summertime peach and blackberry cocktail recipe
One of my favorite spots to spend a summer afternoon is in my parent’s pool. Nothing compares to lying on a raft in their pool while listening to the birds squawk in the sunny air above me as they fly…
maker: yevgeniya of yevgeniya’s prints
On the bookshelf in my living room when I was a child, there was a series of books that I used to pull out and look at whenever I had a chance. They were older books that were filled with…
16 must-listen podcasts for creatives
In the spring and fall I spend 70+ hours alone in a car driving back and forth between southern and northern california for our events. I’m used to alone time. I grew up as an only child and have been…
how to build a wooden raised bed planter box
The first time I ever tasted something that didn’t end up in my mouth via the grocery store, I was seven. My mom and I lived in a small condo in an area of Orange County that was still in…
maker: Christina of Duende Creations
I had the privilege of meeting Christina at Craftcation this year. Me, the hubby and our four kids had filled our plates with (yet) another amazing lunch, and we sat down to dive into the food. She leaned over, and…
10 lovely yarn + macrame diy craft tutorials
I got my second job when I was 16. After school and on weekends, I worked at a dusty vintage clothing store. I spent most of my time trying to organize the overflowing racks of clothing by type of garment…
patchwork show long beach spring 2014
Pets were completely out of the question when I was in junior high. While I saw pets as benevolent creatures, perfect for couch cuddling while watching my favorite TV show, Three’s Company, as well as an opportunity to show off…
maker: meg of beard and bonnet
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and I think Meg of Beard and Bonnet embraces that proverb in full. Her passion for cooking and providing a table full of food that fills the needs of her families’…
our first diy, craft, food and creative business magazine
I’ve carried a sketchbook with me pretty much everywhere for the past 20 years. It isn’t just a place to draw. It’s a journal, a place to work out thoughts on a short story, or brainstorm ideas for a new…
how to make an embroidered wood circle necklace
Wood is one of my all-time favorite materials to use in my diy craft projects. My love affair with wood started with the little side table my dad made in wood shop when he was in high school. This obsession…
