This year’s family Christmas card was inspired by a photo I took in August of Miss L with her cousins. It was such a fun shot and seemed well-suited for our card.
Of course, actually taking the photo was more of a challenge. The oldest was home for the blink of an eye over Thanksgiving, spending [...]

Miss L’s sixth birthday fell on a Saturday this year. Between Halloween, Quilt Market and bad weather, I didn’t get around to taking her birthday portraits until last week. Exactly one month after her birthday, to be precise.
It’s amazing how much she’s changed in only one year. Two new teeth. Less of that baby face. [...]

Probably the biggest challenge of my crafty Christmas has been coming up with gifts appropriate for the guys in my life. And of that category, the next challenge was coming up with something for little boys — specifically, my almost-7-year-old nephew. Last year, I made him a cool knight’s cape and shield, so I really [...]

Now that’s a genuine smile …

Come a little closer, brothers …

Those wandering eyes …

Finally! Success! (Card template by Shabby Miss Jenn Designs.)

I love this little corduroy dress. I sewed it (and shared it) back in August, shortly after finishing it. Of course, I knew it would be a while before that sweet Miss L could wear it, since fall doesn’t arrive in Atlanta until mid-October — and even then we still get plenty of 80+ degree [...]