By amy on June 29, 2010
Hanging laundry on the line has been described in so many ways—a meditation, a connection, and way to save energy, a money saver, a time-tested necessity, and a tradition. But sometimes, sometimes, it’s more than that, and I don’t mean in a good way. Ladies and gentlemen (but probably really only ladies), I bring you [...]
Posted in eco-friendly, laundry, saving energy, wash wednesday |
By amy on June 25, 2010
We’re only a few days into summer vacation, and I have found myself scouring my favorite blogs and sites, looking for crafts to do with my girls a few times already. Turns out, there is a ridiculous amount of brilliant ideas and resources out there—tutorials, recipes, suggestions, and even more lists of things to do. [...]
Posted in art, children, crafts, kids, resources, school vacation, to do |
By amy on June 20, 2010
There’s something about making custom pieces that both humbles and terrifies me. I mean, what could be more flattering than someone asking you to make their vision come to fruition? They must have liked the style of my jewelry designs, right? And I can only assume that they must have confidence in my metalsmithing techniques—my [...]
Posted in custom jewelry, handmade jewelry, metalsmith, sterling silver |
By amy on June 18, 2010
Hoppin’ on board the Soule Mama train this week to share this moment.{this moment} – “A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.”
Posted in chicks, children, music, piano, this moment |
By amy on June 15, 2010
Just like that, nearly a week has gone by since I have last posted. It seems like the days slip through my hands, weeks are cranked out steadily, and my girls grow faster each year. Since this blog has become somewhat of a journal, tracking our progress and growth, I though I’d catalog a few [...]
Posted in chickens, craft projects, family, growth, knitting, school, woodworking |
By amy on June 9, 2010
She loved this ring I sold. It’s was a big silver dome with green beads sticking out of the top of it. I would have given it to her, but it was so big for her hand I knew she wouldn’t really be able to wear it. Clearly, she was going to need her own [...]
Posted in custom jewelry, handmade gifts, jewelry, metalsmith, wood craft, wood working |
By amy on June 5, 2010
Hi. My name is Amy, and I am a consumerholic. Or, I was. A handful of years back, I suddenly found myself with babies and a newly purchased home. If ever there was a time to purchase things, I thought this was it. I bought items that the babies might like, and things I might [...]
Posted in children, conscious consumerism, family, handmade, home |
By amy on June 2, 2010
Sometimes, when I look at my body of work, I am painfully aware of the lack of color. This perplexes me, because my world revolves around color. My home is painted and decorated in a rainbow of shades, my shoes span the spectrum, and I gravitate towards pretty much anything that is a beautiful hue. [...]
Posted in color, craft tutorials, handmade jewelry, jewelry design, metalsmith, seasons |