simply sublime

Rope Bowls and More...

I've been busy crafting away as the lifestyle editor over at HGTV Magazine -- and wanted to share some fun summer projects from the new July/August issue (on newsstands now!)

(photo via HGTV Magazine/Marko Metzinger/Studio D) 

These bowls were super easy to whip up and to make them really shine we "dipped" them in neon paint -- they're perfect for holding jewelry, mail, etc.!  To get the full how-to instructions, check out HGTV's website.

And add a note of nautical nattiness to your decor with this cool knotted lamp -- made using thick cotton rope from Knot and Rope Supply.  

(photo via HGTV Magazine/Marko Metzinger/Studio D) 

I just love how this lamp turned out!  To learn how to make it, check out the tutorial at HGTV.com. 

Get Ready to Get Gifty!

Several months ago, I worked on some stories for two great publications:  Cloth, Paper, Scissors, and a special Christmas issue of Woman's Day. At the time, the holidays seemed SO far away...But with the arrival of these magazines in my mailbox (and on the newsstand!) -- I realize that Gift Giving Season is right around the corner.

I was just tickled to be included in Cloth, Paper, Scissors'  first annual Holiday issue.  The magazine is JAM PACKED with ideas from incredible artists -- you won't believe the number of how-to projects.  I got to work with Alisa Burke, Dorit Elisha, Beryl Taylor, and Mary Beth Volpini -- four unbelievably talented mixed media artists who agreed to let me turn their canvases into no-sew totes. The issue just came out, but you can catch a sneak peak here. 

And how fun to be in Woman's Day?!  Especially amidst these AWESOME bloggers: Kristen Magee of Domestifluff, Maya Donenfeld of Maya*Made, Marie LeBaron of Makes and Takes, and Holly Keller of Chez Beeper Bebe.  Honestly, I was totally honored to be included with these super talented ladies--whose blogs I adore! You have to check out their ideas for easy (and SO CUTE!) holiday projects.  I want to make every one of them.