I picked up this vintage cut two summers ago and I’m still surprised at how well it prints! For now I’ll have to be satisfied with just this one “Day of Christmas,” but if anyone happens across other pieces from the set, please let me know! Card available here.

It might be the influence of those ubiquitous Gap commercials, but a splash of color just feels right this holiday season. The plan was to print my ornaments design in a bazillion colors, but so far I’ve only gotten to three. Light pink, magenta and black available in the shop!

The press is here! In my house! Everyone say it with me, “FINALLY!” My parents loaded up the back of the truck one (last, maybe?) time and hauled the press, one type cabinet and supplies down here a week ago. I spent the day setting up and was printing by Sunday night! I’m really pleased with my new workspace—the smaller of the two bedrooms in the old part of the house, you’re welcome, Mike—it’s big windows and fresh coat of paint make it such a bright place to work. I’m still figuring out the best arrangement for all the furniture in my tiny room, but here’s how I’ve got it worked out right now!

It took me much much more time than it should have to get those shelves level, but I fit all of the cuts I currently have in rotation! Paper storage in the clean white shelves, type cabinet is just to the left of the frame of the picture.

It’s about time! Finally finished up this limited edition of “happy birthday” cards! Available here.

I STILL haven’t moved my press to the new house, but I spent some time at my parents’ last month and managed to get some printing done. I just sold my last set of recipe cards, so I whipped up some new ones in two tried-and-true botanical designs: yellow daisies and ice blue dandelion gone to seed. Available in the shop!

Accidentally put your favorite wool sweater in the dryer? Don’t shed a tear—you may not be able to wear it anymore, but your living room will be better for it! I made this funky argyle pillow cover from one that used to fit the fiancé (oops).

Supplies:
•sweater
•pillow form that’s the same width as sweater
•straight pins
•sewing machine (a serger would be better, but if you sew over your seams twice you should be good to go!)

Step 1: Turn the sweater inside out. Lay flat and pin the sweater’s front and back together at the shoulders and neck.

Step 2: Break out the sewing machine and continue the existing side seams up to the top of the shoulders.

Step 3: Measure the height of your pillow form and mark that length from the bottom of the sweater. Sew straight across (perpendicular to your other seams) at the mark. Cut off extra material above the seam and on either side (the sleeves).

Step 4: Sew about 1/3 of the way in from each side along the bottom of the sweater.

Step 5: Turn the square inside out, stuff pillow form inside.

Step 6: Hand sew the remaining opening and viola! There’s a snappy new pillow in your home!

P.S. That’s my new chair from Iconi Interiors!

Check out the Storque article about Nick and Kimber of Little Saplings Toys. They make really beautiful wood toys and games, and it’s so nice to see them get recognized for it! Congrats, guys!

Ahhhh . . . yeah sorry guys. What can I say? I’ve been busy:

Fiance and I bought a house. We then proceeded to completely rip it apart, and we’re just starting to get things back together again. (Lots more on this to come! Hope you like before and afters!)

Second issue is on stands now and we’re working hard on the October issue!

Oh, and my mom keeps telling me I’m supposed to be planning a wedding? So, anyway, have patience, check back every once in a while, and I promise to give you a little something now and then!

Hey, thanks to Alecia of CorduroyScience for featuring me in her recent Treasury! Check it out!

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