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  • The Hive: Creating Great DIY Tutorials

    Last weekend I spoke at The Hive blogging conference in Berlin about how to create a great DIY tutorial for your blog. I so enjoyed speaking about something I actually am quite passionate about…

    May 24, 2012
  • Planet Modulor: Craft Heaven

    Planet Modulor might not look like much from the outside, but let me tell you. It was simply craft heaven. I could have moved in, slept on the tile floor between the rolls of…

    May 23, 2012
  • Quickie Lamp Makeover

    Since we have visitors coming to stay while we’re in Maine, I’ve been looking at our apartment with new eyes – I want everything to be nice for them! My bedside lamp has been…

    May 16, 2012
  • New Blogroll: Crafty!

    {Image from here} As promised, I have a new list of ten blogs in the blogroll on the right side over there. This new set of blogs has a theme – they’re all crafty!…

    May 2, 2012
  • An Easy Easter Basket Cake

    My family never had a big celebration for Easter growing up, but it was always a good excuse to get together with our extended family for a springy meal. Since moving to Dublin, I’ve…

    March 27, 2012
  • A DIY Jewellery Organizer

    In a fit of productivity a few weeks ago, I came up with this solution to the tangled mess of necklaces in my sock drawer. I didn’t photograph the play by play, but it…

    March 20, 2012
  • DIY Magnolias for Spring!

    Magnolias are just starting to bloom here in Dublin. There’s one big magnolia tree I pass on my way to and from work and it’s just about to pop. When it does, I think…

    March 13, 2012
  • The Hive

    A few weeks ago, I mentioned my impending travel plans that will keep me very busy for the next few months. I’m especially excited about my trip to Berlin because I’ll be speaking at…

    March 13, 2012
  • A Paddy’s Day Postcard

    Every year I mean to send Christmas cards. And every year I miss the boat. This year I got a little clever and sent an e-card. It was fun, but not nearly as satisfying…

    March 8, 2012
  • Weekend Projects: Easy Framing Trick

    Good morning, friends! I had every intention of telling you all about my weekend yesterday, but then my weekend just didn’t stop! Monday was just as packed as the other two days as I…

    March 6, 2012