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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 Holiday Wreath Cake

2017/12/11

I don’t know about you but I am in high festive spirits. This past weekend, we put our Christmas tree up while the first snowfall of the season was happening! Add holiday music to the scene and it was very magical. See video here. I’ve also made this DIY Holiday Wreath Cake for the family … More DIY Holiday Wreath Cake

Diy: Antique French Chairs

2017/08/20

Hello! It’s been a while my friends… I don’t have time for as much (if at all) mini home projects like I used to. With a nine hour work day and an additional three hours of daily commute, there is literally no time in my life for…anything! Work is demanding and it’s exhaustion as I’ve … More Diy: Antique French Chairs

DIY Paper-Napkin Decoupage (Spring Blossom) Easter Eggs

2017/04/12

We are taking the kids Easter egg hunting this Saturday and they are so excited. This will be the third year in a row that we’ll be attending our neighborhood’s annual egg hunt. We’re establishing our own little family traditions and rituals with each holiday. The best gift about being a parent is living life through the eyes of … More DIY Paper-Napkin Decoupage (Spring Blossom) Easter Eggs

White Mani

2017/02/20

Hello! Hope you had a great holiday weekend! I’m going to keep this post very short and sweet. Just sharing a white mani that I recently wore… Nothing makes me feel more well-kept than having my nails done. I’m not really obsessed with anything else but if my nails are not trimmed and polished, it … More White Mani

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: A Whimsical Spring Tablescape

2016/03/09

As far as I’m concerned, Spring is already here! Today, the weather is in the 70’s- that’s quite remarkable for this time of the year in Boston. I’m ready for everything to become alive, cheery and vibrant again. I’m always looking forward to the daffodils the most because they signify the first of Spring existence … More DIY: A Whimsical Spring Tablescape

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