I’ve been super busy finishing up a masters degree and just trying to keep things together around the home has been DIY enough for me lately. I still have a couple yards of flannel sitting by the sewing machine that I’ve been meaning to turn into pajama pants for myself and a gift card from …
Category Archive: DIY Projects
Wine Cork Coasters Gift Idea
Wine Cork Coasters! A friend of mine wrote on wine corks when a bottle was enjoyed and the name of the occasion. Having kept them all she entrusted them to me to meanfully craft into something usable. Whew, what a responsibility! These little coasters a sure to be enjoyed as conversation pieces as well, as …
Simple Wine Cork Trivet
A friend of mine graciously gave me a grocery bag of wine corks she had been saving for years. I had so many crafts I wanted to try with wine corks, let the fun begin! Of course she will be gifted back with a wine cork creation of her own, you can bet on it! I made …
Need a Nap? Get a Hammock!
A recent study found that gentle rocking induced a deeper and more restorative sleep in adults as opposed to simply lying still while falling asleep. “It is a common belief that rocking induces sleep: we irresistibly fall asleep in a rocking chair and, since immemorial times, we cradle our babies to sleep,” said Sophie Schwartz …
Making a Play Corner
My baby is on the move, scootching about on his tummy, so it was time to reinvent the play corner. I was finding it increasingly uncomfortable to be on the floor with the old play area, so big comfy pillows were a must in my redesign. This was a very easy and satisfying project. I …

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