On our way back from Harbour Island, Jeff and I had a little over 24 hours to stop in Orlando. Instead of spending that time in the busy theme-park areas, I took him to Winter Park, the charming small city just north of Orlando where I grew up spending so much time. Technically Winter Park … Read more
If a unicorn ice cream cone existed, this would be it. Some time ago I made these color-blocked donuts using edible color mist. They remain one of my most popular food projects—after all, who can resist colorful donuts? Since then I’ve wanted to create something with the same playful, vibrant spirit. So here’s the cone … Read more
I’ve been enjoying sharing my monthly style guides, and this month I’m excited to present a fresh fall-focused guide — but with a twist. Instead of the usual printable-style guide, I turned it into a large, easy DIY project using 3M’s ScotchBlue™ Pre-Taped Painter’s Plastic. This month’s guide doubles as a giant mood board organizer … Read more
Decorating for fall on a budget.
Fall has become my favorite season. I love the changing leaves, the cozy clothes, and the cooler air—and especially the feeling of transformation that comes with it. Every year around this time I want to refresh nearly every corner of my home. Do you feel the same?
If you want a seasonal update but don’t have the budget to replace everything, here are nine affordable fall decorating ideas you can try. A couple of them won’t cost you anything at all.
Summer often brings a steady stream of gatherings—family get-togethers, dinner parties, and many weddings. I made a batch of simple eucalyptus-wrapped palo santo bundles that are ideal as hostess gifts or wedding favors. They’re quick to put together, affordable, and make thoughtful, fragrant tokens for guests. If you haven’t tried palo santo before, it’s commonly … Read more
These leather pouches are incredibly useful for everyday life and make thoughtful, stylish gifts. Best of all, you can sew any of these three designs in under 30 minutes. With Mother’s Day and other gift-giving occasions in mind, I’ve been thinking about small, practical presents that anyone would love. These simple leather pouches fit the … Read more
Just the Tip is a new(ish) series that highlights one useful tip on a different topic each month or so — covering blogging, business and life lessons I’ve found valuable. In my final semester of college I looked forward to leaving behind the juggling act of jobs, homework and quizzes. I imagined focusing on one … Read more
Tropical Storm Faye moved through Florida late last week, which gave me a few unexpected days off and not much to do. With steady rain keeping me indoors, I decided to use supplies I already had at home to make a small project that would pass the time and be useful. I found a piece … Read more
Since moving into the studio, I’ve wanted to try more DIY lighting projects. Now that things have slowed down, we finally had the chance to test a few ideas. This particular project wasn’t my original idea — Amelia, our editorial assistant and resident DIY expert, crafted these straw hat pendant lights (with supplies from Color … Read more
S’more cups are simple to prepare ahead of time for parties and outdoor gatherings. Over the years I’ve shared a variety of s’mores-inspired treats—s’mores pizza, poptart s’mores, and s’mores ice cream sandwiches—but this version stands out because the whole dessert is served in a cup. These layered s’more cups are fun, portable, and versatile. You … Read more