With the launch of the NEW Stitched & Wired website, Songbird will be flying up and away. We have a beautiful home at the new site, with a blog area for inspirations, musings and of course some fun How To’s! Hope you can join me and the team over there for an exciting ride. Thank you for all of your support!!  xx Shelley

Music is big part of my life and every Monday needs a little tune.
Welcome to Music Monday.

Can’t get enough of Lana’s voice and look. Part dance party, part vintage whimsy.
Enjoy xx

This photo series from designlovefest. That magical from Martha Stewart Weddings

The Spring lookbook from Libby Story has me really excited to get home and clean clean clean.  So tonight I will continue to  de-clutter and redecorate the apartment.  I’ve already gathered three bags of clothes/accessories to donate to a local thrift store and have been on the hunt for new white linens to add into my bedroom.  I want a light and airy feeling all spring (and summer) long.  Do you have any suggestions where to source a new comforter or duvet?? I want something clean and simple, and reminiscent of the images above.     Although I’m all about bold patterns on my person for this season, I need a bedroom that can calm and comfort me after a long day.  Let me know your suggestions.

Happy Friday, Everyone xx

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind.  Between long days in the office, late nights facilitating stitched & wired dreams and jam packed weekends, I’ve allowed some simple moments pass me by.  The same simple moments that are what make life, life.  This weekend I decided to put the computer away for a bit.  I had a full schedule of bridal showers, birthdays and going away parties and I didn’t want my work to get in the way of making memories.  That doesn’t mean I didn’t say up until 2 am working on a website Friday evening…. It needed to get done!  But I did manage to set the computer aside from Saturday morning until Monday morning.  I’m easily connected through my phone, but even that was limited to a few instagrams.

I’m happy to say I survived the weekend of parties, family time and laughs with friends.  And this weekend, although jam-packed, was exactly what I needed to keep me motivated in my work!

I’ve been working on the Stitched & Wired website for some time now, but recently had a major break through.  I’m hoping it will be ready before my 26th birthday.  I can’t believe I just said 26th birthday.  Yuck.  Well, it’s just another reminder to stop and smell the roses.  We’re not getting any younger xx S

Music is big part of my life and every Monday needs a little tune.
Welcome to Music Monday.

A beautiful song by Sharon Van Etten featuring Beirut’s Zach Condon to get you through this rainy CLE morning

This Drift Wood How To. That Gilded Bangle

Music is big part of my life and every Monday needs a little tune.
Welcome to Music Monday.

This is perfect blog planning music. Putting the final touches on tomorrow’s How To Tuesday and pinning the night away. xx

I’ve been a little under the weather lately.  Not sick per say. Just creatively drained.
I came across this list during an evening web wandering session and I already feel much better.
Stay Creative.  Sometimes it’s the best thing we have to offer.

I’ve been really inspired by these images of ordinary utensils with a fresh splash of color.  This How To is really easy for those looking to add color and character to their kitchen utensils.  Taking ordinary ($1 store purchased) wooden spoons, painters tape and spray paint I was able to create a look that matches my color blocking mood.

So fun!