For some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to plan a baby shower and remodel my living room on the same weekend. It wouldn’t have happened this way if things had gone as planned. But we love entertaining, and I wasn’t about to let an inch of dust and power tools all over my living room prevent my from hosting a parTAY! I mentioned on yesterday’s post about removing the living room wall ... [ Read More ]

Hey guys… Last weekend, Nick’s family came to ‘help remove our living room wall’. As you know, it turned out we had a lot of free-time. This worked out well for Diane and I, because we just took off with the girls to go garage-saling on Saturday morning! It was a very successful garage sale romp. I found tons of good stuff, and just yesterday got a chance to go through all my treasures. I found ... [ Read More ]

I won’t name any names or anything (PAISLEY!), but a certain child of mine does not sleep anywhere but her crib. Don’t get me wrong… she’s a great sleeper. Always has been. Girlfriend has slept through the night since the day she was born. But being dependent on her OWN crib in her OWN nursery can present a problem at certain times. (Say for example, you take a impromptu weekend trip to ... [ Read More ]

Can’t help but love these cool mornings. I’m a lover of socks and hoodies, and usually utilize them off and on throughout the summers… but not this summer. This summer I’ve been found barefoot and in scandalous cami’s, standing in front of the open freezer. So as you can imagine, these brisk fall mornings are welcome here. The girls are sleeping in later these days, now that it’s staying dark ... [ Read More ]

Ooo ooo! I was totally going to post about a SA-WEET dresser that we just finished, but I just couldn’t hold back from introducing Sawdust and Embryos’ newest sponsor… SHABBY APPLE!! I’ve always loved this company’s gorgeous vintage-y classic style, and when they contacted us about partnering up with them… I was super stoked! Is it still ok to say ‘stoked’ now that I’m in my 30’s? I’m a ... [ Read More ]

I’m pretty embarrassed by my lack-of-knowledge in the fabric designer scene. Until very recently, the only designer I could have rattled off is Amy Butler… who doesn’t love Amy Butler? Nobody, that’s who. Well, a few weeks ago I discovered Orla Kiely and talked about her awesome patterns HERE, and just this morning I discovered the ravishing and GORGEOUS work of London artist Rachel Cave. Feast ... [ Read More ]

This past weekend, Paisley and I took an impromptu flight to Denver, CO to visit my friend Sabrina! I love being spontaneous, and this was the perfect fix for me! Plus, I love to visit my close friends, and it’s been WAY too long since I’ve seen Sabrina (since our wedding! She was a bridesmaid!) It was a short trip… Pais and I flew out Saturday morning, and returned Sunday afternoon. Here’s a pic ... [ Read More ]

Well, my littlest brother (of seven children) is finally flying the coop. It’s crazy to remember that 18 years ago, he was born on a Wednesday. I was 12, and at summer camp, and really mad to learn that my parents named him Joshua instead of MY favorite name, Josiah. I was also mad when my mom told me I couldn’t HAVE him. I figured she had plenty of children, and I was ready for one my own. A ... [ Read More ]

It took me two years to give in and open up a Facebook page for Sawdust and Embryos. For a long time, I just didn’t understand why it was necessary, and it seemed like ‘just another thing’ I would need to update. But it’s turned out to be really fun, and I love posting random pictures from time to time. Your feedback is wonderful and hilarious. Don’t expect me to ever give in to Twitter, or ... [ Read More ]

The weeks are FLYING by… it seems like I BLINK and it’s Monday again! Last Friday, the girls and I got invited by my BFF (we really call each other that… mature, I know), to go swimming at her parents house! We jumped all over that… especially after being cooped up in the house all week! Delly loves the water, but it takes Pais awhile to warm up to the idea. She’s not a risk-taker by any ... [ Read More ]