Give it up for the Groundhog!
January 21, 2013 by Amy G.
It’s super cold and overcast and we are in need of a party at my house! As luck would have it, Groundhog Day lands on a Saturday this year. That’s right, February 2nd. Perfect! Groundhog Day is seriously overlooked... [Read more]
Inspired Jingle Bell Pillow
December 20, 2012 by Amy G.
I am in love with this pillow from Pottery Barn! I can’t put the picture on our site so YOU’VE GOTTA GO SEE IT! Are you in love or what?! I saw it a year ago in the Pottery Barn catalog and, after looking at the... [Read more]
#41 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea: Cute Note Pad
December 15, 2012 by Amy G.
Do you often take the opportunity to tell your friends and neighbors how grateful you are, and that you “take note” of how much they do for you? Christmas is the perfect occasion for gratitude and recognition,... [Read more]
#39 Neighbor Christmas Idea – Tape
December 11, 2012 by Amy G.
Always trying to come up with something simple, useful and cheap for the neighbors? Try this EASY idea: transparent tape! We all need it, especially at Christmastime. Decorate it or simply put the rhyme on it. Here’s the... [Read more]
#37 Neighbor Christmas Idea – Cherries!
December 8, 2012 by Amy G.
Christmas is always so busy, so why not take all the hard work you did in the summer and make Christmas a breeze? We took the GALLONS of cherries and made them into Christmas gifts in July. Once Christmas rolled around we were... [Read more]
SUPER Easy Artisan Bread
November 19, 2012 by Amy G.
Does making bread intimidate you, just a little? I’ve been making bread for a LONG time, but there are still some batches that make me scratch my head and wonder what went wrong. Time is another factor. Sometimes I want... [Read more]
Feel that chill? Time to knit some mittens!
October 15, 2012 by Amy G.
Hey knitters, this one’s for you! Knitting is one of my very favorite hobbies in the world. I love it. If I had to pick a favorite project it would be a close race between minisweaters that I posted on a while ago, and... [Read more]
Autumn Decor That EASILY Converts!
September 17, 2012 by Amy G.
Listen, I totally get that it’s not Halloween quite yet. I know that we get annoyed with Halloween stuff popping onto the store shelves, practically the second that the Fourth of July is over. It bugs me too. I sort of... [Read more]
Wanna take a summer DIP? I’ll give you 3!
August 20, 2012 by Amy G.
A few months ago I wrote a post on gardening. So, I don’t know how your garden is doing but, HOLY ZUCCHINI! I have so many veggies it’s outta control! I sort of forget that planting one tiny little plant is going... [Read more]
Be ORIGINAL
June 18, 2012 by Amy G.
I’ve moved several times in the past 10 years, and with each of those moves I’ve had a whole new house to decorate. In the first home we owned I was just dying to put something on the walls and paint every room.... [Read more]
Gardening with My Little Green Thumb
May 21, 2012 by Amy G.
In my opinion there are few things more delicious than a fresh tomato picked from your own garden, still warm from the sun, and red and juicy (not pink and mealy) ALL the way through. One of my sons, Nate, feels just the... [Read more]
Dim Sum anyone?
April 25, 2012 by Amy G.
It’s April and you know what that means? Taiwanese dumplings, OF COURSE!! Well, at least that’s what it means at my house. Oh, and every October…and New Years… and Chinese New Year…and any... [Read more]
30 Minute Button Necklace that You’ll LOVE!
March 26, 2012 by Amy G.
The other day I was having breakfast with some work friends, and my friend Jamie had a necklace on that was so fun and fantastic that almost everyone commented on how great it was. It had big buttons and was long and chunky... [Read more]
I’m a loser….and I LOVE it!
February 27, 2012 by Amy G.
Anyone out there make a New Years resolution to become a more healthy, lean version of yourself? So how’s it going? Hopefully great, but if you need a jump start, I’ve got just the thing you need! Last Fall a couple... [Read more]
Gimme some LOVE!
January 30, 2012 by Amy G.
I love the Brady Bunch. That cute blended family nearly always gets along and they rally behind one another in times of need. Sadly, we are not the Brady family. This may come as a shock but, unlike your perfect families, there... [Read more]
Got MLK?
January 16, 2012 by Amy G.
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day!!! As a mom I’m always looking for ways to teach my kiddos about things that are important to me. We’re a multi-racial family so this holiday is particularly important to us, but really,... [Read more]
If everything in Austria tastes like this…I’m there!
December 19, 2011 by Amy G.
Seasons Greetings everyone! I’m always looking for something kind of special to take to holiday parties or to friends and neighbors as Christmas treat. I’ve found something that fits the bill. It has even become a... [Read more]
Who doesn’t just love a sweater when it’s cold outside?
November 28, 2011 by Amy G.
I’m a knitting junkie. It started many years ago with a wonderful idea in the back of my head. Here it is! I wanted to decorate a small Christmas tree entirely with mini sweaters, each of them unique and knitted by me.... [Read more]
Ric Rac, Burlap, and Felt accessories in 15 minutes
November 2, 2011 by Amy G.
For some reason, when it comes to autumn, I HAVE to dress in autumn colors. I look at my closet and can’t fight the feelin’ to wear warm, fun, seasonal colors. I also love accessorizing in the fall. This is not... [Read more]
Last minute costume ideas for the grownups!
October 31, 2011 by Amy G.
I know that Halloween is mostly for the kids, but my kids and husband don’t. Every year just before it’s time to start knocking on some doors for candy, my husband looks at me and says “what are we going... [Read more]
11 Exciting Pennant Banners!
October 13, 2011 by Amy G.
Don’t you love it when someone else does all the work and you get all the compliments? I do. Actually, I haven’t quite learned to just smile and say thank you without giving away the true source of the talent. BUT,... [Read more]
Perfect Paper Poppies
September 26, 2011 by Amy G.
My cute black front door was begging for attention. It’s a nice door, but it needed some pop and I was in that crafty kind of mood that can only be satiated with a juicy project. Bring on the GLUE GUN, BABY! I got... [Read more]
Muy Delicioso!
September 6, 2011 by Amy G.
I Love Fresh Salsa Salty, spicy, juicy, and mouth-wateringly fresh. YUM! Sadly tomato season is FAR too short. It’s a bummer, but I have a solution. I used to live in Texas, and while I was there a super cool lady gave... [Read more]
Would I be over-sharing if I told you I have worms?
August 18, 2011 by Amy G.
Don’t be grossed out! We can only go up from here right? Read on. We love to garden, but I’m always wondering how my veggies can be bigger, juicier and more of them? This year I’ve taken matters into my own... [Read more]
Shame, shame, I know your name
June 26, 2011 by Amy G.
My family recently moved across the country. I used to get a little more excited about finding a place for everything after a move, but we’ve moved PLENTY and my enthusiasm…it’s running low. It’s been... [Read more]
yo, check out my tatts…
June 5, 2011 by Amy G.
Hey, this is Alison I have to break in because I am so excited that we got her back! Remember Amy from the reverse matting post? She has this amazing talent that I didn’t even know existed. When she told me she was... [Read more]
