Month: April 2013

Definitely one of my all-time favorite thrifty finds is this vintage wooden accordion-style Singer sewing box. With drawers and a flip-up top and compartments for stowing needles and buttons and thread, this little box is not only functional but a great piece to put on display. When I was photographing my space for my Etsy Featured…


My latest scrapbook page using Paislee Press’s On My Desk digital kit. Love that mustard yellow with the woodgrain paper! And pretty florals and stripes? Pretty much had to have this kit as soon as I saw it.


After weeks of non-stop rain, the sun finally came out today here in Washington. Lunch at The French Bakery and a trip to the park were definitely in order. His and hers lattes. Tulips at the mall. Zara at the park (underneath the play structure). Happy Zara at the park. Flowers for Daddy


Look who’s hanging out with April Bowles Olin today on her blog, Blackburg Belle! You may know April from her creatively dreamy yet super-informative blog or heard her interviews on BlogcastFM. I’ve been following April ever since I opened Catshy Crafts and am so happy to be featured on her blog today. She had a…


afternoon in seattle

It’s spring break for us, so we’ve doing little outings this week. Yesterday, we spent a few lovely hours in Seattle yesterday. Zara’s preschool class saw Adventures with Spot at Seattle Children’s Theater and then we had lunch at Racha Thai. This is a great example of how Sofia and Zara feel about getting their…