Top of the mornin’ to ya! Literally... cause I just realized it’s almost noon! So, I got to thinking that it’s been awhile since we’ve had a giveaway. And it’s been even longer since we’ve had a giveaway from our own Etsy shop SyWoodInk! Our biggest seller on our shop is by far the state/country cut-outs. We cut each state or country out of 1” pine boards using a scroll saw, stain them, and ... [ Read More ]

This EASY Pie Crust Recipe is a winner every time! And it only requires just 3 ingredients! Oh hey! It Meghan and I'm back!! I am so excited about this months post! Today I want to make something that used to intimidated me for years. This EASY pie crust! And just in time for Thanksgiving! Its so simple, just follow each step and you will have the most flaky easy pie crust that will impress ... [ Read More ]

Just checking in to say: HAPPY LABOR DAY! We’ve had an amazing weekend so far... including but not limited to finishing up some amazing projects, and getting family pics taken by the incredible Molly Long (who is seriously the most talented/creative/patient person on the face of the earth). And we bought the movie Pitch Perfect and have watched it twice in the last 3 days. Truth. AND the Labor ... [ Read More ]

I just returned from a WILD 5-day weekend in Atlanta with my love. (please excuse the fact that these are ALL crappy iphone pics)… We DROVE there from Iowa to attend the Haven Blogging Conference with about 250 other amazing  like-minded DIY bloggers! It was only a 15-hour drive (one way). Here’s the thing about driving… when you’re USED to screaming children and chaos while driving, it’s ... [ Read More ]

Nick and I are leaving for Haven (a blogging conference in Atlanta) in about TWO HOURS! We’re so excited! (come follow us on Instagram!) But also a little sad to be leaving the sisters behind for so many days. My parents are coming to babysit & house-sit while we’re gone… so if you’re planning to break in and steal my secretary desk, plan on my dad greeting you with a shotgun and a smile. My ... [ Read More ]

Exciting thing! Let me back up… this might come as a surprise, but I’m not one to accessorize. I hardly EVER wear jewelry (other than my wedding ring). I can’t decide if it’s because I’m a plain kinda girl, or just lazy. But that doesn’t matter. The point here is that this has carried over into my home decorating. In the past few months, I’ve decided to make a conscious effort to incorporate more ... [ Read More ]

Hey hey hey! Or in the words of Dell… ‘hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi!’ I’m just stopping in for a quick moment to show my progress on stripping the front door! It really shouldn’t take as long as it is, but I’ve got other things on my plate too… and I like to play ‘musical projects’ (as you know) so I get my fix of all different techniques. Plus, naptimes only last so long… if ya know what I mean. OH ... [ Read More ]

My family goes tent-camping every 4th of July weekend. It’s a tradition that’s been going on for 12ish years. All 7 of my siblings make a special effort to keep that weekend open for this, because we all SUPER value the times when we’re all together as a family. These camping trips have changed over the years. I’ve gained 3 new sisters, a strapping husband, and 5 little crazies have been added to ... [ Read More ]

When Nick sets his mind to something, he takes a leave of absence from… his life. He gets very passionate and excited about whatever his current project is, and throws himself in 100% until it’s finished. Side effects include but are not limited to: Tunnel vision Selective hearing Confusion regarding very basic things ‘honey, WHY did you ask me to fill TWO sippy cups instead of ... [ Read More ]