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Having a baby has put a whole new spin on my world. I can't see things around me in the same light as I once did. Now, when I sit down to write or create anything, my baby is on my mind. I'm sure it's the same for many other women, creative women. Mate
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Featured Mom - Melody of Sew Melody
Today's featured mom has written her own post. She's done a fantastic job of discussing how creativity and motherhood go hand in hand. I hope you are touched by her words.written by Melody of Sew Me...
Featured Mom - Katy of Sweetgrass Prints
Today's featured Mom is Katy Nash of Sweetgrass Prints. Her passion is paper and she makes some really fun stuff like the recipe cards shown. Take a read through her interview and see how this creat...
Featured Mom - Mel of My Aphrodite & Giveaway!
Today's featured mom has stepped outside the interview format (yay!) and composed a post of her own. Mel sells her unique jewelry through her Etsy store and has embraced motherhood and creativity in ...
Featured Mom - Louise Felice
Today's featured mom is Louise Felice from the online boutique of the same name. She's been sewing for ages and loves to create clothing for children. Not only are her designs beautifully crafted fr...
Jewelry Giveaway - Bloom necklace from Jane Osgood Designs
Jane Osgood Designs has generously offered her signature necklace "Bloom" up for grabs (retail value is $38). It's gorgeous, how could you not enter? Jane gets lots of inspiration from art nouveau as...
Featured Mom - Veronica of Vernonica Willingham Jewlery
Today's featured mom is Veronica of Veronica Willingham Jewelry. Finding herself amongst a family of artists and her without the ability to 'draw a straight line with a ruler', she felt like she di...
Sick of free stuff yet? Who Who would be?
Check out this little guy! Isn't he a hoot? Enter to win him by visiting Holly's Designs. All you need to do is browse her "Glamorous" selection and tell me in comments which item you love most. Y...
Featured Mom - Susan of Kiddlebug
Today's featured mom has been creating for 'as long as she remembers' and took her passions towards an online business in February of this year. Now she sells her whimsical children's items on Etsy...
Get Control of Your Hair - a Giveaway from Bargain Headbands
Ok Moms, fess up. I know you haven't been to a salon in forever. When is the last time you styled your hair instead of just grabbing that ponytail elastic and wrapping it into a bun? I know that I'...
Featured Mom - Dani of Loopdiloops Baby Gear
Today's featured mom has been sewing since she was 8 years old. In July of last year she had her first daughter and her desire to design and create exploded. Now she makes the most incredible haute ...
Featured Mom - Andrea of Quirky Bags
Today's Featured Mom has written her own post - enjoy!Dream Big, Create Smallby AndreaI became a mother over 14 years ago. During my first pregnancy, my creative expression morphed from teenage angst ...
It's Finally Giveaway Time!
In honor of Little H's first birthday, I'm giving away some awesome stuff. These products were donated by incredible business women. Just look at it all - it's all FANTASTIC! The retail value is $...
Featured Mom - Rebecca of Wash the Day Away
Today's featured mom is a master of lather, curer of diaper rashes and a maker of all pampering things. Rebecca of Wash the Day Away makes handmade, organic bath and body products that are perfect for...
Featured Mom - Bianca of Jou Joux
Today's featured mom, Bianca, runs an online store via Etsy.com with her sister Tokara. Together, they make some of the sweetest baby booties I've ever seen. They look so comfy too......I wish they ca...
Featured Mom - Stacy Derrick of Sara Rose Tutus
Today’s featured mom has been mentioned on this blog several times before. I only thought it right to feature her as I obviously hold her and her product in high regard. Stacy Derrick is the creativ...
Featured Mom - Oksana of Lulu Village
Todays featured mom is Oksana of Lulu village. Instead of the regular interview style feature, she chose to write her own piece. I hope you like it as much as I do.Oksana wrote:C.G. Jung said that t...
Featured Mom - Joanne Sim-Long from Jars of Heaven
Joanne is a new mom whose son was born in January of this year. She's found a love for jewelery made with vintage components. A love for things old and new has spawned some beautiful art.H: How long h...
How my creative life will never be the same post baby
Or otherwise titled:Little H's Halo Headband revenge.orThe ultimate 'sanitize setting' washing machine test.This could get long so grab a cup of coffee and come back......I'll wait......Ok so the othe...
Featured Mom - Alayna of Zadyball
Alayna Slinker became inspired to make her son a special toy after she noticed he favoured the knotted string tail on his stuffed giraffe. The first Zadyball was made more than three years ago. He wa...
Pretty things
I won a little draw put on by the artisan who made this beautiful bag, so she's sending me a lovely heart shaped pendant made from reclaimed vintage leather. I'm so excited to see it in person and wi...
Featured Moms - Babyhoot
Jessica and Christina are two sisters who began searching for high quality baby gear. They never did find what they wanted and searching eventually led them to start making their own stuff. Babyhoot w...
Featured Moms - Pixie Mist
Kristen and Julie are two moms behind PixieMist, a new store on Etsy.com which has seen higher than average sales in their first month. As accomplished seamstresses with over 14 years sewing experienc...