One of the things I truly love about editing Oh My! is the chance to get to know people and watch their business grow and change. I first connected with Amy of tiny giraffe nearly a year ago and since then have seen her change her branding, collaborate with artists (& OMHG contributors!) and develop her brand. I am so happy to get the chance to share a bit of her journey … [Read more...] about Interview with Amy of tiny giraffe
Handmade Goodness
Heirlooms in our homes
Heirlooms almost always add personality to our homes. If they were handmade by someone you love they add a personal story. We are in the process of planning a renovation of our 90 year old home. Planning niches to display treasured collections is very important to me as part of this process. After all, I am a collector. Instead of planning for “out with the old, in with the … [Read more...] about Heirlooms in our homes
Handmade Travel – Pueblito Los Dominicos
Let's say you find yourself in Santiago, Chile and you've grown tired of gorgeous colonial architecture, lush public parks and had your fill of pisco sours, here's what I recommend you do. Hop on the subway and take the red line (Linea 1) all the way to the end. Get off at the last stop - Los Dominicos - and you will find that you've been whisked away from the hustle and bustle … [Read more...] about Handmade Travel – Pueblito Los Dominicos
Cross-stitch: A 376 Year Old Handmade Tradition
Cross-stitch has a heritage all of its own having been around since at least 1635. The earliest known counted cross-stitch sampler is housed at Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The sampler was created by Loara Standish, the daughter of Captain Myles Standish (one of the Mayflower passengers that helped in the formation of the Plymouth Colony). The sampler is arranged in … [Read more...] about Cross-stitch: A 376 Year Old Handmade Tradition
Gaia & Gerald's Kid Friendly Handmade Wedding
a super special guest post by Gaia Cornwall To finish off the month of celebrations, Jessika asked me to write about our wedding! My husband, Gerald, and I got married last month and one guest described our wedding as "the ultimate kid's birthday party." We took it as a huge compliment, as we were aiming for a thoroughly fun and fabulous time. If you have any celebratory … [Read more...] about Gaia & Gerald's Kid Friendly Handmade Wedding
