Archives for May 2010

I've been paying more attention lately to French recipes, interiors, and crafts.  I've always loved everything French and am looking forward to the trip my husband and I have planned in mere weeks!  We've finally bitten the bullet and will be traveling to Europe once he graduates with his graduate degree!  I couldn't be more thrilled, excited, and humbled, to be able to have such a wonderful opportunity.  Among other locations in Europe we'll be spending 5 days in Paris!  Today's favorites are inspired by the French! Vanilla and Blackberry French Macaroons.  I plan on visiting Laduree, whose macaroons are supposed to be … [Read more...]

I'm working on some big projects this week so today I'd like to share some of my favorite past Tutorial Tuesday projects with you. Tile Transfer Art Fat Quarter Accent Pillows Father's Day Shirt and Tie Project … [Read more...]

My cousin got married yesterday and I'm so excited for her!  I wanted to make them a little something to send along with their other gift.  I ended up taking their engagement photo and framing it in a shadow box from IKEA, etching the glass with some hearts, and adding the sentiment and their wedding date.  I LOVE how it turned out!  I hope she does too! I also love how versatile it is.  This could easily be changed to make an anniversary gift, graduation gift, or a teacher gift! Supplies used: Cardstock and patterned paper from American Crafts and Bazzill Adhesives from 3L Scrapbook adhesives Frame from IKEA … [Read more...]

Today I wanted to share with you a little project that I've been working on exclusively for BurdaStyle!  It's called the Cafe Collection.  They asked me to come up with a complete dining room pattern set with instructions.  The first installment is a nice spring set with gorgeous chiffon and satin flowers.  I'll also be showing you how to slightly modify the original for lots of different holidays coming up this year! You can download the full set of instructions and patterns for each (for FREE!) directly from BurdaStyle.  Enjoy! Erin … [Read more...]

A few of this week's favorites: Helvetica font cookie cutters from Beverly Hsu. Ravioli with Garlic-Herb Oil recipe from Women's Day.  Yum! Butterfly Collection pillow from Ruffles and Stuff. Purple Tiles Tote from Bundarra on Etsy.  (Seriously, why do bags have to be so darn cute!  I could buy bags everyday....I actually had a dream last night that I went shopping and bought a bag, much to my husband's dismay!) Screenprinted dish towels with red poppies from Michelle Brusegaard. … [Read more...]

I absolutely love strawberries!  Chocolate covered strawberries are great, but what about little strawberry boxes with chocolate inside?  Don't worry, I've got you covered!  (No pun intended!)  These would make great party favors, brunch decorations, or a great addition to a Mother's Day gift!  (I know I'll be sticking a few in the package I'm sending out!) Download the PDF here.  It includes the Strawberry boxes in a light and dark pink, 2 different cards, and the blank template if you want to use your own patterned paper to make the boxes!  (Have a Cricut and the SCAL software?  You can download the box template here and the leaf … [Read more...]