The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook

Hello, Blog! I'm so happy that spring is finally on the horizon and what better way to celebrate than with a copy of the brand new Back in The Day Bakery Cookbook-NOw AVaiLaBle!

(aren't they adorable?!)

Last summer, Cheryl and Griffith Day kindly commissioned me to craft some original cake  and cupcake toppers for the dessert section! I can't thank them enough for including me in their amazing cookbook project! Back in the Day Bakery is simply my favorite bakery/restaurant in all the land and for them to share their recipes with all of us (especially those of us who live so stinkin' far away!) is super generous and much appreciated. Although, I doubt my buttercream will ever be anywhere near as magical! xox

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Happy Thanksgiving!

"Thanksgiving" Life, November 1903

 via Tortuga on Flickr

As creepy as this image might be, I actually found it a bit charming because I thought this was all I might be serving up this Thanksgiving! However, after visiting my doctor this morning I realize I might actually have to wait out these last painful three weeks as he seems pretty cozy in there and making no attempts to leave! So, Happy Thanksgiving to my family and friends...wishing we could be together! Staying close to home now is all I can manage and thankfully Jon's family is here to celebrate! I'm so grateful for you all! xoxo

Savannah Magazine Cover Surprise!

I was excited to find out that Savannah Magazine had used one of my giant yarn wreaths from ShopSCAD as a prop for their cover photo shoot for their December issue! I made a trio of these giants for a window display a few years back and never really gave them much love here on the blog...so since I'm not currently making much in the studio these days, here's a recap...

  ShopSCAD window photos by the awesome Jade McCully!

Inspired Ideas Christmas 2011

I'm so excited to share two Christmas craft ideas in Amy Power's incredible online publication- Inspired Ideas, now available online for purchase here!

Here's a sneak peek!

 

A huge Thank You to Amy for including me and for all her help!  xox

Inspired by: Denise Julia Reytan

Pangs of delight and jealousy rang through me when I discovered the work of Denise Julia Reytan on Pinterest today. I have long fantasized about creating outrageous mixed media jewelery (my tame brooches have been the only pieces I could muster thus far) but never could I create anything on such an incredible and fantastical level as this...

{Images in post Copyright Denise J. Reytan}

Mad about Ginny Branch Illustrations

Wishing I could be in Atlanta today for the West Elm Event: We Heart Handmade curated by one of my favorite artists/stylists/genius, Ginny Branch Stelling.  Its on until 9pm if you're in the area! Here are some incredible illustrations by Ginny herself that she made for the event...read more here and find the links to the photography that inspired these works. xo

 Amy Flowers

 

Frankie Flowers

Indian Summer 2

Frankie and Amy

Indian Summer

Hannah

Lauren Shoulder

{images in post copyright Ginny Branch}

Handmade Modern Bird Shelters

I've been obsessed with watching, feeding, and bathing our bird community through this excessive heat wave.  How dreamy would a Case Study Birdhouse with a Pool be for my darlings? These are handmade by Nathan Danials and available through his Etsy shop, Burd-Haus.  xo

Case Study Birdhouse with Pool

 Wrap Birdhouse in Redwood and Canary Yellow

 Modern Pink Birdhouse

 

Mid Century Inspired Modern Cedar Birdhouse in Orange

McMaster & Storm Event Coming Soon!

I was thrilled to create this flyer for my friends at McMaster & Storm for their upcoming "Brick Farmhouse Event" in September! Hey Indianapolis friends, who wants to road trip with me?? There will be multiple vendors in addition to the always magical M&S treasures and possibly special sweet treats and more! Visit here for more information! xo