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Top Beach Towels for Summer Comfort and Style

While many people are all-in on oversized pool floats, I’ve been quietly obsessed with another poolside essential: beach towels. Don’t get me wrong — pool floats are fun. But beach towels feel like the wiser, more polished sibling: timeless, practical, and effortlessly cool.

They don’t need to shout to make a statement. Whether it’s a bold graphic, a subtle stripe, or a luxe texture, the right towel can elevate a beach day without trying too hard. Below are 11 standout beach towels I’ve noticed lately—perfect timing for summer weekends and holiday trips.

Fabric cocktail napkins that are effortless and elegant.
I love the crisp square look of paper cocktail napkins for parties, but cloth versions are harder to find. So I made my own set in my current favorite color combination and added small finishing touches—fringed edges and simple embroidery—to make them feel special.

Follow the steps below to see how a single piece of linen becomes a set of reusable, washable cocktail napkins you can use for entertaining or everyday drinks.

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

Before and After: Cluttered Desk Transformed into Minimal Workspace

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

7 Stylish DIY Entertaining Hacks for a Memorable Dinner Party

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

6 Weekend DIY Projects You Can Complete in a Day

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

DIY Summer Flower Hat and Behind-the-Scenes Photo Shoot Guide

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

I Pressure Washed a Vintage Moroccan Rug — What Happened Next

Should you pressure wash your rugs? I don’t know. Let’s find out!

corgi dog laying down on red and pink vintage rug in modern kitchen

A while back, one of my vintage Moroccan rugs got very dirty. Our fridge tipped over and a lot of food spilled onto the rug—broken eggs, dressing, and leftovers. I cleaned up the worst of it, folded the rug, and left it on the porch, knowing it needed a deep clean soon.

Yesterday was that day.

I rolled the rug out on the driveway, gave it a quick vacuum, and tested the pressure washer on a small patch. The test spot looked okay, so I continued.

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

DIY Inkodye Napkins for Stylish Fall Entertaining

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