Blooming Deer Pillow $88.00 Hello!  Here I am with another project inspired by something I saw while perusing my Anthro catalog that just came in the mail. I liked it because it is seasonal, but not so literally Christmas.  I commissioned my talented hubby to draw the pattern for the ...

For those of you who don't sew at all - this is a dazzling no-sew project.  Of course, I copied it from Anthropologie.  Are you tired of me doing that?  Oh well, i guess you'll just have to live with it because I LOVE anthro and can't afford to buy stuff there.  So I copycat.  I have seen many ...

Okay my beginner sewers, or those of you who just don't sew often, this is a GREAT project for you. You can make one for yourself or this would make an excellent Holiday gift. My good friend Laura (the photographer) was visiting this weekend and we made this scarf together.  This ...

The idea for this rug was first conceived when mom and I found a foam Floor Mat at Ross for $12.  I have been wanting to make a rug for Charlotte's room for sometime now, but making rugs is really hard - what do you use for the base?  Well, this playmat was the perfect solution. Browsing ...

Today we are graced with the presence of my little sister - Joanna.  She is a lovely little newlywed (1 yr) and keeps a lovely home.  This recipe is a great one and pretty inexpensive.  I actually made it Tuesday night and it is definitely Ryan and Charlotte approved.  It was amazing!  Let's have a ...

My inspiration came from this Rosette pillow from Anthropologie ($58). It is really simple to make and adds a very elegant touch to any room.  Ready?  This is how I did it - Step one:  Cut out a 22" square for the front (the larger you make the front the more "gathery" it will be) and a 17" ...