Our dogs bring so much joy to our lives with their unconditional love! What better way to show them the same love than by giving them homemade treats. I made these treats last weekend for Maggie and the six other Polka Dot pups and they all have been gobbling them up (even my cat nibbled [...]
To help cool you off on this hot summer day, here are some of my favorite do-it-yourself Christmas ideas. You’ll likely be spending the dog days of summer inside with the air conditioning anyway, and once the fall arrives your calendar will find a way to fill up quickly, so why not whip up some [...]
Now that summer is upon us and the kiddos are at home, what better way to interact than to have them help in the kitchen! Cooking and baking is a life skill that is so valuable and aids in developing their independence. Cooking can boost kids’ self-esteem and confidence, as they spend quality time with [...]
photo credit With spring right around the corner, I get so excited for beautiful weather, blooming bluebonnets and especially farmer’s markets, a great place to go green while shopping for your greens. Not only are you supporting local farmers and your community, you’re also getting great produce at reasonable prices. Produce found at farmer’s markets [...]
I recently got married in December of 2011 and have been looking forward to sharing my pictures and inspiration on the Polka Dot Design blog! I wanted my wedding to embody glam, a little bit of glitz and most importantly, love. My favorite parts of the wedding were some of the smallest details; the rose [...]