A few weeks ago I began to notice the inevitable shift that happens every year around this time… the days have gotten shorter and the nights progressively longer (and colder!). This rather obvious realization got me thinking though, about all the fun things I did as a kid to get ready for this increase in darkness. One of which was to create a little light of my own. So that is what I decided to do, make lanterns! As a child we used vibrant hues of tissue paper to create our works of art, but I thought it would be…
Embroidery on Knits
by Judit Gummlich An in-depth guide to contemporary stitching with and on wool, explaining every step of the process. “My aim is to provide a trail of knowledge and inspiration you can follow.” Transform your knits with a handful of simple embroidery stitches: a cosy cardigan embellished with bright flowers, a dragonfly on the front of a sweater and mittens with plants climbing up the back of the hand. This timeless embroidery book features 18 nature-inspired templates, generously complimented by insightful tips and ideas on how to use them. Embroidery on Knits is an in-depth guide to contemporary stitching with…
How to Create an Illustrated Watercolor Map
If you're looking for a weekend challenge, I've got the perfect thing! Choose your favorite city/town/area, and use it as inspiration for an illustrated watercolor map. In this post, I'll walk you through the process!
Shaun Kardinal
I am so happy to have discovered the collage and embroidery work of Shaun Kardinal. He also takes tons of photos.
One Room Challenge: Week 2 | DIY Built-In Bunkbeds for Around $700 – Chris Loves Julia
We're so excited to share how the shared room for our daughters progressed in just one week! As soon as we hit publish on last week's ORC (One Roo ...
23 Surprising Laundry Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed
So you won't have to go buy more socks the next time you run out of clean ones.
Ex Feels Entitled To Half Of House Sale Earnings, Is Shocked To Be Left With Nothing
Whoever's name is on the deed is crowned king of the castle. And there ain't no two ways about it.
Paisely Slate Gray Loveseat
The Paisely collection's streamlined design and casual appeal sets an inviting backdrop for gathering with family and friends. Solidly built, this loveseat is covered in a slate gray upholstery that is stylishly accented with 2 contrasting toss pillows. Its sink-right-in comfort and relaxed vibe make it a great choice for a range of tastes and spaces.
