• Starting Jan. 2nd

  • Antiqued Silver Eggs

  • Holiday Entertaining and Gift Giving with Martha Stewart Home Office

    I’m always looking for new and different items to use in crafting and decorating, so I was intrigued when asked if I wanted to try some of the Martha Stewart Home Office products from Avery*** i...
    Nov 18, 2013 2 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 – Week 23

    (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) This week we are headed to Japan for our o...
    Nov 15, 2013 1 Comment

  • Crown Coffee Cozy

    Here is the quickest knit EVER, in the history of the world. Just in time for the holidays. Coffee lover? Tea Drinker? Royalty in your life? Teachers? This is perfect for all of them. Celebration Crow...
    Nov 14, 2013 3 Comments

  • Handmade Holiday Gifts for the Home

    Help someone spruce up their home with a handmade gift they can use in the kitchen, living room, dining room or anyplace that needs that special touch. 1. Willow branch candleholder 2. City light l...
    Nov 13, 2013 No Comments

  • Project: Glitter Owl Christmas Ornament

    I was looking through some catalog the other day and they had these cute glass owl ornaments. Basically, they were a Christmas ball with indentations for the eyes. It got me thinking of a version I co...
    Nov 12, 2013 15 Comments

  • Handmade Holiday Gifts for Anyone

    Let’s continue with our handmade gift guides. Last week we showed you gifts to make for her and for the young (or young at heart). Today’s guide contains gifts that could work for anyone....
    Nov 11, 2013 1 Comment

  • Life in the Loop

    The boot isn’t keep me too tied down, lots to go out and about and do around Minneapolis this week. We had to vote in a new mayor in Minneapolis for the first time since 2002. Went to bed in a...
    Nov 11, 2013 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 – Week 22

    (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) This week we are headed to the Philippines...
    Nov 08, 2013 7 Comments

  • Project Runway AllStars

    Time for thoughts about PR All Stars. First, are you watching? Is that a silly question? Do you move right from PR to All Stars and not miss a beat? Kathy and I are watching, but I got behind. (With ...
    Nov 07, 2013 6 Comments

  • Project: Knit Celebration Crown

    Here is a quick knit. It’s a sweet gift. It’s hearty enough for kid’s use and just sparkly enough for a grown up. This little crown is just as fun as it looks. Knit Celebration Cro...
    Nov 07, 2013 2 Comments