April 15th was tax day here in the US. For some folks, tax time is a breeze: they take a box of papers to their accountant + head out for a coffee. For others, it's only slightly less horrifying than their get-up for the senior prom. Oddly enough, I enjoy the process and the paperwork at tax time. I'm that kid who used to play 'office' or 'Realtor' instead of 'house.' I have … [Read more...] about Death, Taxes, and Your Dirty Mind
For the Hands
A Quick Guide to Storing Files in the Cloud
At Aeolidia, I work with a team of 21, and we often need to share files, which is what started me using Dropbox and Evernote, both "cloud-based" solutions to storing files and data. My laptop is on its way out, and I'm planning to switch from a PC to a Mac (gasp!). Moving things from a PC to a Mac is not the easiest thing in the world, and this has pushed me to finally be sure … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Storing Files in the Cloud
Getting To Know – Jennie Walker of A Little Vintage
I'm really excited to be starting a new series of interviews here on Oh My! Handmade. Interviews with makers, artists, designers and small business owners at all different stages of business. I'm always interested in how other adventurers in the world of creative entrepreneurs run their businesses, get inspired and how they got started in the first place. I was thrilled when … [Read more...] about Getting To Know – Jennie Walker of A Little Vintage
WASHI TAPE EASTER BUNNY STICKERS
Spring has finally flung (at least where I'm from up here in southeastern Canada) and with it comes new growth, flourishing nature, nourishing sunshine, a surge of ideas... and chocolate! Of course, I'm talking about those wonderful little Mini Eggs from Cadbury. I can't get enough. So, when Marisa of Omiyage suggested a post about cute little stickers made from washi … [Read more...] about WASHI TAPE EASTER BUNNY STICKERS
Growing New Ideas in the OMHG Forums
Sometimes when you have a great idea, a brilliant idea, you really want to share that idea with a group of supportive, like-minded, creative friends. You want to ask, “do you like this idea too?” Last Fall, I decided that I wanted to create a monthly snail mail subscription for young children. Canada Post was in the midst of announcing postage rate increases, and I suddenly … [Read more...] about Growing New Ideas in the OMHG Forums
