Reusable produce bags in 15 minutes (even if you’re a beginning sewer)! With many of us spending more time at home, here’s a quick, practical project you can make in about 10–15 minutes using items you likely already have. These reusable produce bags are a small, effective way to cut down on single-use plastic at … Read more

Saturday night I returned home after a busy week in Salt Lake City for Altitude Summit. The conference ran from Tuesday night through Saturday and was a lot of fun. I met many talented people and attended inspiring sessions, but coming home felt good too — it was an exhausting week in the best way. … Read more

Whenever I feel the urge for a little online shopping spree, I often find myself browsing sites from far away — down under in Australia. The country consistently produces impressive design and art: tasteful furniture, beautiful ceramics, abundant textiles, and an overall aesthetic that’s easy to love. Australian design blends influences in a fresh way: … Read more

Embroidered jean shorts for the win! Following the theme of July Fourth DIY projects, here’s a quick and versatile idea that works well for the holiday—and any other time of year. This simple embroidery upgrade transforms a favorite pair of jean shorts into a playful, handmade piece with very little time or expense. These embroidered … Read more

I’ve been collecting small, inexpensive pieces of art from thrift shops and estate sales—portraits, landscapes, inexpensive prints—and stacking them in a corner until I decided what to do with them. They weren’t exactly my style, but each one had something about it that caught my eye. Eventually I started thinking about the mixed-media collages I … Read more

Flowers are a gift I will always gladly accept. I don’t know anyone who would turn down a bouquet. With Mother’s Day approaching, I gave the classic card-and-flowers gift a personal twist by painting custom vases. The finished vases become keepsakes that last long after the blooms fade. I created this project in partnership with … Read more

We just returned from a weekend trip to Europe and all I wanted was breakfast for dinner — pancakes, eggs, turkey sausage, the whole comfort-food spread. I did indulge a bit while traveling, though, so I also wanted something lighter and healthier. We recreated sweet potato protein pancakes that Cori recently made at the studio, … Read more

Next week I’m traveling to Los Angeles for a secret project I can’t wait to share, so I’m spending the weekend prepping a few behind-the-scenes details. Unrelatedly, I’m also going to Cirque du Soleil tonight and I’m so excited. We saw our first Cirque show last year (KURIOS) and both Jeff and I absolutely loved … Read more

When I was small, I used to walk over to my grandparents’ house—just a block away—and play hairdresser in my grandmother’s bedroom. She had a matching vanity set: a gold brush, comb, and a hand mirror that I adored. That mirror was everything to me. Two decades later I still appreciate the convenience of a … Read more

This watermelon granita recipe—delicious served with or without alcohol—is a summer essential. Simple, refreshing, and easy to make. Watermelon is a staple of summer, and this salted, spiked watermelon granita is fast becoming one of our favorites. You can make it alcohol-free and still get the same bright, refreshing flavor. With only a few ingredients, … Read more