<p>Sometime last year, I looked over at my husband and said &#8220;Hot air balloons are the new owls. You heard it here first!&#8221; I think Past Maegan was pretty proud of herself for that proclamation (Past Maegan gets a little full of herself), but it does seem to be coming true. I see them on [&hellip;]</p>

<p>There is probably a good reason why magazine editors think green is a curse on a magazine cover. (It&#8217;s true!)  Yet, I love green. Especially as spring peeks coquettishly around the corner. Granted, spring comes sooner for some than others&#8211;we&#8217;ll be picking daffodils before too long in these parts&#8211;but I think we&#8217;re all looking forward [&hellip;]</p>

<p>So many of my favorite fabric designs are those that have a hand-drawn look to them. Many designers, such as Heather Ross, start their fabric designs with pencil on paper. It results in a lovely, organic design that has a surprisingly fresh finish. Here are a handful of my favorites: 1. Out to Sea in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A friend made my week yesterday when she asked how much I would charge to make her a quilt. I know just how much I don&#8217;t know about making quilts, and my craftsmanship leaves a lot to be desired, but I was honored nonetheless. Since she has taken up painting in the last year, I [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I&#8217;ve haven&#8217;t worn many animal prints, but when I see a dress (or skirt) with a creature on it, I wants it. Here, I&#8217;ve picked out just a few frocks that feature frolicking felines, foxes, and feathered friends (also chipmunks, but that doesn&#8217;t start with &#8220;f.&#8221;) 1. Camille Printed Dress by Dear Creatures 2. Fox [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I happened upon some adorable brooches while I was working on my last post and couldn&#8217;t resist sharing them with you! 1. Typewriter Wood Brooch 2. &#8220;The Envy of the Office&#8221; Typewriter Ribbon Pin 3. Clickity Clack Brooch 4. Just my Type Brooch 5. Vintage Rhinestone Brooch 6. Retro Typewriter Pin</p>