25 Ways to recharge creativity & de-stress
You know that feeling when your TO-DO list seems better suited to being written on an extra long roll of paper towels than on a Post-it? It seems like for every thing you cross off, a new thing (or two…
How to have a lush garden and save water during a drought
My husband and I live in Southern California which has been in a drought for several years. These days, it’s severe. You can’t go anywhere without signs or other mentions of water conservation. The drought has always been on our minds…
Spicy Feta Dip
One of my favorite things to buy from the farmers market is this jalapeno-feta spread from the Middle Eastern food vendor. I love the coolness of the feta that cuts the spiciness of the pepper- however it can always be…
How to prepare for a creative conference
Welcome to the fourth post in our series as we prepare for Craftcation 2016 on making the most out of attending a creative conference. If you missed the first three posts you can check them out here: 1. 7 reasons…
Podcast episode 28: Motivation, management and the creative process with Mark Hentemann
This week on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re drinking Deep Island Hawaiian Rum and talking to Mark Hentemann who is the creator and showrunner for Bordertown, an animated sitcom as well as the executive producer and showrunner on Family…
DIY Paper Flower Wedding Arch
Last fall, I was hired to decorate and set up a small private wedding in Los Angeles. The bride was a fan of the big paper flowers that I had at my wedding and wanted something similar, except she wanted an…
How to choose the right conference to attend
In preparation for Craftcation: Business and Makers Conference we’re doing a series of posts about attending conferences. In our first post 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity I shared some of the reasons that…
Craftcation dance party theme giveaway
Last we shared a post on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity. Maybe you’ve already decided that you’re ready to attend a conference (ahem… Craftcation!) so you can: Build your community Get exposure to…
How to write a letter of recommendation
In an earlier post, I shared seven tips for hiring interns with your creative business. One of the benefits of having an intern is having extra help and the possibility of a future employee. However, interns benefit as well by…
Easy Vegan Lentil Soup
I am a big soup fan. They are great on a cold evening. They use up a lot of our CSA (community supported agriculture) produce, especially if we have extra veggies to utilize! And soups are filling without adding on…
