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!

5 Apple DIYs for Fall

Fall officially begins over the weekend so apples are on my mind and overflowing in…

An Easy Fall Gathering

This post is sponsored by Wayfair.com. Wayfair is an online store with a zillion options…

Gold Leaf Apple Garland

Gold is the ideal metallic for fall. The warm tones mimic the leaves, fields and…

Recipe: Fresh Apple Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Frosting

I made this particular cake very late at night. After dealing with Sweet J, our…

6 DIYs For A Quiet Weekend

TGIF, guys. I am drained. My brain feels like a dried tumble weed; I’m ready…

Long Distance Blog Date with Tan

A few weeks ago, Tan from Squirrelly Minds invited me on a long distance blog…

The Start To Our Kindergarten Adventure

It’s been a full week now since Love Bug started kindergarten. The top photo truly…

Perfect Gift with Design Mom: Clay Chandelier Mobile

There is a peacefulness that happens when staring at a mobile. As it quietly twirls…

Recipe: Bruschetta with Garlic Mozzarella Toast

The blog has been light on tomato recipes this year but this is not for…

DIY with Design Mom: Plaster Flower Votives

Have you seen the plaster dipped flowers across the web? I, for one, was entranced…

Photos with Pinhole Press

This post is sponsored by Pinhole Press, a place for beautifully simple photo gifts. It…

Season’s Eatings: Italian Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

Season’s Eatings is a column dedicated to eating seasonally and includes recipes and tips that…