I forgot to share with y'all that my sewing studio/craft room was featured in a magazine (!!!) The wonderful people from Quilter's Companion did a spread on sewing spaces a few months ago and contacted me to see if they could feature MY space, how crazy is that? You can see it in their magazine, Quilts from Precut Fabrics No. 3. … [Read more...]
Ladies’ Home Journal Feature and My Favorite Things Giveaway Winner!
Hi Friends! I just wanted to share with you that I was featured in the July issue of Ladies' Home Journal...in stores now (eek! pinch me now!) Some of you have been so sweet as to email me and tell me that you saw me in it (even before I received my copy!) and now I am finally getting around to sharing the pictures :-) It was such an honor to be asked to share my No-Bake … [Read more...]
Smashed Peas and Carrots Featured in Homespun Magazine!
I just wanted to share that I was featured in the current May 2013 issue of Homespun Magazine! How neat is that!They asked to use my Mason Jar Sewing Kit idea and even put it in their table of contents...wowie zowie, pinch me please!! Here is a look at my feature...a full page spread!!! I can't believe it! I feel very blessed and oh-so-lucky to have been asked and then … [Read more...]
Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine Features Smashed Peas and Carrots!
Hi friends! I just wanted to let you know that a piece from my Smashed Peas and Carrots clothing line has been featured in a magazine....how cool is that!!You can find one of my Flutter Sleeve Ruffle Peasant Dress in Pink and Red Dots on page 29 of this month's April 2013 issue of Pregnancy and Newborn magazine!It's right there, you see it? In the middle of the right hand … [Read more...]
I’m a Country Woman!
Have you heard of Country Woman Magazine? It's a really great magazine full of crafts, home & garden ideas, and recipes...totally up my alley and quite possible yours too! Well, a few months back I was asked by this great magazine to be interviewed as part of their Blogger Spotlight series, whaaat? Yup, for reals. If you want to read my interview, click here! I … [Read more...]
My Cookies in Print.
Hey friends! I just wanted to share something with you that I received in the mail a few weeks ago. If you can believe it (cause I kinda still can't even though I have the actual magazine in my hands) Smashed Peas and Carrots is in print! My Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies and Sugar Cookie Icing recipes can now be found in the most current issue of Nova Gente SOLUÇÕES … [Read more...]
How to Make a Mug Rug and New Fall Delish
I wanted to let you all know that I have a tutorial for a Mug Rug up in the latest issue of Delish. What's a Mug Rug you ask? It's a cozy little quilted coaster that fits your mug of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, etc and a nice little snack. Perfect for having by your side during the winter months while you read a good book or blog ;-) I showed you one I made … [Read more...]
Coffee Filter Butterflies and a Kirtsy Slideshow
These fun and cheery fluttery butterflies are the perfect addition to any party. They make great cupcake toppers, wall hangings, and beautiful pops of color on food trays. They even make a great kids craft if you need an activity for the little ones! I love taking everyday items and creating something entirely new and fun out of them. By using a few basic things you … [Read more...]
Material Girl Fabric Shop and a Big Announcement!
Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite fabric shops ever located in the Chicago Suburbs. Material Girl is located in historic downtown Crystal Lake and is pure kid-in-a-candy-shop heaven if you are a fabric addict like me. I could seriously spend hours in here browsing all the latest designer fabrics, vintage trims, and buttons! Oh my, heaven on earth I do … [Read more...]
Cloth Napkins {Tutorial on Kirtsy} and Giveaway Winners!!
Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend! We have been having so much fun, we did our very first campout with the kids yesterday, holy cats that was so fun! We set up our family-sized tent in the backyard, grilled out, had s'mores (minus the marshmallows thanks to me assuming we had some at home in the pantry when we didn't, oops!) and then we had fun playing … [Read more...]
The Delish Summer Issue is Out!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!! We enjoyed summer temps into the 90's and all the fun that goes with those lovely hot and sunny days...have I ever mentioned how happy I am not to be pregnant this summer? Yeah, it's awesome :-) Anyways, I just wanted to bring to your attention that the Summer Issue of the super awesome online magazine, Delish, is out … [Read more...]
Delish Magazine
Ummm, so have you seen this magazine? {Delishmag.com} Delish is an online magazine that wants you to 'Live Like You Mean It.' I love that mantra, isn't that such an awesome way to think and be in this life? When you start reading you'll find that it's chock full of amazing articles, recipes, gift giving ideas(their gift guide is awesome!), and interviews...this month … [Read more...]
Featuring Yours Truly
So, I wanted to let you all know that I've been featured in Canadian Family Magazine's list of Top Mommy Blogs...how cool is that! My blog has been included as one of their favourite top mom-powered blogs, can you believe it? What an honor!! And yes, that's favorite spelled 'favourite'! Man, you gotta love our neighbors to the north, they write so cool. Please stop by … [Read more...]
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