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
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Building A Creative Dream~Inkwell Boutique
by Jessika Hepburn, Editor One night I was lost online, ogling all the incredible letterpress goodness, when I turned to Chris and started ranting about how Halifax needed a letterpress/print shop. So of course I had to go searching for any info on local letterpress artists and came across a Facebook page for a new shop opening in the spring. I liked the shop to keep my eye … [Read more...] about Building A Creative Dream~Inkwell Boutique
Budding Makers: Creating inspiring spaces for children to make
by Debra Norton of Vintage Paper Parade It’s no surprise to most who know me that both my children love to create. I come from a family of makers. Some of my earliest memories are of my Mom teaching ceramics classes in our basement and my father patiently teaching me oil painting techniques. My mother was a talented artist. She loved to dabble in different genres and … [Read more...] about Budding Makers: Creating inspiring spaces for children to make
Creating a Nest: Handmade Rooms for Children
by Debra Norton of Vintage Paper Parade I remember the days when I was pregnant with my children and the excitement of creating a warm, welcoming nursery. It was so much fun to plan and shop for their spaces. I loved pouring over the pages of Martha Stewart Baby (how I miss that magazine!) for decorating ideas. My children are a little older now (ages 7 & 9) and we have … [Read more...] about Creating a Nest: Handmade Rooms for Children
Get Crafty With Your Cleaning! DIY Craft Storage Ideas
by Stacy Altiery of InkSpot Workshop Idea: Down and Out Chic With each year that passes by my collection of arts and crafts supplies seems to grow all on its own. Add in my also expanding collection of supplies that I use for InkSpot Workshop and I'm forever on a quest it seems to get all of these loose items situated into one handy place, without looking too cluttered here in … [Read more...] about Get Crafty With Your Cleaning! DIY Craft Storage Ideas
