{ DIY: Sewing }

Sew, Sew, Sew. I have a wonderful sewing machine that is neatly tucked away in the nursery, and a list of projects that I am aching to work on, but can't seem to find the time as my role as wife/mom/homemaker/freelance designer/business owner takes up most of my day. But nevertheless here are a bunch of DIY sewing projects that I will get too soon, HOPEFULLY! What are you working on?

My Project List (So far....)

1) Baby booties

2) Cynthia Rowley Dress

3) Another Cynthia Rowley Dress

4) A skirt

5) A Baby Quilt

6) Emily's Memory Game

P.S as I complete each project I hope to post some photos

{ MSW Summer 2011 }

Its that time of year again Summer, and with the warmer weather and sunny days comes wedding season. I am delighted to say that the 2011 summer issue of Martha Stewart Weddings is now on sale and is a DIY issue (Design It Yourself + Do It Yourself). I just love the idea of brides using a bit of their design savvy skills and handy work to help celebrate the big day, it makes it that much more special. This issue is sure to be filled with wonderful ideas and beautiful photography. I especially like the idea of decorating a simple cake with paper posies, just lovely.

{ New Work Tuesdays }

These animal parade thank you cards were not only super fun to work on but custom designed for a good friend of mine, as way to say "thank you" for all of the thoughtful gifts received to help celebrate the upcoming birth of her special little bundle. I can't wait to meet her!

{ Love your Home }

Today I am starting a new post series called "Love your home" this Mondays edition is focused on at home work spaces meant to inspire those that do what they love in the space that they love.

Recently we moved my work space from our office to a different room in our condo, although it is beginning to feel a little more like my work space each day, I still feel that it needs a little je ne sais quoi. So I have been searching the internet for sources of inspiration for my little work nook. Here are some tips and places to look for ideas to make your work space inspiring.

First is the Etsy blog that has a great section dedicated to Open Studio Tours which can provide a great sense of inspiration for making a work nook of your own. Second, image search's on google for "work studio spaces" or "home studios" can also provide you with a bunch of visual inspiration or eye candy to incorporate in your space. Or lastly, frequently visiting sites that are dedicated to decor often proves to be a wonderful source of inspiration, two of my favourites are Decor8 and DesignSponge. Hopefully these tips on finding inspiring work studios will help you make a space that is your own and promotes creativity, I know it has for me.

Original post Sneak Peek: DesignSponge

Photo credits: gwendolyn of dear hancock

{ Free Printable Birthday Card }

I've been hard at work on my debut stationery and wedding invite line, which I hope to share with you soon. I am aiming for a late summer or fall release, I will keep you posted. In the mean time here is a free printable Birthday card for your special friend.