I’m in NYC for the Alt Summit this week! It’s only been one day but I am in LOVE with this city already. You can follow along on our travels through my Instagram, @thisheartofmine Did you know bubble wrap makes a cool print? Over on Design Mom, I used the plastic bubble stuff on a… Read More
Strawberry shortcake is the quintessential dessert of summer. A dessert that counts as a breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack food. It’s never better than with sun-ripened, in season berries, real whipped cream (with a little vanilla, maybe?) and shortcakes made from scratch. I have numerous memories of watching my mom make shortcakes on the kitchen… Read More
Whew! In preparation for a trip to NYC for the Alt Summit next week, I feel like I crammed two weeks of work into one. It’s a good accomplished feeling but I’m tired. I have a number of exciting things in the works, you’ll just have to stick around for them! Now, while I consider… Read More
There are times when projects don’t begin from scratch. Some begin with a found object that needs a touch up, re-purposing or a make-over. This Before & After series will highlight such projects. Rarely do I go into stores that have lots of breakable items with my children in tow. It’s just not fun for… Read More
In the middle of May, I spent two days away from home teaching handmade bookmaking at a creative conference for young students. I went by myself while my children traveled and stayed with my mom. So, for two nights, I slept like a dead person. Like a deader-than-dead dead person. And during the day, when… Read More