A little mixed-media project the boys and I worked on for family. One of those 11th hour sort of things. “Oh hey, let’s watercolor paper!” Then, “We can make heart stamps out ...
I’m happy to announce latest sponsor 41 Orchard, designer of wall decals for nursery and children’s rooms! An eco-minded company, 41-Orchard uses non-toxic inks and decals are PVC free an...
It usually feels blue coming down from the highs of Christmas and New Years, but the year so far hasn’t been so bad. Mostly has to do with having a fun baby (rolled over twice for dad!) and fun...
We worked on a couple of Valentine’s Day treat prototypes and were happy with how they came out! Ryan is still laughing at the very large bag of corks I ordered off eBay. I deal, a grand deal I...
I first thought Pantone’s color of the year Tangerine Tango was a bit of a doozy until I happened upon a few pieces that executed the bold color choice in a more subtle way. And I loved it! See...
My friend Allison, who writes the awesome blog All for the Boys, did a fun post showcasing real boys’ rooms. Click over to see what inspired her and view some other kid rooms in situ! You can s...
Even though Valentine’s Day isn’t as impressive of a holiday as Christmas and New Years, I’m determined to not let this one sneak up on me as the last two did! I came up with a cute...
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Here’s a simple project that is a craft and rudimentary lesson in color theory all wrapped in one. What you’ll need: *self-sealing laminating sheets or pouches *tissue paper in cyan, mage...
A new year and new resolutions can often be synonymous with the goal of being more organized. Paper Coterie is offering a $50 store credit plus free shipping to one lucky reader! Amongst stationery i...
We’ve been eating up all the smiles and coos and trumpety noises by Mara. Kai is weirdly talented in making realistic sound effects and can almost flawlessly mimic Mara, so they’d convers...
The days left till Christmas is winding down, but the craziness certainly isn’t! Between chores, two high-energy boys, and a baby that wants to be held all the time, there is no time for peace ...
My latest project for Bloesem Kids can be found here. An easy project using things you may already have on hand; tin foil, permanent markers, cardboard or foam core, and glue.
Some Instagram pics from the past few weeks or so. I’m always forgetting to bring my real camera, so my phone has been handy. Seriously, what would I do without my phone? I’d get lost aro...
When I was younger, I lived for the days when my aunt took me to the Japanese bookstore — the stationery section was where I spent my time. So I’m happy to share with you online retailer ...
I’m almost certain you’ve already seen this amazing photo backdrop by Matthew Parker. As fate would have it, I soon after stumbled onto this DIY project complete with instructions and tem...
This will sound really dense, but wow newborns sleep a lot! I’m being reminded of so many things I’ve forgotten when it comes to having a baby. After all, it has been four years since we&...
The kids and I created this papier mache igloo using just vellum paper, glue, and a balloon. It was messy fun (okay, and maybe a tiny bit stress when goopy glue went flying because of the kids’...
Last week, I did a guest post at DotComsForMoms on some clothing pieces for fall. Visit here for sources. And hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! My mom and stepdad visited and we sort of chea...
We’re so happy to announce the newest addition to our family! Mara Noelle joined us Kirks on the 16th. We’re all in love, and the boys have been so sweet and enamored with her. Even at a ...
I think many a blogger/designer/fashionista was stunned when these glitter Miu Miu booties from the fall 2011 collection debuted a while back. So far, I’ve seen painted nails and a cake inspire...
Church doesn’t start until 1 in the afternoon, so mornings are slow-paced and quite nice (until 12:15 or so, which is when it gets crazy and Kai refuses to wear socks/tie/belt because it’...
Totally random, as I never do any style posts, but this is what happens when your wardrobe is whittled down to only three tops and a single pair of pants. And I might as well call this a fantasy getu...
I really ought to be cleaning/nesting but making stuff is so much more fun. My sewing skills are pedestrian at best, so I’m glad I was able to pull off this cloud pillow to the degree expected ...
Their birthdays were this week. I now have a 4-yr-old (“Four like Caillou!” Dax likes to say) and a 6-yr-old. And I really thought the baby was going to make her debut last night. Woke up...
We kept hearing about the amazing fall colors in the North Carolina mountains, so a couple Saturdays ago we headed up north. The piles of leaves were such a big deal to the boys. When they attacked R...
I’m getting closer and closer, and as if I weren’t excited enough, bloggers, family members (people everywhere it seems!) are having their babies. So, a topic that frequently comes up wit...
Here’s an easy Halloween craft that even involves a little bit of outdoors time. All you need are 1) twigs (bendable, or strip some dead-ish thin branches off a tree or bush), 2) yarn, 3) glue ...
I’m happy to share that I will now be a regular craft contributor to the ever-inspiring Bloesem Kids! My first contribution are suncatchers inspired by the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, o...
It’s been a challenging sort of week thus far. The kind filled with disappointments and soggy socks from the rain. And sad feelings from missing my best friends, one of which just had her beaut...
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