A cereal box transforms into an adorable cardboard dollhouse and toy shelf with just a few simple changes. Turn an empty cereal box into a charming DIY dollhouse that also works as toy storage using a handful of basic materials. I built this small dollhouse/storage shelf for my son a couple of years ago and … Read more

Continuing the studio makeovers, here’s another transformation from the main workspace. I recently updated one wall with help from Ace Hardware and wanted to share the before-and-after process with you. This is the first wall you see when you enter the main room, and I wanted to make a strong impression. I chose a darker … Read more

I’m excited to be partnering with Seven Daughters wine to bring you a series of posts over the coming months focused on my favorite subject: DIY. Today is the first post in that series. Summer is winding down, and before those long sunny days are gone, I wanted to give the season a proper send-off—and … Read more

I just got back from Austin and Houston a few days ago and have been catching up on work. This weekend, Jeff and I are going to pick out our Christmas tree and begin some holiday decorating in the apartment — yay! What are your plans? Have you already put up a tree or finished … Read more

One of the best parts of blogging is the freedom to set your own creative rules—if your readers are on board, you can take your content in almost any direction. Want to renovate a room? Go for it. Need new work tables for your studio? Build them. Want to experiment with styling and fashion in … Read more

Growing up, opening the little gifts tucked into our stockings in front of the fireplace was my favorite part of Christmas. My mom wrapped every single item so we’d have more to open, and my brother and I took turns unwrapping. Stocking surprises ranged from classic treats like candy and lip gloss to slightly larger, … Read more

As I dive deeper into food-related DIYs and seasonal entertaining, one unusual obsession keeps resurfacing: napkins. I know it sounds odd, but I genuinely enjoy designing cloth napkins and experimenting with different techniques and patterns. Over time I’ve tried several approaches and enjoyed each one for different reasons. Inspired by those experiments, I decided to … Read more

Use leftover fabric scraps to make fabric paper-mâché bowls — charming, practical housewares that breathe new life into small bits of fabric. One afternoon when I needed a creative break, I made several fabric bowls using only a few supplies and leftover fabric scraps. I loved the results and shared them on Instagram, and readers … Read more

Cute, easy DIY notebooks you can make in about five minutes. I’ve been making small DIY notebooks for years. They’ve filled my home with handy places to jot down notes, sketch ideas, and keep prompts for journaling. Yet no matter how many I make (or buy), I still seem to never have the perfect notebook … Read more