As much as I absolutely love Edinburgh (and I really do!), there are so many day trips outside the city that are worth exploring whether you live here or are visiting. We first spent a day on Inchcolm Island when we visited Scotland a couple of years ago and enjoyed it so much (even though that day had some of the coldest rain I've ever felt) that we knew it was a place we'd take the girls to some day. It's an easy bus ride from the city to the boat and it's really worth spending a day on ... Read More
Trendy Peekaboo Earrings
I'm fully embracing how much I love creating peekaboo crafts. They're an easy way to use up scraps of fabric and the possibilities are endless. I've gotten addicted to making this style of lightweight earrings--they're super fun with the faux leather and pop of colour from the fabric and they're so lightweight that you barely notice you're wearing them (until someone compliments you, that is!). I'm loving these Trendy Peekaboo Earrings--they're perfect no matter the season! This post first ... Read More
DIY Beer Caddy
I'm excited to have my friend and virtual assistant guest posting today. I've known Andrea for years and used to go on regular shopping sprees in her Etsy shop. When she announced her new venture as a virtual assistant, I knew she was the person for me! She's sharing a fun DIY Beer Caddy with us today. It makes a great gift, but I want one for myself! Hey guys! I'm Andrea - virtual assistant ninja, and previous Etsy shop owner! The husband and I have a friend who just purchased a new ... Read More
Burlap and Felt Coasters
It's a funny thing that I pretty much ignored burlap as a craft supply until the Cricut Maker made it so easy to work with. It's honestly still not my favourite, but I'm getting more comfortable with it and it's something I no longer mind being "forced" to use. I didn't even groan when I saw that this month's Craft Lightning prompt was burlap--I'm really happy with how my Burlap and Felt Coasters turned out. This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Cricut Maker felt ... Read More
Shark Hair Clip
I'll admit that I've never been crazy about sharks and can't really see what the fascination is with Shark Week. They swim and they bite and haven't you seen Jaws?!? My girls, though, have gone shark mad. Pippi has been reading every shark book she can get her hands on this summer and wants to go see some. While I'm all about giving my girls fun experiences, seeing sharks isn't at the top of the list so I tried bribing her with a new Shark Hair Clip instead. Pippi has been totally tickled with ... Read More
Secret Best View in Paris
It's no secret that I love Paris--I often choose to go back over exploring someplace new. It probably dates back to learning French as a young kid and dreaming of one day visiting. I'm comfortable in Paris and enjoy visiting favourite places, but each time we go we make sure to do something new. Scott and I have been up the Eiffel Tower numerous times, most recently taking the girls up in February, but this time we wanted a view *of* the Eiffel Tower. This is what you need to know about ... Read More