Every year the deadline strikes and I'm scrambling to pull it all together. Every year I do manage to pull it all together, but sometimes the inspiration doesn't come until the eleventh hour. In case the eleventh hour finds you in need of a little inspiration, here are some of tried-and-true quick ideas that the creative ladies in my life have come up with recently. 1. This … [Read more...] about Four Quick Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Fellow Makers
Almost handmade: Dressing Up Store Bought Gifts
Every year I have lofty dreams of making beautiful lovingly hand-crafted gifts for my nearest and dearest. Then reality sets in. Quite simply I run out of time. This year I am not going to beat myself up over it. I've bought most of my family presents, things they want and need. But I've added some wonderful personal touches which make my gifts just a little bit special. My … [Read more...] about Almost handmade: Dressing Up Store Bought Gifts
Meeting the Makers: Nidhi Chanani
For our last Meeting the Makers feature of 2011 I am happy to share the story and work of Nidhi Chanani, a freelance artist and designer. Born in Calcutta and raised in suburban California she currently draws and dreams in San Francisco. Nidhi's work is romantic and whimsical, like a window into a magical world-I hope you enjoy this chance to visit with her and learn what … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Nidhi Chanani
Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
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
Teaching the Value of Handmade
My 6 year old is an advertising companies dream. Every time she spots the next new plastic toy in between her cartoons, she proclaims that she just has to have it. Personally, I think they should ban toy commercials during kids shows but that is another post altogether! ;) This year I made the decision to only buy her handmade gifts for Christmas. You see Santa Claus and his … [Read more...] about Teaching the Value of Handmade
