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I am the first of my friends to become a mother. I always knew I wanted to be a mom, I never even considered any alternatives. But what about all of the lovely gals that aren't so sure? I fear our...

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Shorts on the Line: No Big Dill, Max California, Designs by Sessa PLUS Giveaway

Today we have not two, but three fabulous guest posters for shorts on the line: Katy of No Big Dill, Ari of Max California, and Vanessa of Designs by Sessa. PLUS, we have an awesome giveaway! Can...

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Shorts on the Line: Fake It While You Make It and elsie marley

Woohoo! Day four of the sewalong and I get to introduce two of my favorite people: Carolyn of Fake It While You Make It and Meg of elsie marley. Carolyn has one of those blogs where you never want...

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Shorts on the Line: Cirque du Bebe and Sanae Ishida

It's day three of shorts on line! I am thrilled to introduce Sophie of Cirque du Bebe and Sanae of Sanae Ishida. Nobody rocks a self-sewn wardrobe like Sophie; with mad sewing skills, awesome...

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Shorts on the Line: Delia Creates and Buzzmills

Welcome to day two of shorts on line! Today we have the lovely and talented Delia of Delia Creates and Jane of Buzzmills. Delia brings great style to all she makes and her site is a chalk full of...

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Shorts on the Line: Petit a Petit & Family and Shwin & Shwin

It is my pleasure to announce the first two guest posters in our series, Celina of Petit a Petit and Family and Shauna of Shwin & Shwin! Celina is not only a children's fashion designer and amazing...

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Shorts on the Line Kickoff

I'm so exited! The shorts on the line sewalong officially starts tomorrow! I am thrilled to announce this amazing line up of guest posters: 6/10 - Petit a Petit and Family and Shwin & Shwin 6/11 -...

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Free Printable: Father's Day Wallet Size Picture Frame

Looking for a quick and easy, yet thoughtful and personalized Father's Day gift? How about this fun little framed photo for his wallet? Okay, I must admit this little gift is so simple and...

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Shorts on the Line 2013

I am thrilled to announce that Rachael and I are hosting the shorts on the line sewalong again this year. It was such a blast last year we simply couldn't resist. Plus, with temps rising we all...

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Galaxy Jams: A Fancy Pants Review and Giveaway

I am more than a little excited about Jude's newest pajama pants. First, I am thrilled because I have found my new favorite pj pattern, the Fancy Pants Legging by Titchy Threads. And second, I am...

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Knit: Bitty Baby Booties

My cousin is expecting her first baby, and I couldn't resist making her a little something to celebrate. This will be only the second baby in the family, Jude being the first, so we are all very...

May 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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5 Awesome Audio Books for Preschoolers

I'm pretty sure Jude could happily be read to all day long. He loves to climb into my lap with a big stack of books. And I love it too. Reading stories is one of our favorite pastimes....

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The Best Part of Waking Up

I can't remember when I became a coffee drinker, but I don't really have any adult morning memories that don't start with a cup (or two) of coffee (except when I was pregnant of course). So when I...

May 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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DIY Chicken Coop

Want a coop tour? Oh, I'm so glad you said yes! I am more than a little stoked about my chicks' new digs. This was a DIY green build through and through. We spent exactly zero dollars on wood. All...

May 20, 2013 Like

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this moment

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Words (and...

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Dear Son ...

Jude, I know Mother's Day is about appreciating everything your mother does for you, but I wanted to take a moment to thank you for making me a mom. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted...

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Super Simple Homemade Granola

This might not be the very best granola, but it is the very easiest. In fact, in my house, I refer to it as dish-free granola. Here's the thing, I love the idea of purchasing little to no food that...

May 9, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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A Brand New Look!

Okay, I cheated. I wasn't exactly screen-free last week. Instead of pinning and instagramming and facebooking, I was coding and photoshoping and working very hard to update this small and friendly...

May 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Please Stand By

I will participating in Screen Free Week. I hope to return next Monday refreshed and full of new ideas. I will be checking my email occasionally so if you need me feel free to drop me a line,...

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Coastal Cargos - Complete!

Inspired by Meg, I decided to try my hand at the Coastal Cargos by Blank Slate Patterns. Oh man, these bad boys nearly killed me. So many details. Too many details. I skipped the zipper fly, bias...

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Give Old T-Shirts New Life

I know I do this a lot (1, 2, 3). But really, can you blame me? Between my husband and my father, I have an almost unending supply of cool t-shirts just begging to be upcycled. Sure, you can get...

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Tiny Pocket(less) Tank

I finally did some sewing! And for myself no less! After seeing many a fab tiny pocket tank on Fake It While You Make It, I decided that it was time to make my own. And just in time for the Spring...

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Has It Really Been Three Years?

Three years ago I started this blog on a whim. I had enjoyed reading blogs since planning my wedding and the birth of my son made me want to join the conversation. And what a conversation is has...

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It's Too Beautiful to Blog

I had lots of cool post ideas for this week but I just couldn't sit my butt at the computer while the sun was shining and the temperatures where rising. The chicks got to have their first outdoor...

Apr 12, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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DIY Decor: Our Instax Wall

I am horrible about printing and displaying pictures. I take thousands of pictures, and I've only had a fraction of them printed. I still haven't framed any of my wedding pics, and the only framed...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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In the Garden: Sowing Seeds

Hooray for Spring! We have been busy working in the garden. Lots of weeding and trimming and turning beds, not exactly fun, but I honestly love any time spent in the garden. Jude loves turning the...

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Easter 2013

I love entertaining. However, I don't love throwing a party and trying to photograph it. If I were a wealthy host I would hire a photographer instead of a caterer. Our Easter this year was full of...

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Martha Stewart to the Rescue

As a Virgo and self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist”, you’d think I was super organized: a place for everything and everything in its place. Oh, how I wish this was true. I wish organizing and...

Apr 1, 2013 Like

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Free Printable Lacing Cards

Looking for a last minute Easter basket stuffer? Me too! Honestly, I was looking for an excuse to do a little baby chick photo shoot; and so, inspired by these lacing cards, I made a version that...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sparkle Magic Time

Shorts on the Line: No Big Dill, Max California, Designs by Sessa PLUS Giveaway

Shorts on the Line: Fake It While You Make It and elsie marley

Shorts on the Line: Cirque du Bebe and Sanae Ishida

Shorts on the Line: Delia Creates and Buzzmills

Shorts on the Line: Petit a Petit & Family and Shwin & Shwin

Shorts on the Line Kickoff

Free Printable: Father's Day Wallet Size Picture Frame

Shorts on the Line 2013

Galaxy Jams: A Fancy Pants Review and Giveaway

Knit: Bitty Baby Booties

5 Awesome Audio Books for Preschoolers

The Best Part of Waking Up

DIY Chicken Coop

this moment

Dear Son ...

Super Simple Homemade Granola

A Brand New Look!

Please Stand By

Coastal Cargos - Complete!

Give Old T-Shirts New Life

Tiny Pocket(less) Tank

Has It Really Been Three Years?

It's Too Beautiful to Blog

DIY Decor: Our Instax Wall

In the Garden: Sowing Seeds

Easter 2013

Martha Stewart to the Rescue

Free Printable Lacing Cards

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