Published

I was in JoAnn Fabrics the other day picking up some dolly supplies when I saw this...

Its still so surreal for me but I'm so thankful for the incredible opportunity to be on the cover and the inside of the spring 2012 Haute Handbags magazine. It is truly an honor and I still can't believe my eyes when I see it! 

Months back, I was asked by Haute Handbags if I would like to submit my ruffled tote. After I had sent in the bag, the editor had seen my Chevron Zippered pouch and asked if I could submit it as well. 

Since I had sent that zippered pouch off to a friend for her birthday, I made her one similar to it along with another one so she could choose which one she liked best.

I was surprised and thrilled when I received a copy of the magazine to find out that all 3 of my projects were featured...

Ruffled Tote:

 The original tutorial for this ruffled tote can be found HERE

Chevron Zippered Bonjour clutch:

Bow Clutch:

There are so many talented artists in this issue! You can snag a copy at craft stores, Barnes & Noble or online fabric stores. :)

How was your Easter?!

I'm still recovering from mine... :)

My family visited and 

We were able to enjoy a lovely Easter egg hunt

and we may have had a very fun girls day antique shopping and such...

Where I found some vintage dollies and a really snazzy vintage style house number at one of my favorite shops in downtown Ellicott City...

I hope your Easter weekend was absolutely lovely!

Happy Crafting!

Love, Sierra

Romantic Homes Feature

 When I was very little, we always had a stack of Romantic Homes magazines in the bathroom. I would sit and pretend to read them while I was on the "big girl potty." As I got older, I would sneak them into my room and to read them and dream of making my home just like the ones that filled its pages. I loved the romantic, feminine decorating style that Romantic Homes so elegantly encompasses, even at a young age. I grew up reading these magazines but I never thought I would be in one. Words cannot describe how truly honored and humbled I am to be able to be in February's issue under the blogger sight-seeing section. I have a secret dream that I could somehow in a very small way, inspire those around me to create because I love it with all my heart. I am one step closer to that dream and I am so very thankful.


Months back I was contacted by Beth Livesay, who oversees the sight seeing section of the magazine and my jaw dropped to the floor. I was so ecstatic, I had to take a deep breath and pinch myself to make sure the moment was real. My mother had just suffered a massive brain aneurism and I was on my way in to her hospital room to see her when I got the email. My mom loves Romantic Homes and has for as long as I can remember. I think its even safe to say its her favorite magazine of all time. She was still in the ICU and when I told her, I could see her face light up. It was just what we both needed to lift our spirits.

I am often reminded of why I love to do all of this silly crafting stuff in moments like these because the burning passion and happiness I feel fuels me through difficult times. It helps me overcome any  struggles I have faced in my life.


I am so grateful for those who have taken a chance on me, those who have followed not just my blog but my crafting journey and all of those who have given a stay at home mother a chance express her passion and joy by creating things and writing about it.