Handmade Holiday Recap

Who hasn't read a craft blog out in cyberspace cataloging the projects they wish to do one day? The truth is sometimes life just does its thing even when the most intentional plan is in place; it takes you someplace else. I had hoped to share my love of handmade gifts at holiday time (for me that's a big part of what the holidays are all about). But because life is life... instead of  giving you all the details of items I intended to make, I'm going to share a few things I made for my daughter. Yes, including the Sew What! Skirts I previewed last month. I hope you enjoy. It's time to move on...

sommer --1. ,2. Wooden doll set | 3. Owl Belt | 4. Skirts and dau Belt

A New Year!

Oh my! Sometimes life has a way of slipping by, and I guess that's what has happened here... 


Amongst Christmas, my daughter's second Birthday, 2 of  the nastiest back to back colds I've had in a long time, and sheer exhaustion, I've been silent in the blog world much longer than I could have ever imagined. Something had to give, but I'm back to wish all a much belated Happy New Year!


Looking forward, I'm excited to explore some site redesign projects here. It's had an ad hock vibe from the start and is in some desperate need of some tightening up. Equally, I am excited about designing some purses/bags for Indiana Rug's upcoming art shows. Projects like these are enjoyable and help me stay creative.


Speaking of creative, Holly Becker of  decor8blog.com recently posted a great article about Domotex, the worlds largest flooring trade show in Hanover, Germany. I personally feel grateful to Holly because it was her blogging e-course that motivated me to start blogging in the first place. 

According to Holly, The theme of Domotex for 2012 was, “Customized Living”, which is what I’m all about – making design more personal to the homeowner.

decor8blog.com

See what she has to say about area rug trends in 2012 here. It might just help you finalize your own area rug designs.