This costume seemed like a no-brainer to me as (A) it is spring and (B) I am currently in the middle of the 100 day project (which I have chosen 100 days of happy flowers). ANNNNND who doesn’t love the smell of a gorgeous peony in the spring??? I have always ALWAYS admired beautiful paper flowers, ya know, the ones that look real and have gorgeous textures and shapes. And I have tried my hand at them over the past few weeks here and there. So, of course I wanted to try my hand at making a bigger ... continue reading...
How to re-cover outdoor cushions | A quick + easy DIY
The way that I choose to re-cover is not an exact science and I don’t measure a whole ton (maybe that’s a good thing, maybe that’s a bad thing) but I have found that it works AWESOME and I have sewn many things using this method before! :) Essentially I use the existing cushion covers as a “pattern” for the new cushion covers which omits loads of math for seam allowances and things that I don’t love doing. I am so excited about how these cushions came out and I hope that this little tutorial on ... continue reading...
Our colorful, diagonal grid dining room mural + my urge to paint more!
Confession: I have this thing with color! And I have a theory that paint is cheap and ALLLLL walls should be painted. SOOOOOOO! Combine this truth in my life with Ingrid Fetell Lee’s new book “Joyful” and I have the urge to paint EVERYTHING. Like ALL THE THINGS in our house. I am arguing that this can’t possibly be a bad thing! I got the idea to paint the little wall in our dining room awhile back. It’s a small space that isn’t seen unless you are in the kitchen or dining room, so it felt ... continue reading...
No-dye bearded Easter eggs!
If you’ve ever seen my husband or met him in real life, then you’ve likely noticed his bald head, large glasses and beard right away. They are like his “iconic” features. AND it’s a traditional that every year we decorate or color an egg for each member of our family (I started this with my parents way back when….. and we’ve carried it on with our kiddos). SO! This year I decided to actually MAKE a bald, bearded, glasses wearing egg in honor of Aaron! BAHHHHH! ... continue reading...
A 90’s inspired Caboodle costume
First of all, I am a child of the 90's and I remember carrying around my Lisa Frank folders, Mr. Sketch scented markers and Caboodle filled with jewelry supplies on the daily. So, OF COURSE, with my Birthday in March I wanted a nod to one of my most favorite things as a child for this months’s costume challenge: A CABOODLE! Did you have one and love yours as much as I did mine? Annndddddd, they are for sure making a come back (have you seen them in Target?? orrrrr have you seen the super amazing ... continue reading...
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