Embroidery Project #4: Embellished Brush/Crochet Roll

Welcome to my fourth and final (at least for now) embroidery post! This project was a Christmas gift for my mother. Within the past few years she has become an exceptional crocheter, which just happen to coinside with the birth of her first grandchild. Coincidence? I think not.  Now, with four grandchildren (3 in the past 6 months), she has been on a crocheting marathon making beautiful baby blankets and the cutest/teeniest hats. 

Embroidery Project #3: Cloth Napkins

Welcome to embroidery project number three! This one was a Christmas gift for my monogram-loving sister. This sister loves to host, and she is darn good at it.  She had just put some final touches on the decor in her dining room, and I wanted to make something to match. I embroidered some "fancy" napkins for her to set her table with when she hosted a dinner, brunch, or family meal. 

Embroidery Project #2: Potholder

For my second embroidery project I did ....another monogram (surprise, surprise)! I was on a real kick this year for handmade Christmas gifts. I wasn't planning on going with a handmade theme, I just kept seeing things on Pinterest that I knew people would love. 

Embroidery Project #1: Monogrammed Scarf

My Yoyo Quilt

Where do I even begin this post? I guess that would have to be senior year of high school, which was 5 years ago, sheesh.  It was Christmas break, probably snowing, and I was sitting in the big yellow chairs at my parent's house.  Along with passions for art and craftiness, I also have set this unattainable goal for myself to watch all the films nominated for best picture. Why? I don't know. I'm a crazy person, and Christmas break provided a great setting for movie marathoning. Who knew that the movie to inspire me to sew would be The Untouchables? 

How To Use A Yoyo Maker

The pictures below outline how to make a yoyo with a yoyo maker.

Start with a swatch of fabric a little larger than your yoyo maker. You will also need a needle, thread, and scissors.  

Birch Box Review

Welcome to my Birch Box review for the month of February! Now I know what you are all thinking...February? Yes, I know it is a little late. However, it has given me a chance to try out all the products, and give a thorough review. 

Apartment Tour

 Welcome to my apartment! This post may seem a little lengthy, but I thought it too silly to make multiple posts of my 700sqft apartment. I know not all of you will have the chance to come visit me, so I made sure to include as many details as I could. I have made commentary on all the photos below. Some of them point out some DIY projects you may see here in the future. 

Our apartment is an urban loft space downtown. We have polished concrete flooring, as well as concrete ceilings. The urban feel is accentuated with industrial handrails and finishings (including a garage door as a wall). 

A. This photo is taken looking over the banister of our loft space. The door and garage door open up to street level, where we have a small patio. We got our couch, arm chair, and ottoman at Macy's (similar) during their Fall furniture sale. Rug: Ikea. B. Coffee table: garage sale/DIY.  C. The Super Power poster: ModCloth (similar)