— buy handmade, draw that pig, local business, Pillowcases —

Let’s Talk Pillows … Specifically, Pillowcases! The Perfect Gift

August 3, 2018

My bestie and I drove to Philadelphia last week to see a concert (James Taylor and the Eagles – amazing!). Driving two-plus hours down and back up the Turnpike gave us plenty of time for girl talk. There are many topics of discussion which we have in common. We spent our childhood together. Our kids… Read More Let’s Talk Pillows … Specifically, Pillowcases! The Perfect Gift

— draw that pig, Giveaways, Sneak Peek, Summertime —

I’m in Need of a New Beach Bag — Are You? GIVEAWAY

July 1, 2018

Summer is HERE! I’m not gonna lie. Absolutely one of THE BEST things about working in a school is having summers off! I don’t often sleep in, but is IS nice not to be a slave to my alarm most mornings. Summer is my time for a to-do list that is a mile long. You… Read More I’m in Need of a New Beach Bag — Are You? ***GIVEAWAY***

— draw that pig, encouragement, Family Time, Sneak Peek, Winter —

A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

February 11, 2018

WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. After a great night’s sleep on Friday night, and then breakfast with my love on Saturday morning, I was… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

— draw that pig, encouragement, Family Time, Sneak Peek, Winter —

A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

February 4, 2018

WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. This week in my humble sewing studio I’ve been working a lot with laminated cotton. Have you heard of… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

— draw that pig, encouragement, Family Time, Pajama Eaters, Sneak Peek, Winter —

A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

January 28, 2018

WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. One of my business goals for 2018 is to have more items in stock for both Draw That Pig… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

— draw that pig, encouragement, Inspiration and Motivation, personal musings, Routines —

The Need to Streamline My Process {and a quote that speaks to me}

January 24, 2018

“Don, you need to streamline your process.” Yes, Dad. That I do. For damn sure. This was my dad’s comment as he watched me dig for a bottle of water in my overloaded purse in a hot parking lot at Disney World last June. I was sweaty, frustrated and impatient. My purse strap broke. I… Read More The Need to Streamline My Process {and a quote that speaks to me}

— Recipes, Winter —

Snow Day {and a practical breakfast recipe}

January 16, 2018

This is what we are dealing with, folks. Driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and even some roads are still caked with ice from Saturday’s weather. And we are expecting five to seven more inches of snow over the next 24 hours. Needless to say, schools around the area are cancelled. I love snow days, do you?… Read More Snow Day {and a practical breakfast recipe}

— Halloween, Inspiration and Motivation, Sewing Business —

The oh-so-versatile throw pillow {eight ideas for Halloween}

September 30, 2016

Ah, yes. The throw pillow. Small and decorative. Aesthetic yet functional, too. Throw pillows are usually placed on couches or armchairs, but they are also frequently used on beds, day beds and floors. Throw pillows serve a dual purpose. Their decorative nature allows them to tie in color accents within a room, often drawing on the colors in drapes, walls or area… Read More The oh-so-versatile throw pillow {eight ideas for Halloween}