hello! I’m Amy Christie & I am a maker.

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this heart of mine is a place for
inspiring DIYs,
kids crafts, recipes for good food
& stories about real life.
let’s make something.


here’s our latest posts!

Recipe: Baked Chicken Breast with Italian Breadcrumb Crust

Over the weekend, we had another progressive dinner with our friends. We had so much…

Uncommon Goods Look Book

I had a brand new opportunity this fall: I was asked to contribute photos for…

8 Fall DIYs for Your Home

Yesterday, we experienced a first at our house. Sweet J had his first visit to…

Punched Paper Balls

It might have taken me a while to put up our Halloween decorations but they…

Keeping It Real

I’m dragging this week, peeps. Instead of driving the car on the road of life,…

Makers: Smiling Tree Toys

As a maker myself, I appreciate other makers and want to celebrate them and what…

Recipe: Chocolate Marshmallow Crunch Bars

A week or so ago, we gathered with friends for an end-of-the-slow-pitch-softball-season potluck (MJ plays);…

7 Cozy DIYs for Late Fall

It’s been another exhausting week. Has it been for you, too? We’ve had a string…

DIY with Design Mom: Concrete Candleholders

This weekend is daylight savings. Time to fall back!! My plan is to go to…

Happy Halloween & Last-Minute Halloween Ideas with Wayfair

Happy Halloween! Hope you and yours have a spectacularly spooky day. We are hoping things…

Before & After – Wooden Bowls with Gold Leaf

There are times when projects don’t begin from scratch. Some begin with a found object…

Polka Dot Tights

The weather has turned for good now, I think. Call me weak but I donned…