The month leading up to my son’s first Christmas was a total frenzy.I was on the search for tradition. It was like, hurry up, make it meaningful! I had visions of wintry walks, carefully chosen stories, handmade gifts, and lovingly prepared meals. The very first holiday season for our little family not only had to be super special but it would undoubtedly lay the foundation … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
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Miniature Lotus Books as Holiday Ornaments
I love the holidays, it means I get to create a new set of handmade book ornaments to don my Christmas tree. These are perfect for gift giving, too—my Mom hits me up every year for ones with shimmer papers and music sheets—and they are very easy to make. How easy? This was the first kind of book that I learned while studying Book Arts. This binding technique has many names: … [Read more...] about Miniature Lotus Books as Holiday Ornaments
The World's Smallest Post Service + Teeny Tiny Advent
I love small things, handwritten letters, creativity and magic. So when Chronicle Books wrote to ask if I was interested in jumping on board the blog tour for the World's Smallest Post Service kit by Lea Redmond I was on it! I am a fan of Lea's work and all things Chronicle Books and had been planning a mini advent calendar for my oldest daughter. I immediately thought how cute … [Read more...] about The World's Smallest Post Service + Teeny Tiny Advent
DIY Monogrammed Christmas Stockings
My favourite part of Christmas has always been stockings. Perhaps it's because we always were allowed to open our stockings first growing up - waiting until after breakfast to tackle the bigger gifts under the tree. There's simply nothing better than falling asleep while the stockings hang empty and waking up to the magic of those same stockings overflowing. So much excitement … [Read more...] about DIY Monogrammed Christmas Stockings
Holiday with Matthew Mead: Interview + DIY + Giveaway!
In this online world, there are people you may cross paths with who will inspire you… to create, to dream, to be passionate, to enjoy the simplicity of everyday tasks and to love what you do. Matthew Mead is one of these people. He is the Founder, Creative Director, and Editor-in-Chief of Holiday with Matthew Mead magazine. He’s also just a really great guy. I caught up with … [Read more...] about Holiday with Matthew Mead: Interview + DIY + Giveaway!
