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09/29/2026

What’s inspiring me now: a little time away in the Northwoods. 🍂

A weekend on Trout Lake in Boulder Junction with two longtime friends was exactly the reset I needed.

Kayaking, a sunset pontoon ride, cocktails and appetizers on the lake, favorite music, plenty of conversation, a wander through town during the fall festival, and a sweet pup by your side.

Sometimes inspiration looks less like doing more and more like slowing down long enough to enjoy where you are—and who you’re with.

Love + Hygge,

Linda

Some textiles are beautiful.Others carry a story.A client recently brought me a collection of molas she purchased during...
09/25/2026

Some textiles are beautiful.

Others carry a story.

A client recently brought me a collection of molas she purchased during a trip to Panama. These intricate pieces are created with layers of fabric, carefully cut and hand stitched to reveal the colors and patterns beneath.

Now they’re becoming something new: pillows for her children.

I’m working through the details now—black linen to mount them, black velvet for the backs, delicate cording, and plenty of careful hand stitching so the original textile remains the star.

I love projects like this. Taking something meaningful and finding a way for it to live on in a family’s home feels very much at the heart of what I do.

More of the story is in my latest email. 🤍

Love & Hygge

Linda

07/03/2026

Some heirlooms aren’t meant to stay tucked away in a drawer.

They deserve to become part of your home and your story.

This vintage linen dresser scarf was thoughtfully transformed into a piece of heirloom art and custom framed by DuPage Framing Center, preserving both its history and its beauty for generations to come.

What family keepsake would you love to see displayed instead of stored away?

❤️ Tell me in the comments.

A little summer inspiration from the farm 🌿I recently spent the most wonderful day at Big Rock Organics and Esther’s Pla...
06/11/2026

A little summer inspiration from the farm 🌿

I recently spent the most wonderful day at Big Rock Organics and Esther’s Place — the kind of place that reminds you to slow down and appreciate where things come from.

We toured the farm, fed the sheep, wandered the flower fields, and enjoyed homemade potato soup, rhubarb muffins, and rhubarb tea.

And of course… I couldn’t leave without a little fiber inspiration. 🧶

I brought home the most beautiful green dyed Merino Wool & Tussah Silk that I can’t wait to spin into yarn and eventually turn into something handmade.

This summer, I’ll be spending a few hours a month volunteering at Big Rock Organics in exchange for a share of their vegetables and flowers — something about that feels beautifully full circle.

Hands in the soil.
Hands in the fiber.
Hands creating.

The more I learn about sustainable farming, textiles, and traditional ways of making, the more inspired I am in my own creative work.

Here’s to slowing down, learning something new, and finding beauty in the process. 🌱





06/05/2026

Almost 100 years of stories stitched into these tiny pieces of fabric. 🧵

What started as a simple Facebook Marketplace porch pickup became something so much more.
Nearly 70 hand-stitched quilt squares from the 1930s and 1940s — made by women gathering together in a church quilting group — were passed along to me with the hope that someday they would become something.

They were never finished into quilts, but they weren’t forgotten. I carefully washed them by hand and started transforming them into something new — beginning with a small collection of pillows. I left the raw edges, added hand stitching, paired them with linen, and finished each one with vintage buttons from my collection.

My favorite part?
Looking closely and seeing patches within patches. Every tiny scrap was saved and used. A beautiful reminder of a time when nothing was wasted.
Old textiles carry stories.

Sometimes they’re just waiting for someone to continue them. 🤍

Lately, what’s inspiring me most is the act of making space.Spring cleaning my home has turned into something deeper—let...
04/29/2026

Lately, what’s inspiring me most is the act of making space.

Spring cleaning my home has turned into something deeper—letting go of the things that no longer serve me and honoring the pieces ready for their next chapter.

A set of Russell Wright mid-century dishes and a Rowley Company Grommet/Button Press are both available for sale.

The dishes can be found at Antiques of Winfield Booth U17 (upstairs, to the right), and the press is listed on Facebook.

I’ve also been reminded that sustainability often begins at home—reusing what we already have, clearing space thoughtfully, and choosing intention over excess.

Sometimes letting go is exactly what makes room for creativity to return. 🤍

A new chapter…✨I’ve been making some shifts in my work lately—focusing more on the smaller, meaningful pieces that allow...
04/24/2026

A new chapter…✨

I’ve been making some shifts in my work lately—focusing more on the smaller, meaningful pieces that allow me to stay creative and hands-on.

And outside of my client work, I’ve been spending time creating just for the joy of it.

These coasters are made from fabric I had on hand, finished with vintage ribbon…simple, sustainable, and honestly so fun to make.

It’s been a reminder that creativity doesn’t always have to be big to be meaningful. 🤍

You can find these at Antiques of Winfield — Booth U17 (upstairs, to the right).

Love & Hygge

Linda

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT …We’re eliminating pillows.Less fluff. Less comfort. Less personality.Just… couches.😉 April Fools.We’ll...
04/01/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT …

We’re eliminating pillows.

Less fluff. Less comfort. Less personality.

Just… couches.

😉 April Fools.

We’ll never give up the layers that make a home feel finished.

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