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  • Easy Fixes Around the House

    This post is sponsored by Sugru. I hadn't heard of Sugru until recently, but as I looked into it a…
    June 4, 2015
  • Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    I spotted the most amazing console table online last week, and I've been thinking about it ever since. I don't…
    May 26, 2015
  • DIY Handmade Beaded Necklace

    Making Beaded Necklaces

    I recently helped a couple dozen ladies turn waxed cording and beads into necklaces at my Anthropologie craft event. I…
    May 14, 2015
  • Design Mom, Gabrielle Blair

    Design Mom’s Book and Book Tour (Hey, Chicago!)

    Gabrielle Blair, of Design Mom, is coming to Chicago tomorrow, for the next stop on her book tour. I'll be…
    May 4, 2015
  • Making it Lovely + Anthropologie Event

    Mother’s Day Crafting at Anthropologie

    I'll be hosting another crafting event at Anthropologie soon! Last time, we made wooden Valentines, and this time we'll be…
    April 17, 2015
  • Six Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    Six Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photo)

    Six months old! Starting to sit by himself. Two teeth, on the bottom. Ready to try some baby food. Doing…
    April 3, 2015
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  • Easy Fixes Around the House

    This post is sponsored by Sugru. I hadn’t heard of Sugru until recently, but as I looked into it a bit, it seemed like pretty…

    June 4, 201510 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    I spotted the most amazing console table online last week, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I don’t have a spot for it,…

    May 26, 201511 commentsArtsy, Decorating
  • DIY Handmade Beaded Necklace

    Making Beaded Necklaces

    I recently helped a couple dozen ladies turn waxed cording and beads into necklaces at my Anthropologie craft event. I made one at home beforehand…

    May 14, 20155 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Design Mom, Gabrielle Blair

    Design Mom’s Book and Book Tour (Hey, Chicago!)

    Gabrielle Blair, of Design Mom, is coming to Chicago tomorrow, for the next stop on her book tour. I’ll be helping her host a DIY…

    May 4, 20151 comment'B' for Books, Crafty (& Handy)
  • Making it Lovely + Anthropologie Event

    Mother’s Day Crafting at Anthropologie

    I’ll be hosting another crafting event at Anthropologie soon! Last time, we made wooden Valentines, and this time we’ll be hosting a craft for Mother’s…

    April 17, 20152 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Six Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    Six Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photo)

    Six months old! Starting to sit by himself. Two teeth, on the bottom. Ready to try some baby food. Doing the inchworm scoot. Still the…

    April 3, 201511 commentsParenting, Photography
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