Category: Organization

DIY living room credenza

Posted on February 10, 2020 by heatherlauraclarke

This was one of the biggest custom furniture projects we’ve ever made together, and even though we (temporarily) wrecked the main level of our house with sawdust and piles of tools, it all feels worth it looking at the finished piece.

Category: Decor, DIY, My Handmade Home, Organization, WoodworkingTags: credenza, diy furniture, entertainment unit, farmhouse, furniture, home decor, woodworking

School lunch container tips & tricks

Posted on August 20, 2019 by heatherlauraclarke

Stuffed animal zoo re-do

Posted on April 22, 2019 by heatherlauraclarke

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DIY Stuffed Animal Zoo {Heather's Handmade Life}

The more time I spend making things for our home, the more I realize nothing stays the same. Kids grow, needs shift, tastes change, trends pass and what once felt beautiful or functional can suddenly stop being either. Longtime readers may remember that three… Continue Reading “Stuffed animal zoo re-do”

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

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I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m journalist and blogger in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 11-year-old son and a nine-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 it from taking over my life. Making things isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of what keeps me alive.

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