Today Becky of Oh Geez! Design is visiting us to let us in on the story of her business and creativity plus offer a fun giveaway to OMHG readers. Becky is as cheerful and sweet as her designs and I hope you enjoy getting to know her and her work! Hi Becky! Thank you for visiting us and sharing your business-please tell us a bit about yourself and Oh Geez! Design. Hey … [Read more...] about Oh Geez! Design: Sponsor Feature & Giveaway
Interviews
Meeting the Makers: Domestica Interview + Giveaway
I have some gorgeous Friday eye candy + food for thought & a fun giveaway to share today! Chrissy of the awesome indie retail shop Domestica in Des Moines, Iowa is here to visit and share her business. Its an exciting day for Domestica today too as they are on their way to take part in the 9th annual Renegade Fair in Chicago-if you are in the area be sure to stop by booth … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Domestica Interview + Giveaway
Today I give myself permission to…
I'm going to be honest - this has been a tough month for me, full of heavy thoughts, unlike my usual terminally cheerful self. Maybe it is our handmade heritage month making me nostalgic or the leaves already starting to change colour on the trees. The summer is almost over and fall always makes me think of endings. Jennifer Perillo's loss of her husband also made me … [Read more...] about Today I give myself permission to…
Technology + handmade: Listen to grandma!
I had an interesting conversation with Chéri (aka my husband) the other day. We are both working in fields related to hi-tech-programming-computer-stuff and we were musing on how our son (who is 2 years old) will not know about technology we used 10 years ago. Floppy disk anyone? Even a CD player, or a Walkman (the sporty yellow one, you remember those?) is a vintage piece for … [Read more...] about Technology + handmade: Listen to grandma!
A Handmade Craft Fair History
I will have to admit, this month's theme brought on a serious case of writer's block for me. Since I was raised by a single working Mom, I don't have a lot of personal handmade history. I do have a few fond memories of my Grandmother sitting at her old Singer sewing machine and letting me push the metal foot pedal with my hands. I doubt this could fill up more than a paragraph … [Read more...] about A Handmade Craft Fair History
