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I’m migrating!

Stephanie Woodson — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:19:02 +0000

I’m in the process of migrating over to http://swoodsonsays.com/ so please come join me! Ill have this site directly bounce over in the near future, but for now please click […]

First Birthday Party Prep! A Cheap Photo Display

Stephanie Woodson — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:36:47 +0000

Check out my gigantic number 1! I'm super excited with how it turned out. I've been working really hard to rejuvenate my creative spirit post-baby and this feels like the first thing I've been thrilled about that was actually my own idea, not something off Pinterest!

Inexpensive DIY Gift – Dice Game Set with Free Printable

Stephanie Woodson — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:38:22 +0000

I have a problem. I cannot resists things at 90% off! Which is how I ended up with 5 sets of Christmas clearance dice. I came up with this as an inexpensive gift to go alongside the dice for my two 7 year old nieces. You could also print out the rules for Farkle or recreate Pass the Pig!

DIY Nursery: Faux Sheepskin Faux Fur Rug with Pattern

Stephanie Woodson — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:37:53 +0000

I love the look of a fuzzy sheepskin rug, but I don’t love the prices! I was inspired by an old post on Young House Love and decided to DIY […]

DIY Nursery: Temporary Nursery Tour

Stephanie Woodson — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:32:45 +0000

I never shared the nursery where my son spent his very first, early days! We’ve moved and are working on his new, “real” nursery but I already have all the […]

I’m Alive! and.. a Baby Boy Sewing Project!

Stephanie Woodson — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:28:55 +0000

Wow.. I haven’t posted since my son was born 10 months ago! At first, I was so overwhelmed I could barely make a sandwich let alone sew. I’ve slowly eased […]

Baby is here! Be back later.

Stephanie Woodson — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:23:27 +0000

I’m either in the process of, or have had, our baby! We’re soaking it all in, and I’ll be back once life has settled down to share the rest of […]

Shop – Create – Read! Friday Favorites – 11/23

Stephanie Woodson — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:29:14 +0000

Due date today! Writing & scheduling Thursday night.. so hopefully when you read this, I'll be in labor :) Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! It's finally Friday! These types of posts are some of my favorite to read on others' blogs, so I figured I'd throw them into the mix. So, here is to happy stumbling and I hope that you find something you love too!

Shop:

I love jewel tones and this would be a perfect print for above a headboard. Found at LouisestArt. (Looks like they have a Black Friday coupon code too!)

Screenprints are so graphic; I love the combination of a dachshund's unique shape with the bold lines! Found at Domestica.

Create:

I always think about buying hand molds at antique stores - I'd love to put my rings on them! This looks way cheaper and like an easy project. Bepunt blogged this idea - I pinned this to my DIY Projects board.

How pretty is this herringbone feature wall from Makely? Our new house has wood overload so I'll have to save it for another home but I like the different shades she used. I pinned this to my Rooms board.

Read:

Sanitation isn't a glamorous cause but it is an important one. Read about award winning toilets from a round of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants here.
I feel like I've read a lot lately about how studios are relying on making sequels and prequels because they're more reliable money makers than unique story lines. This New York Times article takes the opposite approach, arguing that unconventional screenplays are more abundant than ever. Do you like movies that buck the norms?? Read about it here.

DIY Nursery: Bright Animal Crib Mobile

Stephanie Woodson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:41:01 +0000

Holy cow, mobiles are expensive! That was my first thought when I started sifting out what I wanted to buy vs. make for our nursery. So, I made one. Even better - I made one with fabric scraps from the beautiful quilt my Mom made for the baby!

Shop – Create – Read! Friday Favorites – 11/16

Stephanie Woodson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:29:25 +0000

39 weeks!! Come out baby boy! Hope you have a lovely weekend full of relaxing before the holidays are here! It's finally Friday! These types of posts are some of my favorite to read on others' blogs, so I figured I'd throw them into the mix. So, here is to happy stumbling and I hope that you find something you love too!

Shop:

I pinned this to buy later and put it in my closet in our new house! I love the look and would have fun picking out crystals to hang from the pre-drilled holes. Found at iTag Studios. What is cuter than a whimsical owl? A whimsical owl with a HARP! This illustration from Iota Illustration is adorable.

Create:

These are so stinking cute! What a cute baby shower present. Domesticesq sewed these and I love them - I pinned these to my Sewing For My Boy (Or Your Girl) board.

I love Scrabble and we never have enough coasters, so this is a great simple idea from Domestic For Dummies. I plan to make some for our new home soon! I pinned these to my DIY Projects board.

Read:

Gender stereotypes are pervasive and this is a heart warming bit about how one dad hacked Zelda so his little girl could be addressed properly! Awesome quote: "As he put it, “I’m not having my daughter growing up thinking girls don’t get to be the hero.” Read about it here.
Everyone loves a feel good story, and I love this one. It's easy to get caught up in negative stories online, so here is a positive one in response to how Sandy affected one family. Read about it here.