Happy Friday, everyone! It’s time for another Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂 Life Lately We are about a third of the way through August and, finally, this gal’s ready to slow down a little. I’ll be taking a bit of time away from original content on the blog this month to make way for much-needed…
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5 Wavy Weaving Techniques
Ever since I began experimenting with waves in my weavings, I can’t seem to get enough of them. I love the fluidity and beauty that curves can create. So today, I’m popping in to share 5 wavy weaving techniques that you can add to your own weaving projects. Fun and quirky, waves are a great…
Life Lately + Sweet Inspiration Link Party #68
It’s Friday and that means it’s time for another Sweet Inspiration Link Party – welcome! Hope you’ve had a great week. Mine’s felt a bit hectic, though that may be because I’m quickly falling behind on my yard work. Yikes! I think that very tall, frightening looking weed on the edge of our driveway says…
Minimal Vintage Floral Wreath
Today’s craft post is a little unusual, I must admit. It comes out of a season of experimentation with some of my favourite crafts. (Sometimes you just want to shake things up a bit! – or at least as much as a nerdy crafter can muster anyway 😉 ). Out of it emerged the idea…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #67
I’m incredibly thrilled to be introducing a new feature on the blog today: Â The Sweet Inspiration Link Party. That’s right! This girl is joining the insanely talented gals of Sweet Inspiration to bring you the latest posts from some of the most creative bloggers around! In case you’ve never heard of them before, link parties…
DIY Woven Bookmarks (For Beginners)
I’m back with another weaving post today. This time, I’m sharing how to make these DIY woven bookmarks. It’s the perfect project for beginners. Start Small One of the best ways to practice the art of weaving is to create a lot of small weavings. Better to make our mistakes on a small scale than…
Simple Sand and Succulent Terrarium
Launching the Decorating 101 series has me thinking a lot about sharing more quick and easy decor fixes on the blog. Whether it’s learning to style a sofa in 3 easy steps, finding the perfect book topper, or how to use throw blankets and pillows to up your home style, we all want our homes…
Top 10 Posts of 2016
Hi Everyone! It’s great to be back on the blog again. Today, I’m sharing with you the Top 10 Posts of 2016. But first, I want to say ‘thank you’ for visiting. Your interest in this blog is incredibly humbling and only encourages me to continue to grow as a crafter and style enthusiast and…
How To Make A Festive Felt Boxwood Wreath
~This post originally appeared in the home & lifestyle blog, Pastels and Macarons ~ I don’t know about you, but I’ve always adored boxwood plants. There is something so delicate, yet strong and beautiful, about them. For me, they are just about the most perfect plant to incorporate into holiday décor, from clippings used to adorn gifts and…
10 Fun + Fresh Ways To Display Your Photos
Have you ever noticed just how many photos you take and forget about? It seems that with digital photography, whether it is your phone or a regular camera, we are now storing hundreds, maybe thousands, of photos that we will never ever see again after they’ve been taken. I, for one, have several files of…
DIY Woven Coasters
~This post originally appeared on Neat House. Sweet Home., a blog dedicated to providing you the best tips, strategies and home management advice to help you create a more ordered home and life. To get started now, see 52 Weeks To A Neat House.~ Ever since I picked up my first lap loom a couple of…
DIY Scandi-Inspired Blossom Branch
I’ve always been a fan of Scandinavian decor and design. Much of what I love about it is its spare and minimal aesthetic and approach to style. Whether it is modern or rustic, it is always tasteful and nearly always fits into most people’s home decor (just ask the founders of IKEA 🙂 ). So…