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All About Gauge: Master This Valuable Crochet Skill
I'll admit, I used to be one of those crocheters that never made a gauge swatch or checked my gauge in any way, shape, or form before,...
Easy Berry Stitch Cotton Cloth Crochet Pattern
I make these little 7 x 7 inch cotton cloths for a lovely little store in northern Texas, The Humble Life, owned by Taylor and April...
Homemade {Safer} Laundry Detergent
I started using homemade laundry detergent/soap quite a while ago and I seriously don't know why I didn't start sooner. For one, it is...
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Free Pattern | Decorative Tray + Vase Cozy Set
I've been really wanting to explore integrating different materials and techniques into my crochet projects and pattern designs for a...
Crochet Pattern | Neapolitan Pullover
My love of tweed continues! If you've been following along on Instagram for a little while, you'll notice my obsession with modernizing...
All About Gauge: Master This Valuable Crochet Skill
I'll admit, I used to be one of those crocheters that never made a gauge swatch or checked my gauge in any way, shape, or form before,...
Recipe | Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew
I'd love to say this is a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew imitation, but I'll be brutally honest - I'd rather my recipe not be compared...
Recipe | Homemade Cold Brew
I don't know about you, but I'm obsessed with iced coffee. I like hot coffee, too, but since I left Minnesota and made my way to Southeas...
Stitch Tutorial | X Stitch
I usually prefer to keep my stitches fairly simple, but I learned a new stitch I am totally loving these days, and it's been working its way
All About Blocking: 5 Methods for Your Crochet or Knit Projects
I know blocking often gets overlooked (I avoided it for quite a while, myself). It sometimes seems like an unimportant and/or tedious...
Vandyke Poncho Crochet Along (CAL)
I've always been interested in hosting a crochet along, but never have. So, we're doin' it, people! I'm hosting the very first The Cozy...
Influencer Overload: Take Me Back To Instagram Version 2011
I've been sitting and stewing on this topic for the longest time with fear around sharing it. So, let me preface everything I'm about to...
Sunscreen Explained: What SPF Really Means
I overheard a conversation the other day about sunscreen and it was hard for me not to squeeze myself into it and throw some truth bombs...
11 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day Everyday
I love special days and holiday's during the year just like anyone else - Mother's Day, Anniversaries, Earth Day, Christmas,...
5 Simple Ways To Include Self Care Into Your Daily Routine
Self-care has become such a buzz word in the social media world lately - in the same way that girlboss and hustle and wellness have...
{Wild Card} Scrap Cloth Crochet Pattern
There's not a whole lot of makers I know who like wasting their leftover supplies. Oftentimes, we have bins sitting around filled with...
Easy Berry Stitch Cotton Cloth Crochet Pattern
I make these little 7 x 7 inch cotton cloths for a lovely little store in northern Texas, The Humble Life, owned by Taylor and April...
Homemade {Safer} Laundry Detergent
I started using homemade laundry detergent/soap quite a while ago and I seriously don't know why I didn't start sooner. For one, it is...
Why {Safer} Sunscreen Matters
This topic actually hits real close to home, y'all! If you didn't know, I had a personal skin cancer scare back in 2014. I had an...
Ketogenic Hack: 2 Ways to Increase Fat Burn in the Body
It seems like ketogenic nutrition is all the rage these days. In all honesty, the concept has actually been around forever (think way...
Super Simple No-Strain Nut Milk
Have you ever made your own nut milk and found the straining process to be a little too tedious? Or ever wanted to make your own nut...
The Perfect Southern Sweet Tea
I'm honestly pretty open about the fact that Southeast Texas hasn't quite grown on me after 2 1/2 years of living here. However, sweet...
DO-OVER! I call do-over!
DO-OVER! I call a do-over! Have you ever felt like you've needed a do-over? A fresh, clean slate and space to express yourself, your...
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