just in case you thought we were only carrying fabric
So it’s been a real blast talking about this thing we have going on in the background here in our little corner of the internet. We’ve known for a long time now that we wanted to do something like this. But we were honestly waiting until we relocated, waiting until we were settled again and just ready.
If you’re just tuning in, we’re in the process of relocating from Montgomery, Alabama to Nashville, Tennessee. To be closer to family, and because we’re ready for a fresh start.
But it looked so different in our heads. {Doesn’t it always?}
Sometimes, life has other plans. And since we’ve seen something that we thought would be quick now drawn out into an 7 {getting ready for 8} long months of our home on the market pull-my-hair-out-sick-of-living-in-limbo-affair… {see hysterical face emoji} we decided to do something about our frustrations.
Frustrations is a kind word.
It all started in a car ride home from Nashville. Oh, and did I mention it was a little more than two months ago? We’d traveled out of town in late August to spend a weekend with some of our favorite people and friends, when we looked at each other on the long drive back. And almost simultaneously, mid-conversation we both said: What are we waiting for? Why not launch something this fall?
If you could be a fly on the passenger side window, cue my mini session with myself, listing pros and cons and whys and why nots and what ifs and whens. There have been tears. I’ve been talked off the cliff a few times. But we literally dove in, whole heartedly. It’s been a real whirlwind of a rollercoaster of events in producing and testing and crunching and launching…
No lie, it feels like we had a two month labor of sorts. I’m basically having a vampire baby. {That’s like two Twilight references in a week, y’all. I promise to stop soon} Big projects like this always feel like we’re in labor. I’m pretty sure I’ve packed on a few pounds myself in the process to show for it. It’s all good. I’ll run it off as soon as I detach myself from this coffee IV and sleep for a weekend. ;}
If you’re just tuning in, we’re launching an online studio this fall. And by this fall, we mean like, eleven days. So the big news today is that we have an official launch date! Get ready guys, because November 2nd is our official day, and we are working hard behind the scenes to make it happen.
But we couldn’t be more thrilled to share another sneak peek today.
We’ve shared a few here and there, but they’ve been mostly of our fabrics. So just in case you thought The Handmade Home studio was just about fabrics:
We’ll have fun found items, like this rusty A – in every letter of the alphabet.
Found vintage items.
Some amazing marquee signs.
Prints of some of our original works like this
More vintage finds like these
Prints of our work like this – Just in time for Christmas y’all! In multiple sizes, of course.
Our books!
One of a kind furniture handmade like this {currently available for local pick up – that will probably change as we grow}
Original paper goods by us
The most requested item: Our egg painting! Available in prints and canvas – multiple sizes.
Fun shirts like this designed by us.
We can’t tell y’all how pumped we are about this little collection.
Pillow covers like this:
Patchwork pillows like this:
More vintage items like these…
Prints of original paintings by me… {we hope to carry an originals line in stock soon, as well}
Our ampersand print… and more fabrics like below! I couldn’t resist. Reeling it in.
This seahorse marquee…
More fun found items like these…
Wallpaper!
…That you really can do so much with -the walls aren’t the only things in my home that get to have fun!
Fun typography prints like this by us… {FYI- Our printer is amazing, and these look like my original watercolors.}
And more like this!
And if you need to drop a hint to your fam for Christmas or any other special occasion coming up, we will always have this.
This is just the beginning y’all! We can’t wait to add as we grow!
So if you like our blog, or anything you find here… consider this upcoming version the high-def, funky-pair-of-shoes, best friend you love to dream up inspiring ideas with.
1. Mark your calendars. Because the official GO date is November 2nd, and we will be adding really fun ideas and products as we go… we’ll be ever changing in what we offer and love all the exciting possibilities of that growth process. This is just the beginning.
2. Join our mailing list to stay up to date on happenings, and all our studio creations.
3. Stay tuned and share! Shameless request for our amazing readers: We would love it if opening day you shared our studio link on social media! {After you score your finds of course-duh ;}} We would love to spread the word.
We hope you have an inspired day – thanks so much for stopping by!
Lovely lovely items! Good to know that there is an online source for such pretty goods.
Thank you so much, Mary Beth! We are excited !
I’m so happy for you! I’m thrilled that all of your loveliness will be available for the rest of us.
Awe, thank you Lee!
Everything looks lovely! Hopefully (or hopefully soon) you can ship to Canada…? 🙂
It’s the next thing on our list, right after launching. ;} We’re so green, we’re just keeping our heads above water trying to figure it all out, with cost effective options and customs issues ;}
Oh my gosh! Love your work and Congratulations! I can hear the squall of my wallet now?
HAHA! Thank you, Kristen!
Horray for us, I mean you, but mostly for us! 😉 So excited of all the things you’re offering so we can enjoy more of your inspiration to our own home.
Awe, thank you, Elizabeth!
You have an amazing style that screams “happy”! With your sense of humor and talent I would love to see you have your own show on HGTV. I would be an avid fan waiting for each episode to see how you will transform homes with your happy, colorful style. Just sayin… you and Jamin could be the next Chip and JoJo. Really!!!Thanks for inviting us into your home and keeping it real! Looking forward to your new shop opening, there are so many pretty items to choose from.
Awe, Angela! You made our day. Now THAT would be a show. HAHAHA! Can you imagine? #youneverknowwhatwe’llsay #letspaintitblue
Congratulations on your launch date! So excited for this new adventure of yours. I’m a paper goods/office supply addict (I’ve printed your planner pages in every available design!), so I’m looking forward to your notecards, paper goods, wallpaper, etc. But it all looks amazing and fun. God Bless!
Awe thanks so much Jen for your kind words!
My calendar is marked!! I cannot wait to shop! Shop! SHOP!!! Every sneak peek is better than the last. This one blows me away. You both are so talented!
Awe Donna – you’ve always been such a sweet supporter. Thank you for your sweet words!
These look great!! Any chance you’d sell your handmade frames at some point? I got your book, but I realized I don’t have the time or skills to make them myself. I think you could make a killing!
Thanks so much, Amanda! HAHA- Maybe on occasion we will carry some? We only intend to expand from here so we will try a few in the future, I’m sure. We don’t have the time either! ;} HA!
HOLY CRAP!!!!! That’s awesome!
YOU’RE AWESOME! ;}
Wallpaper too! You have made my day. Can’t wait!
Thank you, Ruth!
This is so exciting…we are finishing our basement and your style is such an inspiration for our new space. Hopefully you will add your frames for sale too!
Thank you, Jodi! Basements are fun – I’m sure you guys are rocking it! ;}
So exciting!! I am loving all your fabrics, and I hope I can get my hands on some of your art!!
Thank you, Stephanie!
Eleven days till I get to order Blue Egg painting. I have loved that painting forevvvvver! Then some wallpaper,pillows and cloth. Is the cloth upholstery weight? Sure do love that egg painting.
Awe thanks so much, Sue! We’re excited, too. I guess I should have mentioned this – we will have two weights of fabric – one in a quilting weight, and one in an upholstery weight for every pattern. Depending on the project, we hope to have something to fit everyone’s whim! ;}
Are you kidding me with those T-shirts? Heart-eyes for days! Love everything and congrats to you guys for jumping in when things are less-than-perfect!
I have been following you guys for years and am SO excited for you to be opening this shop! I can’t wait to shop your fabric and wallpaper. I love your style and wish you the best.
Missed you and your precious family today! So excited for the launch of your new adventure 🙂 Blessings and War Eagle!
Awe thanks so much, Lynn! We missed y’all too. We will definitely be at the next game – just had to take a moment and catch our breath! ;} Hope you guys are well!
Congrats Ashley on your big new adventure! I was just getting ready to make the “It’s a Wonderful Life” art for above our mantel, but see it is now available for sale. Does the canvas have the wood frame around it?
Also, I had bookmarked your instructions, but that link doesn’t work any more. Would you be able to send a new link or even email the instructions ~ in case I decide to be brave and have fun and do it on my own!
Thanks so much!
Lynne
Hey Lynne!
Yes, it is available for purchase in the store now as a gallery wrap canvas, but does not include a frame. They are beautiful enough to hang or display with out the frame, but building a frame would be super simple too. You’d just need a few pieces of lumber, a miter box to cut it with some stain and nails or brackets to put it all together. Hope that helps!
Thank you! Can you also point me to the link for making this, as I had to bookmarked but is no longer valid. Below is the old link ~ or if you have instructions you could email that would be great!
https://www.thehandmadehome.net/2014/12/wonderful-life-art/