Since I’ve been moving/sick/taking a break from the internet, I’ve missed a lot of great stuff lately. I’ve been trying to catch up a bit, though, and here are some of my favorite projects and links I’ve come across so far in 2012.

Super cute (and easy!) shoe fringe tutorial.

We got rid of almost all of our mugs when we moved, so perhaps I’ll replace them with these versatile chalkboard mugs.

When I get my jewelry supplies back I plan on making one of these nest necklaces in silver.

Small things are cute, but tiny things are even cuter, as these tiny plants potted in shells illustrate.

I’m always looking for new podcasts, and here’s a list of some that I love and some that I haven’t heard yet but can’t wait to try out.

Finally, if Santa was especially kind to you, here are some great photo tips for DSLR beginners.