My Failed 2013 New Year’s Resolution

I like to make crafty new year’s resolutions for myself. I don’t really HOLD myself to completing ALL of them. For me, it’s more about trying out new crafts that I haven’t yet attempted. I pick one thing at a time from my list that I really wanna try, and focus on that. If I […]

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Craft Show Recap: DUCF Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2013

You guys! Seriously if you live anywhere in the midwest {or on earth, really} you need to plan to attend DUCF next year. They reported record attendance this year! I sponsored and took lots of pics. I had so much fun with some of my fave crafty peeps. Handmade Detroit outdid themselves this year! Here’s […]

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Indie Lovely Holiday Issue 2013

enter the lovely holiday giveaway!

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Lovely Holiday Giveaway

Hiya! If we’re friends on facebook or instagram I’m sure you’ve seen me working on parts of this gift for the past few months. Enter to win this awesome holiday package I put together: 3 skeins of jiffy yarn + clover crochet hook + bunny scissors + aroma balm + lavender sachet + crochet dreamcatcher […]

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Handmade Toledo Maker’s Mart Holiday 2013

Handmade Toledo sure knows how to throw a show. Maker’s Mart was awesome! And Toledo! I love you! What a lovely bunch you are! Here’s a few of my fave pics from the show: :: check out the rest of the pics on flickr :: xo, Anne

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Learn a new crochet stitch for your blankets this winter with Crochet 101’s Fancy Gramma Stitch Pattern E-book

Looking for a pretty, yet easy {and speedy} crochet stitch to use for blankets + scarves? I used this pattern to make cozy blankies + cowls + washcloths… even a rug for my bathroom in a thirsty cotton yarn. It’s gorgeous in many colors or all in one, where you can really see the stitches. […]

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Indie Businesses I Love: Stone and Violet

I found stone & violet on instagram, I think. I love stones and collect them, so i really dig their shelves. I think their photos are gorgeous. And those carved crystals?! great. They graciously agreed to an interview… read it in the fall issue of indie lovely. 

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Need a creative Boost? A glitter IV? You need some of this lady’s magic! My interview with Bonita Rose

You’ve asked who inspires me, so in the fall issue of Indie Lovely I introduce you to my super creative friend Bonita Rose. She answers a few questions and shares her gorgeous mixed media art and photography. She’s my go-to-girl when I feel stuck or just blah. She’s kinda like a glitter IV. //read the […]

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Indie Chic Decor: 12 pretty holiday DIY projects E-book

I’ve gotten love letter emails from readers that tell me they wish they could live inside my magazine. That gave me a good idea… So I put together an easy-to-follow DIY tutorial style e-book to help you recreate the shabby boho + handmade + vintage + nature inspired + indie chic look and feel of […]

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Hello world!

through gorgeous photography + DIY projects + gluten free recipe makeovers + inspirational stories, Indie Lovely awakens you to the happiest + healthiest life possible. Help me grow! I want to find MORE amazing content for my readers, so… I am looking for contributions from Holistic health related coaches Yoga/fitness instructors Indie biz advisers Artists/photographers […]

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