Category: My Handmade Home

DIY Lego play table with storage

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

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DIY Lego table {Heather's Handmade Life}

There’s no pain quite like stepping on a Lego, is there? Although they’re sharp underfoot, I think I’m probably more bothered by the appearance of a bunch of tiny toys littering the floors. My kids have inherited my love of miniatures, so we have… Continue Reading “DIY Lego play table with storage”

Category: DIY, My Handmade Home, Organization, Our Son

Two ways to letter a wooden sign

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Two ways to letter a wooden sign {Heather's Handmade Life}

Want to hear a secret from a highly-effective crafter? Pursue projects you can make in front of the TV, after you’ve put the kids to bed. I’ve gotten to the point where it actually feels strange to sit on the couch without a pile… Continue Reading “Two ways to letter a wooden sign”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, My Handmade Home

Childhood dollhouse turned shadowbox

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

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Childhood dollhouse turned shadowbox {Heather's Handmade Life}

When I was a little girl, my parents made me a beautiful blue and white dollhouse. They wallpapered the tiny walls, varnished the floors, and built a tiny staircase. Even my grandparents from Scotland contributed — making miniature furniture and oil paintings. Over the… Continue Reading “Childhood dollhouse turned shadowbox”

Category: Craftiness, DIY, My Handmade Home

I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m a writer living in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 12-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter, I married my high school sweetheart, and this is the story of my handmade life.

I have depression and anxiety, and I fight like hell every day to keep them from taking over my life. Creating things helps.

Whether I’m writing novels, decorating a room, busting out my power tools to build furniture, getting muddy in the pottery studio, sewing clothes, or cross-stitching a swear word, I’m all about using my creativity to craft a life I love.

I’ve been writing this blog since 2009, so if you dig deep into the archives, you’ll meet a bright-eyed 25-year-old newlywed who was basically obsessed with having kids, buying a cozy house, and supporting herself full-time with her writing. (Spoiler alert: she got exactly what she wanted.)

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