Almost every Tuesday we post about "The Art of Homemaking"...but when and why did we start doing this? Wellllll......around 6 years ago (about the same time we started this blog) I ran across a book at a thrift store entitled "The Art of Homemaking" and I HAD to buy it. Not, necessarily because of my love for the art of homemaking but for the kitschy illustrations I found inside the book and because I saw a quotation written within it's pages that said, "BEAUTY IS A DUTY" and I thought it ... View the Post
The Simple Simon and Company Online Shop is Now OPEN!!!
Just over 5 years ago Elizabeth and I were individually running around doing every local boutique, craft fair, and bazaar we could find. We both had recently become stay at home moms and were love, love, LOVING all things sewing, crafting, and quilting. Looking back on those years I can't even begin to count the number of skirts, quilts, bows, dresses, bags, and pegs dolls that we each made. Seriously...I can't image how many different handmade items that we cranked out...it was fun, and ... View the Post
How to Assemble A TeePee
Today we wanted to show you how How to Assemble A TeePee. In the pattern it tells you where to buy the 6' long poles or you are welcome to cut your own to the length. It is a much easier job with 2 people so grab a friend and you will have it set up and lashed in under about 15 minutes. And once it is lashed tightly I just close the bottom poles on it to put it away and the top stays together perfectly. ... View the Post
Simple No Sew Swimsuit Cover
Hello Everyone! Today I am sharing a tutorial that I posted earlier in the summer over on Lolly Jane. And, the project from this tutorial has turned into one of the most worn, loved, and used item of the summer. Who knew it would be a NO SEW Swimsuit Cover-Up!?! ... View the Post
DIY Pool Bags and a Vinyl Expressions Giveaway!!!
Hello! Today we are excited to be a part of Expressions Vinyl's blog hop! We love Expression's Vinyl. We've used their adhesive vinyl quite a few times but just recently discovered their heat transfer vinyl...and we are in love! Elizabeth used her Silhouette to cut this heat transfer vinyl to make these darling pool bags in no time flat!!! And I'm using some gold sparkle (GOLD SPARKLE) heat transfer vinyl to make a...wait...I'm not telling. To make something I'm super crazy ... View the Post
If you are searching for the one person (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Sometimes I think when we finally finish paying off our student loan then... Or when we can afford to buy some new furniture then.... Or when we have a bigger house then.... And so on and so forth. But the a few weeks ago something magical happened. ... View the Post
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