. This post has been in draft form for quite a while now but I recently checked something related off my to-do...

Mar 22, 2013 Like

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How to Wear DIY: Painted things, and the style shoot for non-stylebloggers

This How to Wear DIY comes with a fun and hopefully inspiring back story--I wore these DIY pieces to the Portland Bloggers "Strike a Pose" style shoot event, a fantastic and sold-out "style shoot...

Mar 21, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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The vintage blue lace into a trendy dress

New dress! It's not spring yet, but when it does get warm enough, I'll be ready. I'm so glad I got a chance to put together the fabric and pattern from this Instagram: a vintage blue lace that I...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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How to make a shirt reversible! Tutorial

Here's a tutorial I hope you'll have a use for! I had this pretty lace-backed tee in a loose, boxy-but-flattering shape, and one day was looking through my closet for a lace top in the same neutral...

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How to Wear DIY: The soft peplum top on errand date night

Dining room update: gallery wall and fun lighting!

That blue lace dress update--I took your advice!

How to Wear DIY: The striped dress I love

New home project, new ugly mirror for the sewing room

Yes, make your own ketchup. Easy DIY recipe, Paleo-friendly version!

The greatest little terrarium shop and my first attempt...

New Mexico vacay

Shorts inspiration, and the very fast DIY cutoff jeans shorts

BOOK MANUSCRIPT IN.

How to Wear DIY: A summer dress for a springtime baby shower

Little blogging tips Part 6

Pretty pictures of summer West Elm and Market goodies

Sweater into Peter Pan collar top makeover

How to Wear DIY: Printed jeans and dyed wedges

Skirt surgery! The remade neon pencil skirt

Made myself a classic striped dress

How to make fresh coconut milk--from a sweet young coconut!

How to make a peplum top out of any dress pattern! Two ways...

How to Wear DIY: Blue skirt from Megan Nielsen pattern, and DIY shoes

Super easy Paleo-friendly chocolate cupcakes

New peplum top experimentation

Weekend Inspiration: Art and offices

Sewing Circle: Paper bag waist shorts!

Made my own applique! DIY heart tee with iron-on

My favorite quotes and reminders: Stress and happiness for people who do too much...

How to Wear DIY: Painted things, and the style shoot for non-stylebloggers

The vintage blue lace into a trendy dress

How to make a shirt reversible! Tutorial

How to Wear DIY: The vintage lace remade skirt and pleather!

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