Teacher love

We Mommas, we love our kids' teachers, right? When we're not with our kids, they're the ones wiping their tears, holding their hands, and giving them the love they need throughout the day. So, we like to show them some love now and again and remind them that what they do doesn't go unnoticed.  For those occasions (teacher birthdays, teacher appreciation week, back to school welcome gifts, end of year thank-yous, or holiday goodies), consider some of these custom items I've made over the last couple of years.

Who doesn't love an apple? It's the universal image for our beloved teachers!

Apple Burlap Door Hanger - $40

Or you could choose their class name.......bullfrogs, monkeys, etc.

Bullfrog Burlap Door Hanger - $40

You can't go wrong with the school mascot either!

Rocket burlap door hanger - $40

And everyone loves a personalized name canvas....

8x 10 Bright floral teacher name canvas - $30

8x10 Football fan teacher name canvas - $30

Hope that gives you guys some good ideas for the school year. Don't forget to show your teacher's some love! And when you do, make sure to let me know how I can help! Orders usually take 7-10 days to complete.

Until next time,

Back to school, baby!

Mmmmmmm.....what's that smell, you say? Why, it's freshly-sharpened #2 pencils, which can only mean one thing....school is back in session! Mommas everywhere are relishing the quiet, enjoying lunch with a friend (finally!), and getting their first haircut in months. Am I right, or am I right? Don't get me wrong....I love my kiddos like a bee loves honey, but I was over summer in mid-July and happy as a lark to finally have both tots in school. And what better to celebrate this momentous occasion than to decorate the front doors!

Don't these cute school buses just shout "We're back to school, baby!" Love 'em and all that they stand for.

Till next time,

Home of the brave (and burlap)

Burlap anchor with name - $35

I don't know if it's a Southern thing or what, but around these parts, we keep our American flag up all year long. And we don't just decorate for major holidays like Christmas and Easter, we decorate for all the ones in between too, no matter how small they are. Lastly, we like to get a lot of bang for our buck. So, when it comes to decorating for the fourth of July, I take advantage of the fact that it is sandwiched between two other patriotic holidays, and start around the last week of May. My favorite Americana decor consists of galvanized buckets, navy or red gingham, paper pinwheels, miniature flags, anything with stars, striped fabric, red geraniums, old-fashioned firecrackers, and of course, BURLAP! Whether you are looking for something to put on your door for the 4th or all summer long, I've got you covered.

Burlap sailboat - $35

Burlap flag star - $35 (I have one ready to pick up or ship!)

Burlap USA star burlap - $35 (I also have one of these ready to pick up or ship!)

Until next time,

School's out for summer (almost)....

How is it already May? I feel like my kids just got back from Christmas break and we're already planning for preschool graduation in a few weeks?!?  If you are like me and looking for a way to properly thank the teachers that have not only taught your children, but wiped their tears, kissed their scraped knees, and hugged their necks all year long, look no further.

Order them plain or customized and they are the perfect "thank you" for that special teacher. $35 each

Lucky me!

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day after two kids is a far cry from what it used to be, as I'm sure other moms out there would agree. But, it doesn't mean I feel any less lucky or any less of a reason to celebrate....in fact, even more so! So this year, I may replace my green beer with leprechaun juice and forego the rowdy bar scene for a quiet night at home with the fam, but I will still show some love for the Irish....starting with my front door!

Polka dotted shamrock burlap door hanger - $35

How will you "go green" this St. Patty's day?

Burlap bunting

My sweet Godson, Wilson, turned the big O-N-E last weekend and these are the goodies I made for him. Aren't they just too precious? Man, how I miss having those babies around.....

Large burlap bunting - $15

Small burlap bunting (perfect for a high chair) - $10

Personalized lap desk - $18

Happy 1st birthday, Baby (not for long) Wilson!

Go Tigers, Go!

Can you believe it's already football season??  I know, I know, you're thinking, "But, she doesn't even like football. What does she care?" Well, to put it simply, while I don't care a lick about the game, I do, however, like lots of the things that come with it...cold beer, sinful sweets, clever chip and dip combos, lively conversation, and of course, the fun and festive door decor that is all so characteristic of this annual past-time. Last football season, I made burlap footballs for fans from Nebraska to Alabama to Ohio, but I never got a single request for my hometown University of Memphis. Well, that all changed last week and here are the results. Let me know what you think, Tigers fans!

Memphis Tigers burlap football door sign - $35

Memphis Tigers pawprint burlap - $35

Go, Tigers, go!

Baby, baby, baby, oh!

It is baby season around these parts (isn't it always?), and I have been keeping busy with lots of baby-themed burlap door hangers. Here are two of my favorite ones from lately.

Onesie burlap door hanger  with monogram (gold and light blue) - $35

"S" burlap door hanger in pink and green - $40

Almost makes me want to have another baby......almost.

Until next time,

Lovely letters

The burlap letters have got to be one of my favorite door sign designs so far....maybe because each one is so custom and personalized or maybe because it's one of the only designs I have that doesn't have a million "copies" out there ;). At any rate, I love doing them, and they are always a great go-to, year-round door hanger for anyone and everyone. Most of the requests I get are for ones like these......classic, raw burlap trimmed in chocolate brown with a fun pop of color in the ribbon.

But I've also had the privilege of doing some "baby letters" to go in nurseries, on hospital doors, or at baby showers (or all of the above), and they have been so fun too! Here are two of them....

All of the letters sell for $40 and can be completely customized to your liking. Happy letter loving!

Stars and stripes forever!

In preparation for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, I have been painting lots of stars and stripes for what has felt like FOREVER! But, I can't complain.....I'm proud to be an American and I love, love, love Independence Day and all that comes with it.....the neighborhood parades, corn on the cob, American flags on every corner, strawberry daiquiris, red checked tablecloths, and of course, the fireworks! My mom and I used to like to rank the fireworks we saw as we sat in the harbor of my hometown every 4th of July. Some deserved an "ooh", some deserved an "aahh", and some left us in silence and utter awe. This 4th of July holiday, let us remember what we should really be in awe of......our FREEDOM!

Patriotic sailboat burlap door hanger - $35 (wording can be customized)

 

Red, white and blue "USA" star - $35 (wording can be customized)

God bless America!

Flip flop summer

In the words of Kenny Chesney.....

"No worries, just good vibrations and lazy days in style;

It's a flip flop summer, It's a flip flop summer"

As the days become hotter and longer, my wardrobe is quickly becoming smaller and smaller and now consists mostly of cotton dresses and sandals. Hence the inspiration for my newest burlap door hanger.....a polka dotted flip flop! It's a fun and casual way to welcome your friends and family this Summer. 

Flip flop burlap door hanger - $35 (can be customized with wording and colors)

I am still searching for other summer-inspired door hanger ideas, so if you have something you want to see, let me know and I'll give it a whirl!

Keep cool!

April showers bring.....May flowers!

When I was a little girl, the month of May meant the annual Maypole dance at school, the emergence of shorts and short-sleeve shirts, but best of all, the end of school and the beginning of the much anticipated summer break. As an adult, admittedly, not much has changed. I still get a thrill when I pull my shorts out of a box for the first time, and I still can't sleep the night before the big summer beach vacation....particularly now that I have little ones of my own. But most of all, May, to me, means flowers.....beautiful, vibrant, glorious flowers that are a sign of all of the fun and happy memories that are to be made in the next few months to come. I am celebrating May's long-awaited arrival with these bright burlap flowers on my door to welcome guests and neighbors. How will you celebrate?

Initial polka dotted burlap flower - $35 (colors can be customized)

Happy May everyone!

Calling the hogs!

A sweet customer from Arkansas challenged me with the task of making my first Razorback burlap door hanger.....then she asked me to make 5! I took a deep breath and channeled the Arkansas fan somewhere deep down in me and this lil' creature was born....

Razorback burlap door hanger - $45

Even though my 2 year old called it a crocodile, I thought it turned out pretty darn cute.....for a hog, I mean. Woo pig sooie!

Till next time,

Hoppy Easter!

Springtime is officially H-E-R-E and, ready or not, Easter is right around the corner. To help me get into the spirit, I've been busy making some fun burlap door hangers that are just right for this season and bursting with bright, juicy colors. Speaking of juicy, don't you just want to sink your teeth into this cute carrot?

And I'm not an egg kind-of-gal, but I am loving this chevron printed Easter egg! It's traditional and yet a little funky with the mod print and bold colors. 

But to remind us of the true reason for the season, I have really been won over by this cute polka dotted cross. Here is it with wording on it.....

And here it is plain. 

This was requested by a friend of mine who plans to use it from Easter all the way through the Spring months. Not a bad idea for those of us who want a little more bang for our buck. Just might be making those next for my own doors!

Hoppy Easter!