Category: Organization

Easy closet dividers

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Heather Laura Clarke

Another quickie project I did last week was to make some closet dividers for D’s room. Although two-year-olds don’t put their own clothes away, my O.C. tendencies would get the best of me when someone else (Darling Husband, my mom, etc.) would mix… Continue Reading “Easy closet dividers”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, Home, Organization, Toddlers

Three little things

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Heather Laura Clarke

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When you’re a frazzled mom, even the littlest things can help make your day a bit easier. So I’ve been keeping track of my own personal annoyances lately, and figuring out solutions (usually with the help of the Dollar Store or a cheap item… Continue Reading “Three little things”

Category: House of Dreams, Organization

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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.)