Friday was dedicated to a 70's and 80's themed photo shoot at school. It was our first attempt at a project like this, and so much fun. A few of the props and things I brought to share. Shelby gave m...
I love snow from inside. It's a bit too cold and wet to just be standing around in. It was a really cold day today, but we managed to take a picture to document the falling flakes. left to right: Ser...
I love finding new music on a Saturday morning. Lulu and the Lampshades has been playing all morning in my sewing room. Here's why... xo melissa
Valentines. I love this holiday. Maybe it's because my mom was so crafty, made me a fabric covered shoe-box "mailbox" and I won the Valentine's contest in 6th grade. Thanks, mom! There is something r...
I loved every minute of our wedding. It was exactly how I imagined it would be. We had a great time with our friends and family. Everyone worked incredibly hard with a lot of spirit to help us carry ...
I am making things in these colors today. Just a little project for the weekend. More soon!My new favorite breakfast (mid-morning snack).... bananas and berries. My husband has new shoes that I bough...
My husband has been gone about a week now, he's on a job in New Mexico, and I miss him terribly. I never realized all of the little and big things he does that I take for granted daily. Such as takin...
... taking a nap in the studio...i love their company. xo melissa
Lately it seems that my must-try 'new' crafts lists is getting longer... paint by numbers, weaving, beading. Joining the list is tie-dye. Its a simple art that can create amazing kaleidoscopes of col...
January is coming to an end, and I am just about organized for the year. (yes, it takes me the whole month!). I have my craft studio set up, closets cleaned out, most of my correspondence in order, a...
After perusing the internet for some tutorial inspiration I landed on a bow how-to from Cut Out and Keep. I am now a bit (perhaps, too) excited about putting these little guys on almost everything. L...
Hanging out in my studio tonight, after a lovely dinner with my mom, I got a kick out of these old videos from the television show, What's My Line? There are so many other good ones, but these are so...
The youngest member of our family, Peanut aka Gigie, is now officially a college student. She is a freshman at UC Berkeley in California. Since I too will be a full time student in 2 weeks, I will pr...
There is a new member of our family, Dori! We brought this sweet girl home on New Years Eve. She is 9 weeks old tomorrow. She is 1/2 Min Pin and 1/2 Jack Russell Terrier. Already she has a great pers...
I'm taking time today to get inspired. My studio at home is fully stocked and mostly organized. I have a great big blank wall and plans to fill it today with a bit of color and fancy. Here are a few ...
I will definitely be taking my husband on a movie date soon. Nowhere Boy, is a glimpse into John Lennon's childhood and the creation of the band. He's been a fan of the Beatles since he was little, l...
Tonight is all about finishing the presents, decorating the house and getting in that holiday spirit!Tomorrow come feel the glee at the Stitch Lab Grand Opening!I've just gotten home from there and I...
My family loves to watch movies around the holidays. Since I am making most of my presents this year I have been watching a lot of movies as I craft, crochet and sew. Every year we watch Little Women...
My dad just sent me a video birthday card with one of my favorite childhood characters, Topo Gigio, singing Las Mananitas. My sister and I loved this little guy when we were little. It was Tammy's bi...
We had so much fun "working" with our photographer. From the minute we met Suzi (of Q Weddings) we knew we wanted her to be a part of our big day. She is super knowledgeable about weddings and her ph...
About a year after Alex and I were engaged we started to get serious about our wedding planning. We really enjoyed our first year of being engaged and didn't realize how much there was to do, to thro...
Picture booth fun at the dinner table with my niece, Monse.Hope you all had a great day too!xo melissa
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