When mother of two Kim Reeves was put on bed rest for her 2009 pregnancy she took that opportunity to teach herself new crafts. Her new passion for hand-embroidery quickly became a favorite. What started as a hobby that would benefit her new arrival turned into Kim’s business Simply Adorable Kids. Kim’s business is an inspiration to all of us, and especially to those crafty moms who have found their inner designer…
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Once you have kids, you’ll never think of storage the same way again. Attractive baskets and boxes are key for storing everything from extra blankets in the nursery to trinkets in the playroom. Style Lush blog Editor Elizabeth recently posted about her latest DIY for a nursery redux which includes a fabulous dust free invention: …
Daisy Barn Arts is the real deal. Wall decor that is totally original, 100 % handmade with a whimsical charm. Perfectly sweet and unique for the nursery. The story goes that when searching for baby gifts for friends Daisy Barn Arts creator Kristen White was frustrated by all the over-commercialized, mass produced art for kids. …
It entertains, it soothes, it’s fun to swing around while you look down at your child cooing with delight. So why are so many mobiles so unattractive? They are often plastic with a sleeve that reminds me of my jr. high hair “scrunchy”. The music lasts all about 3 seconds and well, it’s not even …
We were so pleased that Elizabeth Brantely, former TV and film production designer and all around dynamo mom, shared her daughter Trixie’s nursery with us. The nursery has a vintage elegance which makes sense considering its inspiration came from a place rich in history: family heirlooms. Many of the elements in the nursery are items …
Meet The Handy Mom(s)! Matriarch Sally Bird is the original Handy Mom. She is a skilled seamstress who made dresses for her daughters and since becoming a Handy Grandma, her talents have been reignited! Her Martha Stewart-like abilities include painting, hanging wallpaper, sewing clothes, pillows, curtains, yard work and more. She is available to assist …
I am new to the Etsy thing. I am new to the blogging thing but through some cool design blogs, ie. SF Girl by Bay, I noticed a banner on their sites that say “buy handmade”. So I stumbled upon some really special artists. One of them creates mobiles and oh how I wished I …