Kinfolk: The Art of Small Gatherings

We just ordered this magazine called Kinfolk with gorgeous
pictures and stories about reclaiming the art of small gatherings.

This magazine give suggestions submitted by different contributors
for slowing down our lives enough to really connect with friends
in simple ways. My husband and I are very relational people and I
love the idea of this, especially the simplicity of low-key gatherings
focusing more on the people and relationships and less on a
big production.

How about you? Does this idea appeal to you to? And have you
ever heard of this magazine? Click here to view a
beautiful gallery from Kinfolk.



Ribboned Asparagus from Kinfolk on Vimeo.

Winner Announced!

Ok, everyone! Thanks to everyone who participated in the Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway! We had a ton of participation and I'm excited to announce the winner of the drawing:

Congratulations to Melissa Jane! #51

(I will forward your email address to Cutting Edge Stencils, who will be in contact with you shortly about your selection and shipping information!)

The winner was chosen by Random.org

Thanks for visiting ReMadeSimple and I hope to have many more exciting giveaways in the future!

Eclectic Style: Creating my Gallery Wall

Well, folks, I am excited to reveal to you what I have been busy, busy making

and finally hanging with the help of my husband--my gallery wall! 

This past year, all I had hanging on these dining room walls were two 

framed pictures of each of my boys. Traditional and safe. But a little boring. 

I wanted something more modern, funky, and daring. At first, when

I would see photos and art on walls like this,  I thought the space looked 

cluttery and hodge-podge.

But, at last, the idea has grown on me into fascination and a love for this eclectic way to 

show off all your personal favorite photos and pieces of art. I've seen many amazing 

ones in blogland and have often stopped to compliment the makers. 

So, finally, here's a photo stream of my great reveal...

                                  

Some of the things that make up my display are very personal to me, 

                                 including the first crayon and paint artwork of my youngest son, matted 

                                and framed; a few handmade paper ornaments made by a friend; family photos,

         yellow flowers from a favorite park, and what I call my "numbered monogram"

 to symbolize our last name and that there are four of us.

The frames I used in my gallery wall were inexpensive new ones from 

Target and a few old ones I had laying around-- spray painted either

white or gray to give them a fresh look. 

And on one of them I Mod Podged vintage hymnal pages.

I love that the colors in my gallery wall include some of my old favorites

like blue and green and new ones like the combination of gray and yellow. 

I'm so happy with the results--I love looking at all the meaningful parts to my gallery wall. 

There is another side to the wall that I've filled with more handmade fun stuff, 

but I will save that reveal for another day soon... 

Well, that sums up my gallery wall reveal. Thanks for visiting ReMadeSimple!  

P.S If you entered my giveaway contest last week, you'll want to come back tomorrow for my announcement of the winner of the $50 Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway! 

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