• Starting Jan. 2nd

  • Antiqued Silver Eggs

  • Project: Boxwood Wreath

    We have a new house (!) and there is boxwood in the front yard. Since we moved in, I have wanted to do a boxwood wreath. I did it! And now you can too. Boxwood Wreath (the real deal) Supplies: 18...
    Nov 26, 2013 2 Comments

  • Life in the Loop (and out)

    This week was spent in the Loop and saw the start of a skiing vacation. This lovely old building across the train tracks from us has been standing empty with boarded up windows. Because our neighborh...
    Nov 25, 2013 1 Comment

  • 26 Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make

    There is nothing more charming on a Christmas tree than a handmade ornament. They also make great additions to your Christmas wrapping. Here’s a selection of ornaments we’ve showed you how...
    Nov 25, 2013 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 – Week 24

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament. Each one will be traditional to or inspired by a different country) For our final advent calendar ornament of ...
    Nov 22, 2013 4 Comments

  • Our Thanksgiving Planning Conversation

    I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house this year. For the FIRST TIME EVER. I am thrilled. And grateful that so many of our friends would want to come over and share the holiday. It will also be our fir...
    Nov 21, 2013 6 Comments

  • Giveaway Time!

    On Monday, I showed you some of the great stuff I got to play with from the Martha Stewart Home Office collection.  I had lots of fun coming up with ways to use it in holiday entertaining and gift gi...
    Nov 20, 2013 28 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 Challenge #24 – Holiday

    It is high holiday season whether you are getting ready for Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Winter Solstice, Christmas or even New Years. So, we are just going to go with the flow here at Iron Craft and tell ...
    Nov 20, 2013 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 Challenge #23 Wrap Up

    For this challenge we asked the Iron Crafters to get inspired by the upcoming winter and the first snow of the year by crafting in white. (Click on any picture to see it bigger and read more.) I...
    Nov 19, 2013 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 Challenge 23 – Button Pillow

    In the honor of the first snow of the season, the Iron Crafters were asked to make something using the color white. I had to think about this one a bit before I decided I wanted to make something with...
    Nov 19, 2013 25 Comments

  • Life in the Loop

    It’s been rather quiet around my hood this week. It started off super cold with a 12F morning. At least the front alcove of our loft is a bright and sunny place to work (especially since there ...
    Nov 18, 2013 1 Comment