Guest Post on MiniMak Makings BLog

I was recently featured on MiniMak Makings Blog - and I am excited to share with you my inspirations. The original post is here.

My name is Tobi and I am the proud owner/designer of Ivey Handcrafted.

Here are a few of my favorite things.

3 Things I am currently obsessed with:

*Wedding blogs – my hubby and I are celebrating 10 years of marriage this year and planning a Halloween/renewal party. We eloped {which was awesome, btw} but I always knew I wanted to renew our vows one day. Even though we were married in July – Halloween is our favorite. This year is our 9^th annual Halloween party and we thought what better time to celebrate with friends and renew our vows. So I am OBSESSED with wedding blogs, I can’t stop myself. Photography, DIY, flowers, etc. anything wedding related. My 3 favorite blogs for weddings are:

100 Layer Cake

Ruffled

Green Wedding Shoes

*weight watchers – I have struggled with my weight for some time. I have tried many different things – but recently fell back in love with Weight Watchers. And so far so good – I have a long way to go – but feeling better about myself every day. Weight Watchers is awesome because it is like a game to me – figuring out my points every day – finding awesome low point snacks. Seriously….it is the most fun I have had with weight loss ever J

*my studio makeover – SLOWLY BUT SURELY it will come together. It is taking forever because I want it to be perfect, down to every detail. Because in the end I want it to be the place I go for constant inspiration. So definitely stay tuned to my blog for final pics.

3 of my favorite things:

*my jewelry collection -there is one thing I have always loved: jewelry. This started with my mother who has the best jewelry collection of any woman I know. I have been collecting jewelry for as long as I can remember. I can never have too many earrings or rings – those are my favorite. And I love statement pieces – vintage, new, handmade – I love it all. I am a true believe that a girl can never have too much jewelry.

*my fur babies – they are my heart. We are so lucky to have the 4 fur babies we have – 2 dogs {Nellie & Olive – the miniature schnauzers} and 2 cats {Itzy & Roscoe}. We don’t have children, been trying to adopt for 6 years after many heartbreaks – so we appreciate these kids even more.

*my city – I live in the most beautiful city {Chattanooga, Tennessee}. I went to college here {too many years ago} and have seen it grow into such an amazing place. I have met some of the most amazing people here. We are surrounded by mountains, good food and plenty of activities to keep you busy. I know there is a chance we will be going away for my hubby’s graduate school – but I know in my heart we will be back here. This city is home to us.

3 things that inspire me:

*my parents – they are my biggest fans. I grew up in a house of artists. Both my parents are artists and have been my whole life. They have always supported me in anything I tried and always have been there for advice and inspiration. I couldn’t have started this business without their help and support.

*fellow crafty friends – I am SURROUNDED by crafty people – in all areas – food, flowers, craft. I am very lucky to have so many friends in the art world who constantly inspire me. I always get best motivation to create after craft nights with my friends J

*magazines/blogs – I have an addiction to magazines – I have too many subscriptions to mention {a little embarrassing} and my blog list just keeps getting longer and longer everyday.

My 3 current favorite magazines are:

Cloth, Paper, Scissors

Fresh Home

Country Living

Thanks for reading along – hope you enjoyed my 3 favorite’s lists. I enjoyed making them, and appreciate MiniMak Makings for letting me be a part of her blog.

Xo,

Tobi of Ivey handcrafted

www.iveyhandcrafted.com

www.facebook.com/iveyhandcrafted

twitter: IveyHandcrafted

*all photos are by the lovely Amber Holritz