As I mentioned, I’m headed to Sweden in a few weeks and will be getting a sewing lesson or two while there. It’s not like I have never worked with a sewing machine before. I have! Once. It was 2003…
One of our lovely Facebook fans, Jen, asked me the other day if we could recommend a few fabrics in oranges and blues that might work well together. She is planning on making a few throw pillow covers and potentially…
For the many brides who do not walk down the aisle of a church these days, it can be a really elegant touch to add an aisle runner for the ceremony. And it’s completely possible to make one in just…
In a few weeks I will be posting from Sweden. As I’ve mentioned here and here, my husband is from a town there about two hours south of Stockholm and we’re heading over to spend some long overdue time with…
Fan of ABC’s hit show Modern Family? Then you’ll recognize this scene as the living room of the Dunphy family. You know, Claire and Phil? See those curtains to the right there? They’re made from OFS fabric Richloom Pranzo, and…
The winner of our red vinyl giveaway is: Congrats! Your idea of incorporating the different red vinyl tones into one bag. Can’t wait to see it! Thanks so much to everyone who shared their ideas for the giveaway. We’ll continue…
Did you ever hear someone talk ill of a window seat? That’s right. Never. Because no matter what the style, a window seat adds character to a room and convenient seating. If you regularly have the time, and the peace…
*** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** Thank you to all who participated. Winner announced here! Red vinyl has its place in both home decor and fashion, primarily as durable, stylish upholstery and chic handbags. Take a look: Contemporary Kitchen design…
Two of my best friends had their wedding on the beach in Jamaica a few years ago. Not a cookie cutter destination wedding at a resort. An authentic beach wedding, based on their family’s ties to the area. It was…
My three year old has spent most of his life in Swedish moccasins just like these. And now his one-year-old little brother wears his hand-me-downs. Despite all the baby wear, tear and washes, they’re still in decent shape (and look…