Happy New year to you! We are just settling back after a few weeks away visiting family for the holidays making wonderful memories. We have a fun family tradition of keeping memories throughout the year in a special jar. We write down the special events, birthdays, trips, and everyday memories as a family. This is…
Every Christmas as long as I can remember our go-to Christmas cookie is the yummy buttery sugar cookie. Our mom would be baking away and we would be watching and waiting to ice them. This was a wonderful family holiday tradition. I have been making this recipe on my own even since college and now…
We have had a wonderful time creating projects and recipes for our Handmade Gift Series the last few months. Here is a round up of our series (and a few other projects) just in time for some last minute simple projects for Christmas. Fabric Headbands Hand stamped dish towel Fabric covered wooden spoons Heating Pad…
Hi friends! We wanted to let you know that the last day to order goods form our Etsy shop is tomorrow, Wednesday December 18. We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! Thanks, Sara & Melissa
Learn how to make a DIY Fabric Headband using scrap fabric and fold over elastic. This is the perfect beginner sewing project! This tutorial for a little girls fabric headband takes under 30 minutes to complete. If you are looking for beginner sewing projects – you have come to the right place! Check out more…
Are you trying to think of a special and personal gift for friends? Look no further, this is a simple sewing DIY for a fabric sunglasses case. If your friends are anything like me, I am always switching handbags, thus losing my sunglass cases! All you need for this project is fabric, quilting weight lining/batting,…
As winter is in full swing (that means snow in Crested Butte and rain in San Francisco) we thought it was about time to make some handmade goods that will be wonderful during this season. Welcome the rice filled heating pad. Who doesn’t have tight shoulders and an achy neck? This DIY is a perfect…
Wow – two years has gone by quickly! Our Etsy shop, alice & lois design studios is two years old today! Thank you to our friends, family and customers for the support and encouragement. We have had a wonderful time working together on creating special items for our customers! Best, Sara & Melissa
As November is here it is time to start thinking about the holiday giving season. We are excited to launch our Handmade Gift Series today. Each week we will be sharing projects that are handmade and simple – perfect for a holiday gift. Today we are sharing a DIY project that is not only simple…
I was lucky enough to spend the morning and early afternoon at the Alameda Flea Market yesterday. It is held the first Sunday of every month. It is AMAZING! There are over 800 booths located on Alameda Point, about 25-30 minutes from the city. All items at the market are meant to be 20 years…
I have had quite a few friends moving out of the city in the last year. I wanted to create something handmade for them to remember the city by. I have a beautiful stamp of the Golden Gate Bridge from Yellow Owl Workshop. Nothing better than a soft and durable flour sack dish towel with…
I have been shopping around for a new light fixture for our dining room. A light fixture can make such a statement in a room. There are so many options out there. Take a look at some options from national brands as well as many Etsy shops! 1. Industrial Chandelier with Edison Bulbs – Snodon…
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