Hello, friends!I am back from my unexpected blog break feeling rested and excited to share news. February was the beginning of many weeks of work, travel, deadlines, and family obligations, and while I had intended to continue blogging throughout, I ended up needing to take a bit of a break here, at Red Bird Crafts….
p i c t u r e d
* disco ball reflection* colors* organizing our children’s library* birthday sunshine* my dream house (drawn by my daughter)* a dance class circle xo emily
Making Peg Dolls Winner!
Congratulations, Kris! You are the winner of a copy of Margaret’s beautiful book! Please send me an email with your name and address, so I can ship it off to you. Kris wrote: Looks like so much fun! Would love to win – my kids would really enjoy this! Thanks to all who entered! xo…
Making Peg Dolls; interview & giveaway
I am delighted to be a part of a wonderful book tour promoting the super inspiring and beautiful book Making Peg Dolls by Margaret Bloom of we bloom here. Given my fascination with tiny, imaginative, storytelling toys, I was immediately drawn to the whimsical dolls that fill the pages. They are all so sweet! And,…
This weekend!
To my NYC friends, I’ll be leading Show Me a Story crafts at two lovely spots and I’d love to see you there. Saturday (1/19) at 2:00: I’ll be making Story Disks at Play Kids toy store in Brooklyn. Sunday (1/20) 2:00-4:00: I’ll be leading my Memory Card craft at the Children’s Museum of…
N E W S
I took this photograph in front of The Chicago Tribune for two reasons: 1. The stones and etching are beautiful. 2. Show Me a Story was recently reviewed in The Chicago Tribune! Standing in front of the building made it all feel extra special. Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo e
Book Tour :: Chicago!
Last weekend, I zoomed to Chicago for some exciting events for the Show Me a Story book tour. It was a wonderful trip filled with kind faces, incredibly creative children, a zippy glass elevator in the hotel (gulp!), and inquisitive teachers and parents. I was so delighted and honored to spend the weekend with lovely…
p i c t u r e d :: holidays!
* cloves, cardamom, black pepper, etc. for our homemade chai masala. *little teapot cards for our chai gifts *our jars of chai packed and ready to go *gray, gray, gray, and beautiful. #nofilter *cat in a basket. *someone couldn’t put it down. here, she is literally lost in a book. *packing it all up on…
I’d like to kick off 2013 with Hannah Brencher’s amazing TED talk on how handwritten love letters can change the world. Listen and be inspired. And, then visit The World Needs More Love Letters for more beautiful details. I am all for infusing more love into this world. xo e
Happy New Year!
my wish for you.
Today
Today, my heart is grieving with Newtown. Just a few months ago, this heart-shaped yellow leaf dropped from the trees and landed in front of my feet. Back then, it felt like a reminder. Today, it feels like a demand. I am hanging on to all that is good, beautiful, kind, and brave in our…
little things.
We’re using these piles of bits and bobs for one of our holiday crafts. More soon! Happy Friday!xo e
5 things
Hello, friends! The sun is shining, our tree is decorated, Hanukkah lights are aglow at dinner each night, and a big box of Florida oranges landed at our door last week. I’m feeling grateful that I’m surrounded by special treats and so much beauty. A few things: 1. Last Friday’s Red Bird Crafts Story Stone…
sick week.
My poor daughter has been feverish and coughing since Sunday, which has meant our week has been slow and filled with tea, soup, books, movies, and crafts. Each morning find her way to my studio and to sit in the sunlight and make art. These are some of her creations. * A jar of…
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