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Urban wreath for fall using Polaroids

Decorations, Home

My friend Heather Crosby and I have creative chemistry. Whenever we get together we build on each other’s ideas until it becomes something totally original. (…)

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Chalkboard pillows for kids and adults redux

Baby & Kids, Home, Pillows

So when I first invented chalkboard pillows I handmade the chalkboards out of plastic, a knife, drill and chalkboard spray paint. Yeah, it took a long time. (…)

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Car racing wall art for kid’s rooms

Baby & Kids, Home

Watch out Speed Racer. Mom of two Amy Herlihy hand painted racing car wall art to match her son Kieran’s racing themed comforter and pillow sham. Now Kieran has his dream bedroom. (…)

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Planting seeds and herbs for the garden

Garden & Outdoor, Home

After a brutal Chicago winter I’m aching for spring. So today I planted vegetable, herb and flower seeds for our back deck garden. (…)

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Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone

Garden & Outdoor, Home

I visited my parents in Indiana this Easter weekend and it felt like Spring outside! The crocuses are even coming up which is a sure sign of hope. (…)

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Chalkboard pillows

Home, Pillows

I’m really excited about my newest creation: Chalkboard pillows!
The idea originally came to me last fall when I was spray painting some glass vases with chalkboard spray paint. (…)

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Friday Inspiration: Tape Vases at Anthropologie

Home, Inspiration

So my friend Renee and I decided to browse through Anthropologie after having afternoon tea at Julius Meinl. (…)

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Crafty Shrinky Night Lights

Everyday, Holidays, Home

I just love this night light idea from ReadyMade. Growing up I was a big Shrinky Dink fan and I have a couple of packs here in my craft closet that I haven’t been sure what to do with. (…)

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Guest towels

Decorations, Everyday, Gifts & Favors, Home, Showers, Weddings

This is the detail that got the most comments from my wedding guests. My friends said it was ‘typical Kathy’ to personalize even the bathroom towels. (…)

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