Love these homemade Easter baskets that you can use year after year. They’re affordable, fast to make, and versatile enough to repurpose after the holiday. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own Easter baskets, this is a super simple sewing project you can finish in about 15 minutes. The best part isn’t just the … Read more

Crispy roasted chickpeas for the win! I could eat these like candy—well, savory and nutritious candy. They’re addictively crunchy and make a great snack or topping. Roasted chickpeas aren’t only perfect for topping soups and salads—they’re also a filling, protein- and fiber-packed snack on their own. I like to use these crunchy chickpeas in place … Read more

Today’s guest DIY comes from Christine, a stationery designer based in Suffolk, England. She lives with her fiancé and their little dog, Toby. Christine is the creator behind Paper and Cloth and shared this simple, charming project for making a bird mobile from paper scraps. Materials Scrapbook paper or any decorative paper — recycled papers … Read more

Is it a DIY pencil holder or a DIY makeup organizer? I’m not sure, but either way, I love it. Keeping small items organized feels like a constant battle at my house, so any project that brings a little order—and looks nice doing it—is a win. I remade a simple organizer to corral pens, paintbrushes, … Read more

We’ve been trying to soak up every last bit of summer before the weather turns cooler. How is summer almost over already? That means the grill has been working overtime around here — seriously, we’ve hit punch-card levels of grilling. When ZICO Coconut Water asked me to create a summer-inspired recipe featuring their chilled juice … Read more

Tomorrow Jeff and I are heading to Harbour Island with our friends Ash and Jared (Sugar & Cloth) for a week-long getaway. Before we leave, I wanted to share a handful of weekend DIY projects worth trying. I’m especially excited about projects #3 and #6—they’re my favorites from the list. Click through for full instructions … Read more

A rum punch recipe that will transport you straight to the Caribbean. Who’s in? To kick off our upcoming vacation—a cruise—and to celebrate World Cocktail Day tomorrow, I’m sharing a bright, fruity rum cocktail inspired by the Southern Caribbean. Rum punch is one of my favorite cocktails: it looks gorgeous, tastes refreshing, and is incredibly … Read more

After making a floating flower project in Palm Springs years ago, I couldn’t wait to try it again. This time I wanted a design that would be a memorable addition to summer events—pool parties, weddings, birthdays, and more. The result is this floating flower DIY, which has been a favorite for my summer gatherings. I … Read more

This living room makeover blends organic modern and transitional styles. It’s a space I designed and decorated at my mom’s house—here’s the full reveal. When my mom moved into her current home, the main living room was one of the spaces she didn’t know how to use. It sits directly off the front entry, so … Read more

After last week’s hair tutorial, I’ve been in a beauty mood, so I wanted to try a makeup tutorial focused on a dramatic smokey eye. This look can be dialed up for Halloween with bold false lashes like the pair I used (they were inexpensive at Target), or worn more subtly without lashes for an … Read more