Creative living for busy moms
Delicate and feminine, and yet so simple to make, these spiral pearl necklaces are the perfect DIY birthday present, mother’s day gift, or even a treat for yourself! They’re also the perfect solution to all those beads you’ve been collecting. (Don’t tell me I’m the only one who hoards craft supplies like a squirrel in northern New England on the… Read More
Learn how to make a chain lariat necklace with just a few supplies and materials. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can put together a beautiful necklace for yourself or to give as a gift! Once upon a time, I was involved in an organization for young professionals. There were several interest groups, from the neighborhood in which you… Read More
It was a frigid New England winter evening on February 14, 2007. I gripped the wheel as I steered the car through the street. The glistening, white snow that blanketed the city streets that morning had long since turned to a gray, liquid mush. I cautiously pulled the car into a parking spot across the street of the restaurant, my… Read More
I glance over at my workbench and let out an exasperated sigh. I dig around under pieces of paper, pushing aside tools and bits of silver and half-formed pieces of jewelry that litter the surface. Hard as I try to keep my physical space organized, my workspace is almost always a hot mess. Case in point: as I sat at… Read More
