life lived creatively
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas?!? It’s getting tougher to show the projects I’m working on because most of them are gifts. The first Christmas dinner for me is coming up next weekend, so it’s crunch time. I decided to share a quick tutorial for making a double sided twisted cowl – easier to make […] Read more…
This week started off wet and there’s a cold front approaching, so it’s time for some chicken noodle soup! Not the canned kind, of course, but homemade. When I make it myself, I know what’s in it and I can make sure it’s full of flavor. I also have leftover stock when I need it. […] Read more…
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! The temperature is dropping here and we are finally seeing some rain. It’s been over 2 months since it’s rained here, so it’s much needed. Today I’m going to show you how easy it is to make a fleece, flannel, and lace throw. This throw is perfect to […] Read more…
Well, it’s December, the last month of the year. Although I’m still getting things ready for Christmas, I also like to take time this month to prepare for the year ahead. I thought I’d share some things I do to try to make the year less hectic. Over the years I’ve found many services and […] Read more…
Did you ever feel like for every step forward you were taking 10 steps backwards? The past few weeks has totally felt that way for me! I’m slowly getting things under control – it’s a process! Anyway, today’s the last part of my Easy Christmas Gifts series!! It’s a little late, but the Handmade Holidays […] Read more…
Is everyone a little plumper today from all the Thanksgiving eating? I know I am, thanks to leftover pecan pie and late night online shopping. Maybe I should have braved the Black Friday crowds to work off some of my pie butt! Nah, I’ll get a workout spending the rest of the weekend getting ready […] Read more…
Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving are y’all ready? I thought I’d share an easy pecan pie recipe that’s been in my family since I can remember. Although it has to bake for 45 minutes, it mixes up really quick. You can pop it in the oven and work on some more tasty things for Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve also decided […] Read more…