An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally. Art is a personal gift that changes the recipient. The medium doesn’t matter. The intent does. Art is a personal act of courage, something one human does that creates change in another. […] Read more…
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Summer’s Dawn
I get all philosophical and teary eyed in June because it’s just so undeservedly beautiful. I was made for June. We’re soul mates. June stirs up an ache in my soul that only Lewis has ever accurately described. “In speaking of this desire for our own faroff country, which we find in ourselves even now, […] Read more…
Bedazzled Mannequin {aka Mrs. Tumnus, the Faun}
I’ve had my eye on this project for at least 3 years. Finally, my bedazzled mannequin dreams have come true. I want one in every room, much to Stevie’s pain and suffering. The first thing you should know about this project is—it’s prickly. The second thing you should know is that your mannequin must be […] Read more…
12 Days of Handmade Christmas (all in one day!)
I’ve hosted the 12 Days of Handmade Christmas for the last few years, but this year, I had too many deadlines. So, instead of 12 Days, I’m sharing my favorite 12 projects from the past few years, including a few I posted this year. Hope you will find some inspiration for making the holidays […] Read more…
DIY Large Photo Prints
DIY large photo prints? Sort of. I suppose all in all, this isn’t so much of a Do It Yourself project as it is a Let Hobby Lobby Do It For You project. But, let’s not argue over semantics. I had to coordinate this project and it’s pretty cheap— so I’m calling it a DIY. […] Read more…
DIY Linen Flower Tutorial {Emerson Flower Hack}
(my black and white Day Designer is from the talented Whitney English) DIY Linen Flower Tutorial I’ve been in love with the Emerson Fry flower pin for years. I got my first one 3 years ago and now have 3 of them. Sadly, they do no make them anymore so those of us who are […] Read more…
Creatively Made Home {Home for the Holidays}
I am so giddy with excitement to share with you a project I’ve been planning and working on this summer. I will be teaching an e-course, hosted by Jeanne Oliver as part of her Creatively Made Home series called, Home for the Holidays. There will be 8 other VERY creative women […] Read more…
{ditto} DIY:: Framed Fabric and a Cross
Welcome to the July {ditto} DIY challenge! Once a month ten very different bloggers are hosting this challenge to recreate in our own homes a project or design element inspired by a haute couture design. The idea is to inspire everyone to incorporate fine design elements into your own home in a way that fits […] Read more…