How to Make a Dog Tuxedo
To get your pup red carpet ready, you will need: - a white button-up shirt (I got mine in the Men's section at Goodwill for $3 - just make sure the neck opening is clsoe to your dog's neck size) - scissors - stapler - black permanent marker - bow tie with elastic...
Graduation Gift Guide
With grauation just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about great gifts for grads! Customers always make it sound like "graduation gift hunting" is a daunting task, so we've created a handy little Graduation Gift Guide to help you (through a series of...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
With a drop in the temperatures this week, I'm getting pretty excited about fall! It's time to pull out my down comforter and favorite scarves, get ready to watch the leaves change, and enjoy nights by the fire with hot cider and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. To...
Egg Nest Brunch
When it comes to brunch, one of my favorite go-to recipes is a version of one I saw in a cooking magazine few years ago. They called it "Breakfast in Bread" but I like to call them Egg Nests. When I have company coming, it's one of the easiest dishes to make, but...
Bloody Mary Bar
I love brunch. I love the idea of sleeping in, taking time to prepare a meal for family or friends, sipping on a cocktail mid-morning (because that's acceptable brunch behavior), and enjoying a tasty meal in my pajamas. Sounds like fun all-around! If I have company...
Rum Cake
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not big on desserts. My brother got the sweet tooth in the family, and generally speaking, I'm disinterested in dessert period. I don't even eat cake at weddings - it' doesn't tempt me one iota. So you can imagine my surprise when...
Hidden Remote Tutorial
When I saw this idea featured in Country Living magazine last year, I thought it looked like a pretty fun (and clever) idea. It seemed easy enough (and 0h-so-cute), but I'm going to be honest: This little project was NOT as easy at it appeared. In fact, I think the...
I Used to Hate Customer Service
When I worked for a wholesale invitation designer straight out of college, my first job was "customer service". I answered phones, took orders, did data entry and the like... and I HATED it. I was pretty eager to move up on the ladder (even an inch) just so I...
Punny Valentines
I've always enjoyed collecting vintage Valentines, mostly because they're punny! "I long for you" on the image of a dauchsund, "You make my heart go BOOM BOOM BOOM" with a marching drummer, you get the idea. I guess I'm a sucker for clever combinations. Last year,...
Home (and Heart) Expansion
As life would have it, we are once again a home with three redheads. It all happened quickly, but already it's been a blessing. To be honest, I wasn't sure that I was ready for another pupalup, but I've known for awhile now that Lucy has been needing that kind of...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Valentine’s!
When I take down the Christmas decorations, it always feels so... empty in the house. To cheer myself up, I like to pull out my Valentine's Day decorations as soon as possible. It's nothing fancy, just a few little things that make me happy. Being the paper lover...
It’s a BOY!
Well, it's official... Lucy and I are adding a BOY to our little family! He's a (red) golden retriever and approximately a year old... and I get to meet him today! I know that sounds a little cooky to adopt a dog you've never met, but it just felt right. He's a...
Banner Word for 2014
Well, I've been seeing all over Instagram and Facebook that my friends and inspirations have been choosing a word to focus on for 2014. I tried to pick one pre-year's end, but none of them really stuck.... It doesn't help that everyone around me seems to be wanting...
2014 is Here!
Happy New Year! It's officially 2014, and if you don't have a calendar yet... you need one! Here are my two favorite picks from this year. In fact, I'm keeping one of each! #1 - This Letterpress Calendar from 1canoe2 letterpress - I love the style of this...
Holiday Garland Tip
As you start to think about packing up your Christmas decorations, try this little tip I use for organizing garland. It's simple one, but if you're like me (multiple strands of garland, all in different lengths and with designated "homes" around the house), it's a...
