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christmas-gift-for-neighbor

A few weeks ago, I was brainstorming with my Mom on what to get my neighbors and friends for Christmas. I had made small jars of Blackberry Jam earlier in the year for this purpose, but what else do you give with a little jar of jam!? After hearing my tales of the magic and overabundant Luffa in my backyard (a full tutorial on how to grow Luffa and turn them into sponges coming soon!), my Mom suggested that I ditch the jam and gift each person with a jar of homemade epsom salts and a luffa sponge. It was the perfect idea (that’s why she’s my Mom, I guess!) that incorporated my love of baths (who doesn’t love a bath?), essential oils, and gardening. Today I’m going to show you how to whip up this affordable and adorable Christmas gift, perfect for neighbors, church friends, family, and family friends!
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diy-changing-table-from-hoosier

Today is a show-and-tell sort of day! I’ve finally finished up reworking my Hoosier find (more like a steal) that I told you all about way back in the summer. I’ve long dreamed about turning a Hoosier—I guess mine is technically a Dutch Kitchen (we’ve always called it a Hoosier)—into a changing table, and I can’t believe I made it happen! I’m going to show you how I updated this antique piece to be a fully functioning changing table and share all the sweet little details hidden inside: (Continue reading…)

old-world-christmas-mantle

Tis the season for snugly sweaters, hot chocolate, and Holiday Home Tours! I’m number 3 on this blog hop, so make sure to check out Moriah’s gorgeous apartment, Megan’s place, and then stay tuned for different homes all week! Now, onto our humble abode…

Despite the madness that is the holiday season, and preparing for baby Rossi (1 month to go!), I’ve managed to get everything decorated on time this year. Nothing like a little home tour to get you moving!

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ruffled-christmas-stocking-sewing-pattern

It’s the final day of our Christmas sewing adventure! You’ll be hanging up your stocking and showing off your Christmas mantle to all your Instagram friends before you even know it! After seeing things start to come together yesterday, I can’t wait to see the final product today! Let’s get wrapping this project up:

Today, we’ll be following steps 17—22 from your pattern. (Continue reading…)

sewing-a-christmas-stocking

Yesterday we finished our frilly little cuffs; today is the day when you really start seeing things come together on your Christmas stocking. Just a little more sewing, one more day, and you’ll be hanging these puppies up! I’m pretty excited to get finished, so let’s get sewing, shall we?

Today we’ll be following along with pattern steps 8—16. (Continue reading…)