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How To Make a Kimono Cardigan

Have you been admiring all those cute kimono cardigans that are everywhere?  Well, now with just over a yard of fabric you can make your own---for probably half to one-third of the cost.  Here's how to make a kimono cardigan.... ... View the Post

Announcements· Uncategorized

Simple Simon: Off the Blog

Even though it's only April we feel like 2016 has already given us an entire year's worth of events. For me, at home, it's been a bit of a catastrophe carnival....both vehicles, my computer, my camera, and my phone have all died.  (However, we resurrected my computer with a combination of electrical and duct tape!  It was a miracle!)  And then of course you have heard me talk about my mom and the stroke she suffered during an operation last month.  (Although, as you read this she will be on ... View the Post

Recipe· The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Homemade White Bread Recipe

On Monday I promised you my homemade white bread recipe and today I am delivering good on my promise.  I really love this bread recipe because it turns out every time and is easy enough to still make for dinner if I start it by 4 pm. From start to finish it is about 1 1/2 hours and makes the house smell delicious.  And the best part about it.....I can make the kids eat leftovers (or soup!) if there is a loaf or two of fresh bread to go with it ;)  A mom's dream... Homemade White Bread ... View the Post

Learn to Sew· sewing· Tutorials

Easy Tips to Make a Professional Pillow Cover

We are Elizabeth and liZ from Simple Simon and Company and we are here today to share one of our fastest and easiest projects that can change a room in your home-----envelope pillow covers! They can make a big impact with a little amount of fabric. Pillow covers are one thing that I made a million of when I first started sewing for my home and they are still one of my favorite projects to make.  But throughout the years I have learned some tips and tricks to take your envelope pillow covers ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking· Uncategorized

The Art of Homemaking: “We Don’t Ever Relax”

Awhile back I read these words written by Heloise Cruz in 1965: "Mothers and wives have hard lives, but it needn't be so.  Know what I think is the matter?  We don't ever relax.  We work too hard.... ...You think you owe it to your husband and children, but you owe something to yourself, too.... ...How's about settling for just one hour for yourself once in awhile?  It might make a new woman of you.... ...If you do nothing but prop your feet up in a chair and stare at the ... View the Post