There is something special in the air when Back-to-School time runs around. It’s filled with the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, new markers and blank note books begging to be filled. It calls for growth, acheivement, learning and new horizons. And I absolutely LOVE every bit of it. To get set for afterschool homework and crafty afternoons …
Author: Merrilee
Instantly Framed: Little Miss Easter Dress
One of our sponsors for our Midsummer Mingle party was the fabulous company, Instantly Framed. They create really hi end quality framed photos from your instagram photos. And you can do it all from your phone! Too easy. We framed one of our favorite photos if Little Miss in her Easter dress. I’m so happy …
Mer Mag Interview on Smart Creative Women
I had the best time chatting with Monica Lee of Smart Creative Women last week and the interview is now up on her site! We talked about so many things that creatives go through such as finding your voice, juggling you creative, business and personal life (especially as a mamma!). I’d love your thoughts on …
Back-To-School discount on KIDS CRAFT CAMP!
It’s here. Time for backpacks, pencils, erasers, notebooks and more! I can hardly believe summer is coming to and end. It’s all been too too fast. So now I’m already thinking about after-school snacks, homework incentives and crafty cures for boredoms so thank goodness we have a few DIY activities up our sleeves with KID …
Boy’s style: Pining for and Indian Summer
We’re in complete denial with school starging NEXT WEEK and all. So the kids and I are pining for and Indian summer…a fall that is filled with warm nights and opportunities for mini after-school adventures (Say camping in your own backyard!). These boys fashion pics are perfect for just that. And they transition perfectly into your boys …
Playing with dolls in our Book Nook
I’ve alway had a generational love for dolls (OK and particularly the ones with a touch of macabre to them) so I’m happy to report that baby M is enjoying dolls as well. But I’m even more happy to report that she’s smitten with books just as much if not more. She brings me books and …
Floral Crowns and Fairy Wispers: Girls Summer Style
We’re channeling the modern wood sprite and sharing some of our favorite girls summer fashion picks over on Pinhole Press. Head over to see some beautiful items from Marie Chantal and Juju Bunny Shop which work great for both summer and easing into early fall!
Making a Baby Memory Box
My “baby” girl is in full toddler mode these days. It’s hard not to see want to keep her as my baby forever (I totally see how the baby of the family is “babied” all their life now). And before she get’s too far away from her baby years I thought I’d better crack down …
Popsicle Stick Tents
Have you signed up for KIDS CRAFT CAMP? I’ve been seeing little campers working on projects all over instagram and I love it! The first craft to get the camp started off is this simple paper and popsicle stick tent. I’ve included a little video excerpt, filmed by the talented Jenner Brown, to give you an idea …
An Outdoor Book Nook with Pottery Barn Kids!
I’m super excited to share with you one of my favorite summer projects we’ve been working on: this outdoor book nook with Pottery Barn Kids! It’s been a bit of a little reading oasis and the kids and I are in love with it! Seriously anything to encourage reading is a number one in my book. Head on over …