Last year on vacation in Loreto, Mexico I fell in love with the tiles I saw everywhere. Especially on the staircase in this photo. I decided I needed to incorporate the look into my home decor…This felted wool bed runner … Continued
I’m fortunate to have a family of crafters and women who created and passed down family heirlooms for me to enjoy. My husband’s mother made sure to gift me with several items that her mother made for Christmas, including placemats … Continued
My niece is an avid reader. She has always been a reader. One of my favourite memories were her overnight sleep over visits, when we would snuggle in a chair in my den and I would read Silverwing and Harry … Continued
Going to school is always a special time. So when I was looking for a gift idea, I thought about my grandchildren. I always like to give them something special for back to school; my granddaughter was so excited to … Continued
If you don’t want fellow commuters to know what you are reading, hide your novel inside a lovely book cover. Or, if you need a gift for your children’s English teacher or a bookworm friend, these delightful covers from Cal- … Continued
The perfect towel for lounging on the beach. This bag unfolds to reveal a built-in towel that is easily attached to any beach lounging chair. The pattern also includes handy storage bags, and has lovely applique shells. Read more in … Continued
Where will your travels take you? My all-time favourite travel destination is France, Paris in particular. I love the entire vibe of this spot and of course you need your classiest accessories for travel in France. To carry off that … Continued
Inspired by the spectacular white sand beaches of Cape Sable Island near Nova Scotia, designer Christine d’Eon Crowell created this quilted Bargello Bag. Fill it up with goodies on your fabric shopping spree or take it when you travel. Full … Continued
I wanted a bag with a firm bottom for carrying my current knitting project. I had some beautiful leftover upholstery fabric from a project that involved recovering a chair. When I spotted a brown suede jacket in a thrift store, … Continued