crafts

Diy: Valentine’s Day Treat Box (chocolate-dipped strawberries)

2018/02/11

Hello friends! Hope you’ve had a relaxing weekend. I spent most of the day making this Valentine’s Day Treat Box. It’s filled with the loveliest and yummiest white chocolate-dipped strawberries along with other eye-candy, mouth watering additions. This Valentines’ gift box was made with love– literally. I also made these petite chocolate rosettes (below) in … More Diy: Valentine’s Day Treat Box (chocolate-dipped strawberries)

DIY: Christmas Tree Cake Toppers

2017/12/18

My kids and I have been enjoying some adorable and delicious Christmas Tree Cake Toppers. They’re perfect for transforming ordinary cakes (or cupcakes) into festive eye-candy delights and my kids eat them just like lollipops! The sweet bonus? They’re really really easy to make. You’re welcome. For those who don’t have any Martha in you— you … More DIY: Christmas Tree Cake Toppers

DIY: Mason Jar Holiday Candleholders

2017/11/17

We haven’t hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house in a very long time. This year, we are hosting again and I’m excited to establish some sort of Thanksgiving tradition with the kids. Zoey is six now and she loves to help out in the kitchen. We’ve already talked about the menu and we are keeping … More DIY: Mason Jar Holiday Candleholders

DIY: Valentine Heart Candy Jars

2017/01/29

Valentine is just a few weeks away and here’s a really cute way to shower your other half or galentines with the sweetest sweets. Show how much you care with the most adorable Valentine Heart Candy Jars made from empty mason jars. I have a lot of extra nail polishes including ones with gold, glitter, and all … More DIY: Valentine Heart Candy Jars

Ten Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

2016/11/21

I can’t believe the holiday season is officially here and the year is coming to an end sooner than later! Thanksgiving is in just a few days and for those of you who are still looking for tablescape inspirations, here are ten beautifully executed ones. The one common theme is adding natural elements to your … More Ten Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

DIY: Crafts for Class

2016/08/16

It’s hard to believe but Zoey is entering kindergarten this fall! In just a few days, her teacher is visiting us at home so the two can get better acquainted. We’ve been taking little steps to prepare Zoey for school and it has been exciting and fun but with a little bit of anxiety (for … More DIY: Crafts for Class

DIY Gold Cap Toe Mary Janes

2016/07/22

Zoey has these pair of Clarks Mary Jane that she absolutely loves. She wears them every single day of her life for about three months straight now. Needless to say, they’re well-loved and there are a lot of scuffing particularly on the cap part of the shoes. I don’t have the heart to toss them out-yet. Aside from the exterior … More DIY Gold Cap Toe Mary Janes

DIY: Mother’s Day Gifts

2016/05/04

Nothing is better than handmade! If you don’t know what to get mom this Mother’s day, try making one yourself. I’ve curated a collection of easy but very stylish and meaningful diy gifts that any mom would appreciate. You’re welcome. Grapefruit Rosemary Bath Salts Leather Clutch Wood Planters Stone and Beads Necklaces Floral & Wire … More DIY: Mother’s Day Gifts

DIY: Sugared Flowers

2016/04/30

I am so in love with all of the Spring blossoms happening outside. Each year, I look forward to the one or two precious weeks in early Spring when a bunch of branch blossoms are in full display. Unfortunately, they fade as fast as they bloom. I wish there were a way to preserve their … More DIY: Sugared Flowers

DIY: Painted Wing-Back Chairs

2016/04/27

We had a good idea of what kind of dining table end chairs we wanted and we couldn’t find them anywhere- at least for the right price. Sorry, I wasn’t going to splurge $800 on one chair. That’s nonsense. The criteria were that they had to be big, comfy, unique and wing-back. We finally found a … More DIY: Painted Wing-Back Chairs

11 Simple DIY Easter Ideas

2016/03/25

I can’t believe that Easter is this weekend! Tomorrow, we are taking the kids to an Easter egg hunt. This year, Axel will be old enough to enjoy the festivity and I can’t wait to see how excited he’ll get. Just wish that the weather was a lot warmer so that Zoey could wear a … More 11 Simple DIY Easter Ideas

DIY Easter Bunny Eggs

2016/03/17

I’ll find any excuse to be crafty with the kiddos and Easter is no exception! This is the best part about being a mom- you get to live like a kid again and again and again. Every single experience is better when it is spent with the kids because they allow you to see life through … More DIY Easter Bunny Eggs

DIY Snow Globe Village

2015/12/05

Right after Thanksgiving, the kids and I worked on assembling gingerbread houses. We ended up making four mini-gingerbread houses, displayed them on a cake stand, popped a lid over them and called them our little snow globe gingerbread village. To add to the snow globe theme, I also made additional snow globes using cooking jars, … More DIY Snow Globe Village

Gift Wrapping Made Simple

2015/12/02

There are tedious ways to do things. And then there are smarter ways. Today, I’m teaming up with Hallmark to show you how gift wrapping doesn’t have to be such a messy chore. Right before Thanksgiving, I tend to watch as many holiday cooking shows as possible. For me, that’s part of getting into the … More Gift Wrapping Made Simple

Halloween at Home

2015/10/26

Halloween in our home is serious business. Probably just as serious as Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s not like we have a choice really- when there are over 3000 trick-or-treaters knocking on your door in a night, you’d better be ready. It’s also so much fun for the kiddos (secretly, I’m happy to be a kid again) to help … More Halloween at Home

Fancy Shoes in the Home Office

2015/08/28

Having a little space designated to displaying a few fancy shoes in your home office is a bit unusual, I would say. However, just wait until you see how I pull it all together and then it won’t look or sound too odd. I promise. Here’s a peek at a little nook next to my … More Fancy Shoes in the Home Office

Something Precious: Book Covers

2015/07/23

When Graham & Brown asked me to curate a precious-themed post, I immediately thought about Zoey. She is always on my mind but lately has been gaining extra mommy mind time. I’ve been thinking a lot about the next upcoming months and the new adventures that await her. She’s officially starting Pre-K this Fall. I … More Something Precious: Book Covers

Spring in My Living Room

2015/05/02

If you are both a Spring and home decor lover, you’ll appreciate this post. Here’s what’s happening with our living room as of late. The highlights? Cherry branches from our backyard, gold wallpaper c/o Graham & Brown, and of course the one and only troublemaker, Mr. Axel! Loving how these delicate cherry blossom branches stand … More Spring in My Living Room

Ceramic Egg Crate Jewelry Holder

2015/04/19

Hello! Hope everyone had a great weekend. For me, it was all about Spring cleaning! I was at it like a crazy mad woman. Don’t you just get so frustrated and irritated when you start clearing everything out? Like, why on earth did I buy this or that? But the end result is very satisfying. … More Ceramic Egg Crate Jewelry Holder

DIY: Silk Floral Arrangements

2015/04/04

Spring is here and it’s time to play coffee table dress up! What better way to add a bit of freshness, color, and femininity to a space than with some floral arrangements? I know…you were probably thinking of the real deal but wouldn’t you rather have them last forever and ever?! I was never really a huge … More DIY: Silk Floral Arrangements