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Morning friends! I just wanted to pop in and let you know that the interview about my book Playful that ran in the Bloesem Gazette Kids Issue is now up on the Bloesem Kids site! I talk a bit about why play time is so important and the behind the scenes scoop on working with other creatives, …
How pretty is Instagram’s new clean white look? I love it. Here’s just a sample of my feed (which you can follow here if you like. Lots of updates on the Banister House, my illustration, our daily comings and goings and as always – loads of good crafty fun!). xo Mer
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 …
Friends I’ve been dropping a few hints here and there about some exciting things I’ve been working on this past year and I’ve been dying to share more images and reveal more details. And I’m happy to report that I can do so now! I have a book coming out this fall!!! It’s titled PLAYFUL: …
I’m honored to be a part of Babble’s top 100 bloggers of 2013! Wowza, seriously flattered! There are so many great ones (including friends Meta, Danielle, and more!) on the list and so many that are new to me that I can’t wait to check out. One of the fun things they asked us to …
Wow that’s a lot of alliteration with that title there – and I kind of love it. Anyhow, I’m excited to share with you that Mer Mag is in the launch issue of Mollie Makes Mama digital edition! and such a cute edition it is! You can purchase it here. Fair warning, be prepared to …
Just popping in to say that we’re blushing a bit over here about having been rated number one in the Best for Kids category by Babble! Naturally we are thrilled! And oh so grateful for the mention. We love doing what we do around here and it’s always nice to see that others find value …
Friends, I’ve been dying to share this gem of a book with all of you! Hand in Hand: Crafting with Kids, by Jenny Doh, hit the shelves on April 3rd and I’ve been waiting until after all the Easter holiday fun was over to introduce this book you. If you are not already familiar with …
Have you come across the new and inspiring periodical, Create with Me? It covers artistic adventures with children and invites you to get in on all the fun with your little ones. If not, you are in for a real treat.We have enjoyed looking at all the creative ideas that so many great bloggers (and …
Hello friends! I’m so excited to share with you the fabulous holiday online magazine, Gifted, that the extraordinary Ez, of Creature Comforts blog, has put together just in time for us to start thinking about our 2010 holiday gift giving. She was so kind to invite me to be apart of the incredible line up …