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The Monthly Mirror: A Perfect Porch

Small Porch Decor

I don’t know about you, but I grew up with the most amazing porch in the entire world—wooden porch swing, iced tea, and all! Even if you didn’t have the privilege of this sort of upbringing, you know what I’m talking about, and I know it’s what we both are craving! When standards are set that high, it’s hard to think that my 5’x5′ slab of concrete will ever satisfy, but I believe that with the right accessories any shape and any size of front porch can feel just like we want. With a little help from Diana over at Our Vintage Home, I’ll show you how to get the look of that cozy front porch anywhere! (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Bucket Brigade

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There’s something about buds on the trees that just makes my heart race! I get in such a clean out the house, get me outside for any reason sort of mood, and I’m ready to take on the world again! Today I’m releasing a new pattern that will get your heart racing and be your perfect companion for such a mood! I proudly present to you Bucket Brigade: perfect for cleaning and gardening supplies, DIY projects, and, of course, crafting and sewing storage! (Continue reading…)

A Home Overflowing

Why homemaking matters

Homemakers are amazing. Stay at home-makers are world-changers. Though we don’t feel like that’s true even on good days, it is true, and I’m reminding you today. I often go through “everything is meaningless” phases and forget the truth that in reality, everything matters.

Our culture is so caught up in what we can achieve through a career, something tangible, something concrete and measurable. But so many times in life, we forget that the things that matter most are the things that we can’t see, can’t measure, and the things that often times go unnoticed. (Continue reading…)

Tea To Go | Pattern Release

Tea to Go Tea Bag Wallet

You never know when you’ll need your favorite tea—you don’t know when it’ll strike: at work, on the long drive on the way to a vacation, on the way to your sister’s house, at the hotel (where you know they will be out of English Breakfast!)…who knows, but we all know that sometimes you just need  your tea to go!

Today I’m sharing a pattern designed and loved by tea drinkers! My mom and I worked together on this pattern, so I’m pretty tickled to release my first pattern with my mom! I hope there’s many more to come. Make sure to download your copy of my Tea to Go tea wallet pattern or grab a quick and easy kit with the fabric included, and be sure to check out all the delicious details below. (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Burst

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Another spring release is coming your way today. I’m super excited to share with you my Burst Throw Quilt! This is one of those projects that started out as something completely different than what you see in the pictures, but I love what I ended up with: a modern, simple, large block quilt! Make sure to get all the sweet details and images below and don’t forget to pick up a copy for yourself! This pattern has been tested to ensure that it’s perfect and easy for you to navigate. So, a big thanks to my fabulous pattern testers! You’ll see their images posted here as soon as they are done with their final touches. Now, onto the story behind this quilt… (Continue reading…)

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