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…
Podcast Episode 35: Perfection + passion projects with Kim Werker
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast Delilah and Nicole are drinking a Sorghum Cocktail and talking to writer, editor, maker and speaker Kim Werker. We discuss the culture of perfection online, in art/making and on social media and how…
Podcast Summer Break
We’ve been a podcast break for the summer but we’re coming back August 11th with more episodes. We can’t wait to introduce you to new guests and share insight and stories about business, creativity and life! Click below to listen to…
How to make your online shop stand out + getting to know aftcra
Editor’s Note: We’re so excited to share this interview we did with aftcra founder Erica Riegelman. aftcra is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell American handmade products. Just a few minutes into my first conversation with Erica I knew that she…
DIY 10-minute shoe bags
My mother has a whole slew of germaphobic-based suggestions including: -Never touch the comforter in a hotel room (hotels rarely wash them between guests). -Wash all clothing twice using the hottest water possible. -Lysol is the only acceptable cleaning product…
DIY potted plush succulents
During the first two years that I lived in my house I don’t think I stepped foot in my backyard more than a handful of times. It was a real shame considering the fact that my house is fairly small…
4 Benchmarks for Wholesaling
Editor’s Note: We’re excited welcome Katie Hunt (the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp) to the blog for this guest post from our friends at CreativeLive on four Benchmarks for Wholesaling. CreativeLive is one of the best educational resources for creatives. I have…
How to keep your cool at craft shows
Editor’s note: Our friends at Academy of Handmade asked me to share some of my tips for keeping your cool at craft shows on their blog. I’m super excited to share some of the ways I’ve learned to deal with unexpected circumstances…
Patchwork Show Long Beach Spring 2016
I love to close the Spring Patchwork Show season out at our Long Beach location–what better way to spend a day near the ocean! Personally, it was also the culmination of a pretty intense four months. At the beginning of March,…
Podcast episode 34: Awesome visual displays with Jessica Pohl
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast Delilah and Nicole are drinking the Coco-Rita and talking to visual merchandiser and owner of Crochet Magic Jessica Pohl. We discuss tips for creating inviting, cohesive visual displays for your brick and mortar…
