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Our Front Porch Makeover
Matt and I desperately need to spruce up our front porch. When we first moved in, we bought a great little couch and ottoman from Target, and I made cushions for our porch swing.… Read MoreSince then, however, half of our porch swing cushion has gone missing (I think it blew away when we were on vacation–I never did get around to making little ties for it), and the other half has completely faded, due to sun exposure. Also, the IKEA table is completely weathered (and not in a cool, antiquey sort of way).
It’s time for a change.
Here’s what I’m thinking:
- Make a new porch swing cushion (I hate
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Holiday Decoration Update
Woo-hoo! I have nearly finished making some new holiday decorations. Honestly, I had so much fun carving out time to hand-make these objects. I feel like we will return to them–year after year–as our family grows and we create new traditions together.… Read MoreFor the “Cherish” banner, I bought this pattern and followed it closely.
For the advent calendar, I was inspired by this tutorial, although I was too lazy to actually pull out my computer and reference it when it was time to make it.
For the quilted table runner, I just winged it (or is it “wung” it?). I’ll be posting a quasi-tutorial over at 2000 Dollar Wedding
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The Benefits of Doulas
Matt and I hired a doula to support us during the birth of our child. Regardless of what kind of births families choose for themselves (we’re having a homebirth, for those of you who are new to this blog), I definitely recommend finding and hiring a doula.… Read MoreOur midwife actually requires us to hire a doula, but I’m so glad we’re adding another person to our support team. Her sole job is to support Matt and me throughout our pregnancy and labor. I didn’t realize she would be a resource for us throughout our pregnancy, so I wish we would have made contact with her even sooner (I’ll have to
