If you (like me) cannot find the right color and texture of bows for your Christmas tree, you might just want to make them yourself – forget average polyester ribbons in boring shades of scarlet red, forest green and the traditional gold and silver. You can make unique, natural-looking bows in any color you want … Continue reading
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New darling in my handmade shop: eco-friendly nursery decor
I admit I didn’t do much in the past couple of weeks – potty training my 1.5-year old (who, by the way, was sick and had to visit the emergency room) consumed most of my time and energy. There’s a pile of new fabrics on my sewing desk, including new organic fleece for my soon-to-come … Continue reading
Gender specific nursery design without stereotyping
When designing a gender specific nursery, you have to be ultra careful not to create a pink & purple disaster or a blue & brown catastrophe. I don’t understand the whole pink and blue craze. It seems like everything from toys to clothes in the big-box stores is either pink-and-lavender or blue. That’s exactly why I … Continue reading
Put a name on it – 10 handmade ways to creatively personalize your children’s space
Pregnancy – 9 beautiful months of carrying new life, a true miracle. And also 9 months of sleepless nights trying to come up with the perfect name, then trying to win the battle with your husband who has just completely lost his mind and keeps suggesting insane names inspired by childhood comics magazines and Greek … Continue reading
The Pillow Guide – 10 handmade ways to decorate your children’s room
Pillows are a great and easy way to decorate any room, why not use them in your kids’ rooms? If you pick the right pillow it can change the flavor of the whole room – you can add a pop of color, or soften a busy look. They are super comfy for lounging and they … Continue reading
Marc Boutavant and his colorful world
If this is the first time you are reading about Marc Boutavant then you should continue to read. He’s a French artist and a phenomenal illustrator, one of my personal favorites. His illustrations are adorable and they make any children’s book (even a bad one) an instant hit. Kids love them for the bright colors … Continue reading
Celebrate Easter in pastel colors
Easter is coming up fast and while you’re planning a nice garden party you might want to check out these pictures for some inspiration from the handmade community and local market. Soft pastel colors are so in style this spring. They are perfect for the season and playful enough to please the little ones. Get … Continue reading
Playful wonderland by Colette Bream
If you are not on Etsy a lot you might have missed a marvelous interview with the most recent featured seller Colette Bream. It’s a beautiful article about one incredible artist and it’s definitely worth reading. This lovely lady from Europe has no shortage of imagination and creativity – as she describes in the article … Continue reading