With just a little over one month until Halloween, I'm starting to get into the fall spirit! It's still VERY hot in SoCal, so it feels like summer even though I'm staring longingly at all my sweaters I hope to wear soon. To kick things off, I made a cute little DIY trailer pumpkin inspired by the vintage trailer I dream of owning one day! My soon-to-be mother-in-law owns a fiberglass trai[...]
I bet you know EGGsactly what to expect from today's post! Geez, it feels like ages since I made a post with puns! It was long overdue. Despite a crazy few months, I'm trying to get back into the swing of DIY, so I have a new easy tutorial to share today. This fried egg clay catch-all dish just CRACKS me up! Made entirely out of air-dry clay, this clay fried egg dish is the perfect way to[...]
Surely you’ve seen these trendy see-through bags everywhere by now! They’re being called stadium bags because they are approved to bring into stadiums and large venues (unlike other bags) thanks to their small size and see-through material that makes it easy to see exactly what you’re bringing inside. To give your clear bag some extra pizazz, try this easy pearl stadium bag makeover[...]
The following post is sponsored by ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers As we prepare for another school year, this one will certainly look different. Whether you have kids returning to school in-person or online this fall, they can enjoy these easy paper notebooks made with ASTROBRIGHTS Papers cardstock to write their notes! With the ASTROBRIGHTS Papers "Primary" cardstock pack as well as black and[...]
It's been a rollercoaster of emotions around here while we've been house hunting (more on that here). After some non-stop craziness, I'm happy to focus on a good 'ol DIY today! This easy wood frame update is decorated with half round moulding and painted for a dramatic makeover on a budget. The trim on this DIY photo frame costs less than $3, and the frame is only a few dollars from a cra[...]
The following post is sponsored by Comfort Works Today's post is one I have been dying to share with you all for a while. As we prepared for our most recent move, we were concerned about what to do with our IKEA Friheten Sofa Bed, which has been with us for four years and four apartments now. It's been good to us, and the pull-out sofa bed is perfect for having guests over! Instead of[...]
You may have noticed the blog has been quiet for the last few months. While the US continues to struggle to manage the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all of our lives have been on hold. Personally, I've found it difficult to focus on work at a time when everything is going wrong. This has been a truly awful year, and like many, I count this as one of the worst years of my young life. I've kep[...]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. With all of this time at home, I've been focusing my energy on making our home feel more comfortable. Earlier this year, I snagged a terracotta side table or stool from a discount store that has been sitting unused in our garage. It was time for a makeover! Using my Cricut Joy, I quickly cut out sou[...]
The following post is sponsored by Tulip You know I LOVE the idea of being a walking rainbow, and I think you're here because you do too. Using the newest Walking Tie Dye Kit by Tulip, you can make thigh-high rainbow tie dye socks that will turn any outfit into a head-turner! If you've ever been to a pride parade, you know how much of a hit these rainbow socks would be. No matter the o[...]
I say it every year - 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays! This year, things are obviously really different. I'm sad we won't be able to enjoy the company of our friends and watch fireworks, but it's the price we have to pay for safety. Regardless, I couldn't let the day go by without sharing a quick DIY with you all! This DIY rocket pop tote bag is a simple 4th of July craft that[...]