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
If you are intimidated by all the DIY stuff that Martha Stewart and the likes create, please don’t be. Believe it or not, you can do it too. The key is don’t overthink it. In fact, the beauty is in the simplicity and imperfections. I’m into stuff that can easily be replicated. It’s not inspiring unless … More DIY: Gold Gilded Vases
For my feature on Hello Natural, I created a fresh summer floral project, Citrus Floral Arrangement. It’s perfect for any summer outdoor parties or weddings! So simple to make, seriously who needs a florist?! I used lemon slices but you can really use any citrus- grapefruits, oranges, or limes depending on your preference and color scheme. Please … More Citrus Floral Arrangement
I think all too often baby’s breath takes the back seat. Always playing the supporting role and never has the opportunity to shine as the lead. Well, let’s change that NOW because there’s no reason why this breathtaking, gorgeous, innocent-exuding bloom should be anything but the focal point. If you have no idea how to … More Decorating With Baby’s Breath
Remember when I posted about this DIY: Clipboard Makeover post a whileeeeeee ago? Well, this was when I shared that I’m working on my home office makeover. Things around here move pretty slowwww. This space which is connected to my bedroom used to be Axel’s nursery. Also the reason why you’ll see blue/white pom-poms hanging from the … More Workspace in Progress + J.Crew Office Desk Set Giveaway! (Ends Friday, June 26th)
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
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
I’ve been on a Spring cleaning rampage! Opportunity has presented itself where I can focus a lot more on transforming my house into a dream home and being more committed to this blog. You probably already know that our home renovation is in full swing (for the past year). Now that I can dedicate much more … More DIY: Clipboard Makeover + 2015 Shoe Fashion Illustration Calendar GIVEAWAY! (Ends March 20th)
Although I would consider myself a tad bit craftier than the general population, I am no Martha Stewart. I would say that the things I create are fairly simple and very easy to replicate; that’s the end goal. Most of the time, I get ideas from what I see around the web. Creativity should be … More Holiday Mantel/ Diy: Cranberry Candles
Although at times our home renovation process feels overwhelming, hopeless, and never-ending; there is light at the end of the tunnel! After a long and excruciating 6 month work on the exterior, it’s going to be completed by the end of next week. We’ve had three major projects happening simultaneously and I guess it would … More The Graham & Brown Decision
I’ve been lacking so much sleep, it’s insane. Axel’s been waking up every 1.5-2 hrs at night. Each time he brutally wakes me up, I swear I would nap during the day to make up for the lost sleep. However, when morning comes I’m as energetic as ever. Napping?! Nah– it’s for the weak folks. … More DIY RAINCLOUD MOBILE
Want to create a space that’s instantly whimsical and full of life? Just add pom-poms! I can’t think of a more inexpensive decor than these paper floral balls. Here are a few ideas, round-up from my Pinterest boards. Click on image for source. This is my dream child’s room for Zoey! It is perfect in … More Pom-Poms
This post is way overdue! For my sister’s wedding, we made rose balls for the reception hall. Initially, we thought about using fresh carnations b/c they are sturdy and would last the entire day. However, we had problems with finding foam balls for fresh flowers (at least in the quantity that we wanted!). A revision … More DIY Rose Balls
I ADORE Tiffany. Maybe a bit too much. In fact, if you knew who Tiffany was, you’d like her too. Lately, I’ve been on a spring cleaning rampage and Tiffany did me GOOD! She helped me get totally organized. But that’s not all, she got things organized and made them pretty. For me, that’s a … More Organizing with Tiffany
Another holiday on the horizon. Isn’t cool that our calendars are filled with special occasions for us to celebrate? Although we will be traveling this Easter, I’m still hopeful that we can have an Easter Egg Hunt for Ms. Zoey. Kids are so precious and they light up over the most innocent things. Zoey clapped … More DIY Live Love Laugh Easter Eggs
Expecting a baby or planning baby’s first birthday? You are going to go ga-ga over this cute and yummy diy! I had so much fun creating this easy project. It was also very nostalgic for me as it took me down memory lane back to Zoey’s baby shower. Yes, I knew at that time that … More DIY CANDY BABY PACIFIER
Here’s a giveaway that’s too precious and cute to pass up… Up for grabs are TWO handmade crochet animal dolls. Two winners will be chosen. Each winner will win either a crochet kitty (as seen above) retail at $23 or a large octopus as seen here, retail at $34! Your little ones will LOVE these … More Handmade Crochet Animals Dolls Giveaway (Ends March 18th)!
Let’s be honest. We all own more beauty products than our lips, cheeks, or eyes can handle. A few weeks ago, I did a massive clean out of my makeup drawer and realized that I have far too many unwanted beauty products taking up precious space. These include lipcolors that I know I would NEVER … More DIY Tinted Lip Balm
I’m all about easy entertaining and creating yummy, eye-pleasing food that are just plain ol’ simple. Yesterday, I fancied my favorite cheese wheel with dried fruits, nuts, and honey. It was perfect for snacking throughout the day. Avoid the cooking and mess! Difficulty level- SUPER easy peasy! Start with your favorite cheese wheel. A soft … More Fancy Your Cheese!
I don’t usually suffer from dry itchy skin … except for this time of the yr. As the weather gets drier and colder, my condition exacerbates. Speaking of cold weather, here’s the forecast for us folks in the Boston area: “Potential historic winter storm and Blizzard is expected to drop around 2 feet of snow … More DIY Coconut Tea Rose Sugar Scrub
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