I'm Susan — devout Francophile, mother of twins, writer, creative director, and aspiring author. I've been sharing my life here since 2010...thanks for reading!
Exciting news friends! This coming Sunday, November 17th, I’m hosting an event at the West Elm store in Philadelphia! I’ll be sharing my tips for designing a festive tablescape, along with a fun + easy DIY holiday project. Hint hint…expect GOLD (shocker, I know). Local friends + readers, I hope you can join the fun…I would love to see/meet you!
click here for more details and to RSVP, merci!
I’m so excited to be nominated as one of Babble’s Best Bloggers of 2013! They are compiling a list showcasing the latest and greatest blogging talent, as well as reader’s choice favorites…and I could use your support to make the final cut. Please help spread the word- visit my page and share it via facebook, twitter, google+, or pinterest…MERCI!
Our home (and babies) are featured on the A Beautiful Mess-At Home With series! Considering that ABM is one of my favorite reads, I’m thrilled! I spent a day shooting with the kids, but also used some of Courtney Apple’s beautiful shots that she took of our home last year. I love that it’s filled with babies now! Anyway, hello + welcome if you’re here visiting from Elsie and Emma’s blog, I do hope you will stay a moment. Leave a note so I can get to know you as well, MERCI!
Something very exciting happened over the holiday weekend-my business Nesting WON the Red Tricycle Award in the “Most Awesome Inspiring Nursery Ideas” category!! Over 230,000 votes were cast in many categories, highlighting the best in the baby/kids industry. It is such an honor to be nominated and chosen as winner by the public…it helps to validate my hard work over the years. For those of you new to my blog + business…you can read all about it here. Thank you to all of those who voted, and supported me over the years. I have a big thank you planned, so stay tuned via the nesting blog!
Hello friends! Let me preface this post by stating this is my first DIY post…EVER. Don’t get excited-it’s most likely to be the last, as I’m admittedly not much of a DIY-er. Nothing against those that are-I’m just usually not patient enough. This one was the result of frustration-what I had in my mind was not for sale (at least, I couldn’t find it). So, I took the project upon myself…16 feet of table, about $50 worth of fabric, and a heck of a lot of tape. I worked on it in my living room over a week’s time (mom of twins), and was so pleased with the result! So without further ado, the ever so complicated instructions…
step one: cover the top of table with white kraft paper
step two: select your fabrics (looks best with varying textures + styles)
step three: cut random widths of fabric…I trimmed the length last
step four: enlist furry friends + cute babies to keep you company
step five: tape strips along edge of table (I used clear packing tape)
step six: finish top edge with ribbon (I used a wide satin)
