31 10 / 2011
Just a peek at the fun we had this past weekend at Gretchen’s baby shower. More to come (including a couple DIY projects).
28 10 / 2011
This past Wednesday was the Design*Sponge Craft Event and Book Signing in Charleston. I started following Design*Sponge when we lived in Savannah (thanks to Daniel), and it’s been so inspiring to see Grace Bonney take this blog from a hobby to a full-time career (and I have such admiration for the amount of original content produced). Needless to say, I had such a great time. The craft event was limited to 30 people, which kept a nice intimate setting. We made stamps using cardboard and self-adhesive craft foam (a project from the book). I opted for a fall-themed tote and made acorn and leaf stamps. I’ve primarily worked with freezer paper stencils for fabric printing, so the stamps were a nice change (and i definitely think I’ll make stamps for future projects). I also picked up a copy of Design*Sponge at Home. While I haven’t had time to really sit down and read, the parts I’ve read have been impressive. From sneak peeks to DIYs, this book covers it all.
16 10 / 2011
It’s been a little while since I’ve updated… but that doesn’t mean nothing’s happening. It’s the opposite. I feel like Daniel and I have been working on so many projects that we barely have time to sleep, much less keep a consistent blog schedule together. It’s been a whirlwind of fun and hard work though, and I wouldn’t trade it. So, I’ll leave you with this photo for now: an afternoon of sketching at Hope and Union, our favorite coffee shop in Charleston. (And they’re should be more updates happening this week—I’ve got an entire week off of my full-time job, so I’m looking forward to a week of creating and printing).
20 9 / 2011
A few photos from the bicycle safety & scavenger hunt at Mixson in park circle
14 9 / 2011
I just have to share this photo from friend Maura Grace Ambrose’s blog. She and her husband Chap are journeying through the US in their restored VW Riviera camper. I absolutely love reading their stories and seeing their adventures (she also keeps a great Instagram photo feed). And I can’t get enough of that red Riviera.
Cheers to living the dream, Maura and Chap!
13 9 / 2011
I was driving to work this morning when I passed this bike placed on the curb for trash pickup. Obviously, I couldn’t let it head to the dump, so I convinced Daniel to go rescue it. It’s a 1978 Schwinn Suburban (5-speed). It needs a bit of work, but it will be nice to have another bike (especially for when guests are in town).
10 9 / 2011
wrapping a few small, easily mailable gifts for family members’ upcoming birthdays. I love the simple beauty of kraft paper and striped baker’s twine (I use Divine Twine— mac & murphy in downtown Charleston carries a huge selection of colors).
