joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Last month I chatted with Elise for her ELISE GETS CRAFTY podcast, and it was such a great call! Like, so good. At one point Elise mentioned feeling like she wanted to take notes on what we were chatting about, and I totally felt the same way. So what did we discuss? Five things we’ve… [Read More]
A couple years ago I received an email from Elise Blaha Cripe with an invitation to co-author an eBook that would share our experiences as handmade shop owners & entrepreneurs. At the time, I had recently finished a 31-days series on the topic (Handmade Business in 31 Days), and although I had written 31 different… [Read More]
I’ve found myself in a little groove lately. Not necessarily one I want to be in, but one that’s easy to settle into, especially when things get a little crazy and I need to “get the job done.” It started before Zack went to New York for nine days (again), and then of course became… [Read More]
To celebrate the end of a great season and the welcoming of a new, all products inside the Caroline-made shop are 15% off now through Thursday night. We have a few bags, hip pouches and small clutches ready-to-ship, click here to shop the collection. Simply enter code TUESDAY15 at checkout and we’ll take care… [Read More]
I’m a dreamer. An idea-maker. A plan-outliner. A talk-it-out-er. When something new comes to mind I instantly feel like I can conquer all of my ideas with the snap of two fingers. It feels so easy. And then, I get myself all set up and ready to begin, only then to do what I do… [Read More]
FINALLY, it’s time to share our newest product, the Everyday Bag No. 305. With this bag, two linen solids (khaki and plum) have been mixed with a gorgeous Aztec-themed print to create a rich color palette. Our Everyday Bag is a necessary addition to your day and can be used as a traditional purse, a… [Read More]
August has felt like a big month: Finishing a large writing deadline. Planning for 9 days of Zack away on a work trip (he left yesterday morning). Setting my calendar so I know exactly what to work on once it’s time to work. Picking a new book club book. And, discussing this book at book… [Read More]
I recently recorded a podcast with Jen & Danielle of She Percolates and we had a great conversation chatting about the various ways my businesses have changed over the years, including unemployment, childcare help, starting a book club, and future projects! It is a great episode, and it was so fun to reminisce over the… [Read More]
Tip #2: take advantage of the things you already have in your home. I’m not sure this even needs to be said, but just in case… Hello, my name is Maggie and I live in a cozy apartment in Los Angeles with my husband, our two young children and our wild dog. We’re constantly looking… [Read More]
