by Renae of Red Parentheses Choosing colors for your workspace is probably the most important decision you'll make in the design process. If chosen properly you will feel like you are the best you whenever you walk into your office. Here are some tips to choosing the best color palette for you. 1. Think about your personality. Would you rather walk into a spa or would you … [Read more...] about Choosing Color Palettes for your Workspace
For the Hands
tutorial: making personalized notepads
by Sara Tams of sarah + abraham I began offering personalized notepads at the end of 2008, and they quickly became my best selling product. In fact, my teacher notepads and a note from mom notepads are currently the #1 and #2 most popular items on my website. If you're not already familiar with how to make your own notepads, I bet you'll be surprised to learn how easy they are … [Read more...] about tutorial: making personalized notepads
Tutorial: Felt Flower Embellishments
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade Flowers are blooming all over the city and summer still feels like it is in full swing. Here is a great, fast and beautiful project suitable for making with children that I originally shared on the Nurtured blog after creating them for a spring themed window display. Since then I have made thousands! These felt flowers are lovely … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Felt Flower Embellishments
A Whale of a Window
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade My dream job has always been to be the person who creates fantastic window displays and transforms mundane spaces into magical ones. In March of this year April MacKinnon of Nurtured gave me the chance to do just that. Her store front has a generous amount of windows that weren't being used to their full potential and she bravely gave … [Read more...] about A Whale of a Window
Handmade Finds: Colour Your World
by Jessika Hepburn, O Happy Day Handmade This collection of handmade finds and craft ideas was inspired by the stunning rainbow cake that I found on the blog of author and director of Handmade Nation, Faythe Levine. I couldn't do a post on colour without adding a few activities as well-enjoy! 1. This sweet "Bonjour" 8 x 10 print from Toronto based BellyBabies is truly … [Read more...] about Handmade Finds: Colour Your World
