DIY bow and clip holder

DIY bow and clip holder- amy+mayd

If you know or have a little girl then you know about their little hair clips, bows, ties etc. They are many in number and tiny in size so how does one keep them organized? Well, short of throwing them … Continue reading

cool bar cart ideas, DIY projects and makeovers

With the holidays impending and bringing with them lots of guests popping in, dinner parties and hopefully a few quiet evenings near the fireplace, what better idea than to set up your very own old-fashioned bar cart? Here are a few gorgeous … Continue reading

cool cakes and cake pops for your Saturday

Just some cool Saturday finds that might make you want to head to your nearest bakery! I’ve never seen illustrated cakes until this week… aren’t they fabulous? Extremely artful and detailed. Cake pops are so beautiful in different colors and equally as scrumptious, you … Continue reading

elements of an eclectic wall collage

eclectic wall collage- amy+mayd

As a follow-up to my recent post on eclectic wall decor, I wanted to show my readers my finished wall collage and a few pointers on how you at home can create your own. I used multiple sizes and materials for … Continue reading

best handmade baby and kids halloween costumes

It’s time for a little Halloween fun! I went through the etsy Halloween costume listings and found some great handmade Halloween costumes for babies and toddlers! First one that struck my eye was this bright red “Raggedy Ann” wig. It … Continue reading

photo projects you can do this weekend

custom photo block- amy+mayd

I have found some great photo projects with tutorials online and thought they would make the perfect weekend project for my readers who need something to keep them busy! The above photos are mounted on pine wood planks painted in … Continue reading

how to plan the perfect party

There are certain elements that every great party must contain. I am starting to plan my daughter’s 2nd birthday party, wow that went by fast, and it seems like every party I plan all comes down to a few pertinent questions that … Continue reading

casting and preserving nature into fashion jewelry

Casting and preserving nature into fashion jewelry is the mission of a wonderful new etsy jewelry shop I ran across tonight CocoNaty. Einat Cohen Tzedek is the designer, and she finds inspiration in nature and uses items like seashells and acorns to … Continue reading

write it down, keep a journal

I started writing in a journal when I was a kid and have always found it therapeutic. It’s good to get your thoughts out and somehow writing them down makes it easy to move forward with life, gives you peace and … Continue reading

choose mismatched chairs for small space entertaining

When you have a small dining space, it is sometimes difficult to entertain or host a holiday because you may not feel you have enough seating. Average households have one table that is set for four-six which is sometimes limiting … Continue reading