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I know, I know. I was supposed to be quiet until I got the new blog look put together. Well, I couldn’t stay away from the blog too long. 🙂 Although, I am working feverishly on a new design. Coming up with a color scheme and look is tough. As soon as I think I’ve …

I’ve been wanting to streamline my blog since I restarted it a few months ago. I feel it is all over the place right now, and I really need to get a handle on what I want to blog about and share with you. I’ve been researching successful blogs and have come across some great …

’80s Madonna by craftingwithcathair featuring lightweight scarves STELLA McCARTNEY black lace bra, $64 / White gold earrings / Leather jewelry / Philippe Audibert silver bangle / Philippe Audibert turquoise bangle / Black necklace, $3.03 / 2028 beaded jewelry / Croft Barrow necklace / Blue Nile radiant cut engagement ring / Kenneth Jay Lane blue jewelry …

I have had a few weeks to get my head out of the clouds and get back into this whole blogging thing. I think I have a pretty good idea just how much blogging I’ll be able to do. My plan for this blog is to combine random posts with a few regular weekly & …

Now that it is 2016 you know what that means? New Year’s Resolution time! I always start out with the best intentions, but by mid-February I am completely off of my New Year’s resolution list. This year, I am starting with some very open-ended questions, so they aren’t so specific. Hopefully this will help me …

My Desert Cottage is hosting a blog party on June 19 (I am posting a little early) ~ “Where Bloggers Create II”. What a fun idea! Now we get to see where all of the talented crafters work. My craft area is pretty much anywhere in my house. I craft on my dining room table …

  New posts to begin January 1, 2016!!!

Before settling in to watch Madonna in the Super Bowl halftime show, I chose the winner of my Simply Handmade magazine giveaway.  The winner is. . . La La Lauren Congrats La La Lauren! I’ll be emailing you today for your address, so I can send out your goodies.   Thanks everyone for entering the contest …

Are you ready to win some loot?!!! I’m so excited to be hosting this giveaway, which includes a copy of the latest edition of Simply Handmade that features my tutorial for heart-shaped felt cookies! What exactly is included in the giveaway? Just everything you need to make a set of heart-shaped felt cookies for yourself …

So as you know from my first post of the year, I have vowed to redo my bedroom. This is going to be my major DIY project of 2012. There are 2 main problems with the room. Problem #1: Everything has to match yellow The walls are a very bright yellow. This is the color …