In fact, as you read this, my pal Shannon and I are probably en route to DC with all of our goodies in tow. Since this is one of my biggest shows of the year, I get a [...]]]>

You guys! Crafty Bastards is TOMORROW in Washington D.C., and I am super-duper excited!

In fact, as you read this, my pal Shannon and I are probably en route to DC with all of our goodies in tow. Since this is one of my biggest shows of the year, I get a little bit overwhelmed preparing for it, and nothing gives me the kick in the pants I need like perusing the awesome vendors who are going to be there. You can check out the full line-up on their official vendor page.

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What makes you laugh?

Over at Feelgood Style, Maria shared a really adorable infographic on laughter. It turns out laughing does more than elevate your mood – it’s good for your health! How awesome is that?

Of course, choosing happiness sometimes takes a little bit of work, right?

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What makes you laugh?

Over at Feelgood Style, Maria shared a really adorable infographic on laughter. It turns out laughing does more than elevate your mood – it’s good for your health! How awesome is that?

Of course, choosing happiness sometimes takes a little bit of work, right?

It’s all well and good to talk about choosing happiness, but sometimes it takes a bit of inspiration to actually get there, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed or things are just plain less than stellar. Luckily, there’s tons of joyful inspiration out there! Here are some of the things that have made me smile lately…

• Photos of people jumping, like this one from Evil Erin, always make me smile.
• My pal Bettie’s new Etsy shop is full of joyful photography.
• Nothing makes me smile like cupcakes!

• This whimsical bunting from Montclair Made is awesome! I love that she used vintage ric rac instead of ribbon.
• My pal Jess is launching a line of inspirational rain boots, and the patterns are so joyful!
• These sweet baby bands from my friend Tobi’s shop are adorable, and the sleeping baby photos are dangerously cute! I dare you not to smile.

What makes you happy? Let’s keep the inspiration going in the comments!

Related Posts:

• IF: Summer Crafts!
• Friday Roundup: Bike Chic
• Friday Roundup: Let’s Get Organized!

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Summer is HERE, ya’ll! It’s time to fire up the grill, tend to the garden, and of course it’s time to get your summery DIY on! Here are some crafty projects for your cookout and for your garden. Have you been working on any summer crafts? I’d love to hear about them in [...]]]>

Summer is HERE, ya’ll! It’s time to fire up the grill, tend to the garden, and of course it’s time to get your summery DIY on! Here are some crafty projects for your cookout and for your garden. Have you been working on any summer crafts? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!

1. How cute are The Creative Place’s upcycled cocktail umbrellas?
2. I’ve been admiring this recycled six pack cookout caddy from Design*Sponge for years. It’s so simple and sweet!
3. I am in love with these firefly candles from Urban Sherp. Wouldn’t they be lovely for some summer evening porch-sitting?
4. Spruce up your summer garden with a simple set of clothespin plant markers!
5. You’d be the queen of Saturday if you showed up at a cookout with a batch of TINY PIES from Explore the Cabin!

So spill it, crafty peeps! What have you been making during this scorcher of a summer?

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• What does green mean?
• IF: Summer Indie Craft Experience
• Friday Roundup: Summer Shade

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Remember Friday Roundups? I used to do them every week, and I sort of fell out of the habit. It feels like time to bring it back, but with a little bit of a change. Instead of plain old roundups, I’d rather treat these as inspiration boards! There’s nothing like an inspiration board to [...]]]>

Remember Friday Roundups? I used to do them every week, and I sort of fell out of the habit. It feels like time to bring it back, but with a little bit of a change. Instead of plain old roundups, I’d rather treat these as inspiration boards! There’s nothing like an inspiration board to get you in a creative mood, and that’s really what I’m looking to accomplish with these roundups. Welcome to the very first Inspiration Friday!

The warmer weather has gardening on my mind lately. Since we’re renovating our house, the back yard is basically unworkable right now, and I decided that it’s time to plant some food in containers on the front porch instead! I was a little gun shy after a few very pathetic harvests, but my pal Mike Lieberman reminded me that nothing will help me get back into the swing of growing food like jumping back into it!

What better garden inspiration than a roundup of gardening eye candy, right?

1. This patio tomato did pretty well out back, though I never did get the hang of beating the squirrels to my tomatoes.
2. I’m sort of fascinated by plant markers, and these upcycled plant markers from Daisy Chestnut are so unique and pretty!
3. I am super tempted to try making my own upside down planter to grow tomatoes and cucumbers!
4. This is the first salad I ever made with something I grew: two beautiful cucumbers! I diced them up and tossed them with a can of beans and some minced onion, then added Annie’s poppy seed vinaigrette. Yum!
5. Mike’s LA patio garden is a huge inspiration for me. Mike is walking, talking proof that anyone can grow their own food, no matter how limited they are on space!

My plan this year is to start small with just a few things that are easy to grow. I’m thinking tomatoes, cucumbers, and a few sorts of herbs – maybe basil and sage? We have a rosemary plant that’s doing quite well, despite lots of neglect. I think the secret to the rosemary’s success is the Aquaglobe that Dave put in there. Instead of having to remember to water every day, I just have to fill that up from time to time.

Are you guys doing any container gardening? I’d love to hear about your garden inspiration in the comments!

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Here are some eco-friendly and vintage Etsy finds to help you plan the perfect [...]]]> Have you noticed a little bit of chill in the morning air lately? And maybe the afternoons have been slightly less brutally hot? Fall is slowly creeping in! Combine that with the upcoming long weekend, and you have perfect picnic conditions!

Here are some eco-friendly and vintage Etsy finds to help you plan the perfect end of summer picnic.
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I’ve been a busy bee getting ready for the Summer Shade festival! The show is this very Saturday and Sunday in lovely Grant Park. I hope you locals can make it out for some shopping, sunshine, and great music!

Since I’ve got this show on the brain, I thought I’d round up a [...]]]>

I’ve been a busy bee getting ready for the Summer Shade festival! The show is this very Saturday and Sunday in lovely Grant Park. I hope you locals can make it out for some shopping, sunshine, and great music!

Since I’ve got this show on the brain, I thought I’d round up a few of the amazing crafters who are going to be there.

Clockwise from the top left, you’re lookin’ at:

• Squirrel card from Jane Hancock Papers
• A.J. Jacks’ Hopscotch Sundress
• Mixed media piece from Alex Leopold
• Soy Candles by mama (a fellow Beehiver!)

Are you guys going to make it out to the Summer Shade Festival? I think it’s going to be a lovely weekend!

Here’s a festival map to help you out:

Related Posts:

• IF: Summer Crafts!
• IF: Summer Indie Craft Experience
• Friday Roundup: Keep Cool Vintage Style

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Who needs a reason to drool over awesome bike-related crafts? I certainly don’t! Cycling is good for your body and for the planet, and I just love seeing more and more folks embracing the bike! Here are some super rad bike-themed pieces I’ve been ogling:
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Who needs a reason to drool over awesome bike-related crafts? I certainly don’t! Cycling is good for your body and for the planet, and I just love seeing more and more folks embracing the bike! Here are some super rad bike-themed pieces I’ve been ogling:
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Happy Friday the 13th, y’all! Are you a superstitious type? I sort of am, and today is supposed to be all sorts of bad luck, so I thought I’d counter it with these lucky finds.
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Happy Friday the 13th, y’all! Are you a superstitious type? I sort of am, and today is supposed to be all sorts of bad luck, so I thought I’d counter it with these lucky finds.
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Thank so much for your great comments about how you stay organized, you guys! I loved hearing about your to do lists and how you stay on top of everything.

In the spirit of staying organized, here are some recycled organizational tools that I found over on Etsy!
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Thank so much for your great comments about how you stay organized, you guys! I loved hearing about your to do lists and how you stay on top of everything.

In the spirit of staying organized, here are some recycled organizational tools that I found over on Etsy!
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Post tags: Etsy, Friday Roundup, get organized, handmade, how to get organized, Inspiration Friday, organization, recycled, repurposed, Roundups

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I almost feel like I’ve done a garden party roundup before. No matter! You can never have too many garden parties! My husband works super duper hard making our back yard beautiful, and I can’t wait for the weather to cool a bit so we can hang back there sipping cocktails and playing boardgames [...]]]>

I almost feel like I’ve done a garden party roundup before. No matter! You can never have too many garden parties! My husband works super duper hard making our back yard beautiful, and I can’t wait for the weather to cool a bit so we can hang back there sipping cocktails and playing boardgames again!

In the meantime, here’s some vintage and upcycled garden party eye candy:
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