Quote of the Week

"We need handmade to balance the mind-numbingly similar machine-made things around us, things that can only express the efficiency and speed with which they were produced. Craft makes our home more human. We sense the time, care and skill that went into the making."

-Ilse Crawford, Home is Where the Heart is

IMAGE CREDITS: MARTHA STEWART; LIVING ETC.

DIY Handmade Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday and if you haven't purchased mom a gift yet, take a look at some of these fresh and fairly simple (with a few exceptions) DIY projects. Just click on the link under each image and it will take you to the How-to page for that item. When in need for creative gift ideas, good old Martha Stewart always comes through! Aside from Mother's Day, these are all great gift ideas for any occasion or for yourself! 

Mother's Day Tissue Flower Card

Iron-On Monogram Tote

Flower-Arranging Kit for the Mom who loves to garden & arrange flowers

Monogrammed Hand Towel with a letter stencil & fabric paint!

Home-made Body Scrub

Mother's Day Herb Garden Kit

Mother's Day Tea Sachets and Gift Box

Handmade Tub Tea Assortment

Teacup Lights - melt partially used candles that you already have to fill vintage / mismatched teacups!

Decal-Designed Vase

IMAGE CREDITS: MARTHA STEWART

Etsy Finds for Spring

Happy Friday everyone! Today's post is short and sweet - I've rounded up some of my favorite fresh picks for spring from Etsy. Enjoy and I wish you a wonderful weekend! XO - Julie

Sweet Potted Fabric Plants - Spring Romance

Primitive Robins Egg Blue Paper Mache Eggs

Lemon Drops Earrings Vintage Glass

Le Fleur Ring

Flutter in the Garden Necklace

Ceramic Egg with Hand Stamped Text

Joy Dove Tiny Text Bowl

You 'n' Me Tree Personalized Note Cards

Felt Brooch Hot Pink

Hydrangea Blooms Original Watercolor by Laura Trevey

Brown & Green Felt Applique Tree Pillow Cover