We've been working around the clock lately to make some upgrades at #MontezManor! Last night, Andrew and I ripped out the carpet in our living room and painstakingly removed multiple layered of tack board. I have been installing new vinyl plank flooring throughout the house, starting in the dining room. Even though it's a mess now (from working in the rest of the house), it's the most fin[...]
I can't believe this is my LAST Christmas post and my last post of the year! This is my favorite time of year, so I'm sad to see it go, but I'm really looking forward to a few relaxing days back home with my family. On the bright side, I'm SO excited about this last post. These easy Christmas light cookies decorated with colorful sugar sprinkles have been on my to-do list for a while now![...]
*This post was originally published on December 5, 2019* The following post is sponsored by ASTROBRIGHTS® Paper We're deep into the holiday season, and in case you need more inspiration to deck the halls, this vibrant rainbow holiday village is the perfect table centerpiece or shelf decor! Thanks to the bright array of ASTROBRIGHTS Papers colors, you can create a vibrant rainbow of[...]
You are what you eat, right? I guess that means I was destined to dress up in this DIY cupcake costume for Halloween! After making my ice cream cone costume, I thought I should try out a few more dessert Halloween costumes of my favorite foods. Another food costume coming soon! I love that you can customize this food costume with your favorite colors for the cupcake liner and tulle "frost[...]
The following post is sponsored by Cricut I'm back with another fun way to use your Cricut for home decor this summer! To protect our dining room table, we often use placemats when we eat and needed a new set. Instead of buying new placemats (why buy when you can DIY?!), I knew I could make a unique set on my own! These modern dip-dyed floral placemats were the perfect addition to our[...]
It's no secret that I LOVE my Happy Planner! I started using one years ago on the advice of my then-coworkers and still love to plan out my weeks in it. To mark the week, I made a DIY Happy Planner divider or today marker that makes it easy to always find the current week in my planner. Made from a plastic folder, this is a quick and easy Happy Planner DIY to help you personalize your pla[...]
After seeing string art ideas all over Pinterest for years, I decided it was time to finally share my own version! This easy graphic string art how-to has an ombre effect with different shades of embroidery thread. Plus, it took me less than an hour to make! String art doesn't have to be difficult, and I'm sharing my graphic string art template below for making this "relax" design. If you[...]
Let's get funfetti-fied! Add a little color to your snack with these easy funfetti crackers that are a little sweet and a little salty, so they're perfect for enjoying with sweet dips and fruits! I'm obviously ALL FOR adding more color to your plate, and it's amazing what a few sprinkles can do. Plus, homemade crackers are SO easy to make yourself and have the added benefit of simplicity[...]
The following post is sponsored by Wayfair Ready for a peek at our outdoor oasis in the California desert?! This month, I partnered with Wayfair to not only try out this DIY cornhole makeover inspired by the 70s but share a look at our backyard patio. When we first moved into our Palm Desert home in September, we knew we wanted to invest in our backyard immediately. One of our first ma[...]
Even though I'm no sewing guru, I do try to practice new sewing projects to improve. It's much easier to get better at something when you make a point to keep up with it. When I don't touch my sewing machine for a whole month, I feel like I lose a lot of the skill I built up previously, so even little projects like hemming my new curtains keep me feeling comfortable with my machine. [...]