With the history of my baby onesie obsession, I’m sure most of you had a hunch it was only a matter of time before I started churning out some custom onesies for our baby girl. And in today’s post, I have not one, not two, but three new designs to share with you all. (And…
The only thing more paralyzing than a blank page, is a blank page in a wedding guest book. The struggle is real. Oh, the pressure to express your inexpressible joy for the bride and groom in a keepsake they intend to treasure forever. Meanwhile, a line of wedding guests starts to form behind you at the guest book table. Their…
My sister Lisbeth and husband Ransom are some of the bookiest bookworms I know. Between the two of them, they probably own more books than the N.Y.C. Public Library. (And I’m only slightly exaggerating.) So, a custom, handmade bookmark made the poifect favor to give to the guests at their wedding this June. And guess who had the distinct…
gathering of fun people + photo booth = hours of endless entertainment Am I right or am I right? Or am I right? {Wink.} So, when my sister told me that she and Ransom had hopes of including a photo booth at their wedding reception this past June, my eyes lit up like a pinball machine. And…
On June 20th, 2015, my sister Lisbeth married the love of her life, Ransom, and it was one of the most joy-filled weddings I’ve ever witnessed. I had the honor of being the matron of honor, or chief of bridesmaids as I dubbed myself. (Because I wasn’t digging the correlation between “matron” and “matronly.”) And…
Happy weekend, friends. And better yet, happy summer! You know what that means… school’s out… …the grills are heating up… …and in between those thrilling summer thunderstorms… …the beach is calling your name! Well, when the seasons change, I like to do a little event here at The Thinking Closet called The Reader Showcase. What’s it…
“Oh they say when you marry in June you’re a bride all your life!” My dear younger sister Lisbeth is getting married this June. And it only feels fitting to be humming along to a song from one of our favorite movie musicals, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, as I work on some of her reception…
I’m giddy as a pig in mud when a project creates such a buzz, that it merits a follow-up post. Ever since first publishing my Personalized Etched Glass Bakeware Tutorial, I’ve encountered a slew of “frequently asked questions” about it. I think that the strong chemicals and rubber gloves amp up the intimidation factor. It kind of feels like you’re doing a…
There’s a myth about blog photos – – those bright, crisp images on non-distracting backgrounds (you know the ones). The myth goes that those blog photos are shot in professional studios with expensive lighting equipment and fancy backdrops. Oh, and the bloggers behind the cameras have about 20 different lenses to choose from for different effects and compositions….
Apparently, I’ve been living under a rock… …and we underwent a season change from fall to winter over a month ago. Of course, can you blame me for being out of touch when we’ve had shorts weather recently? (Northerners, please don’t send me hate mail. Instead, come and visit sunny Florida!) That said, I’m lonnnnng overdue for our…
It’s no secret in these parts that my absolute favorite crafting tool is my Silhouette machine. I received mine as a Christmas gift back in 2012, and since then, I have made over 60 projects with this powerhouse of a digital craft-cutter. She barely gets put away. I don’t know what I love more: the versatility of how many…
First, there were The Black Eyed Ps. Then, there was When Life Gives You Lemons…. And his friend, Blessing in Disguise. No, I’m not talking about chart-topping hip hop groups or cliché phrases! I’m talking about our punny Halloween costumes from the last two years, which you may recall. Of course, the word-play tradition just had to continue, and…
Balance has been my word of the year this year. And in the words of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, “How do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: tradition!” The last two Novembers, I’ve made it a tradition to make a few sets of D.I.Y. coasters: a set to…
First, I’m just bursting at the seams to share a piece of exciting news with you all: Wednesday was a big day for me because…I finished the first draft of my eBook! {Squeal.} There are still many miles to go before I sleep and heaps of behind the scenes work that needs to happen in order…
Reader Questions Q: Where do you live? A: I live in Orlando, Florida with my handy hubby and our daughters Juniper & Pepper. Check out My “About” Page to learn more than you ever wanted to know about me! Q: How do I purchase your book? A: Click HERE to learn all about my book, Thinking Outside…
I love poetry– how it gives freedom in form. So, here’s my wild plan: I’ll write in haiku {syllables five – seven – five, rarely any rhymes} to recap my trip to Haven Blog Conference three short weeks ago. ‘Twill be a challenge, no doubt. I’m a wordy gal; be sure to keep count! Flashback This…
On July 18, 2013, our 4th wedding anniversary, I launched a new blog series on Our DIY Wedding, and a year and 12 days later, it wrapped! This page serves as a home-base for all of the posts in that series, as well as a few of my wedding-related craft tutorials. I hope it may serve as…
Another op’nin’, another show In Philly, Boston, or Baltimo’, A chance for stage folks to say hello, Another op’nin’ of another show. –“Another Op’nin’, Another Show” from Kiss Me Kate Perhaps the only thing that thrills me more than feeling the stage lights hot on my face as I bring a character to life before a live audience…is directing a show…
