Everyone who loves to craft wishes that it could be a little easier. The setting aside time, gathering the correct supplies, finding a great project, and figuring out instructions to hone a new skill. I …
Confession: I've never bought a Christmas ornament! Each one I have was either given to me by a friends, made my my kids, or exchanged in a DIY ornament swap. I've participated in two separate swaps …
I used to be really excited about hand-stitching and embroidery. For our first Christmas as a married couple, I appliquéd and embroidered an elaborate wall hanging that we still have up in our home. Then, …
Thanksgiving is in two days! Are you excited? Are you ready? This year we're spending the holiday in Hurricane, Utah with my family (you can catch up with us on Instagram). But before we left town …
I have a growing love for candles, but have had a hard time finding simple, chic, affordable candlesticks that I loved. So, I did as any DIY-er would do, and set out to make some …
It was so fun to share my home tour last week both here on my blog and over at Design Mom. Thank you for so many sweet comments and all the love! A few details …
Ever so slowly, I'm converting my house into a nursery. Each new plant that I buy and successfully keep alive adds to my confidence, and so I continue to buy more and more! I find …
I'm in full "Put A Plant On It" mode over here in my life. Since I started with my baby succulents last year, I can't help but think that everything looks and feels better with …
Last Thursday I was invited to create a big photo installation for a party that I was planning to attend on Saturday, just two days later. After some quick brainstorming, a supermarket-sweep style trip to …
Ahhh, summertime. With only a few days until Independence Day and what feels like the middle of the summer, we felt like it was prime time to bust out our Tie Dye skills. A couple …
This is one of those three-minute projects that is instantly gratifying and brings so much happiness. Why not paint a little happy face on a plant pot and give the day an extra smile? This …
I joke sometimes that I have a Latin heart. I grew up vacationing and doing humanitarian service with my family in Mexico. I also have traveled to Bolivia and Peru, as well as spending extended …