Happy New Year! It’s the second day of 2017, and if I’m honest, I’m finding it hard to slide back into my usual routine. The cold weather makes me want to stay curled up under a blanket, but a comforting cup of white chai hot chocolate is helping me start the year on a cozy … Read more

The holiday season often brings visitors, so now is a great time to give your guest bedroom a quick refresh. Below are practical tips and real progress from my own guest room makeover to help you create a welcoming, comfortable space for friends and family. My guest bedroom project is part of my “12 rooms … Read more

Recently I discovered a stash of leftover leather straps in my craft closet from past projects, so I decided to repurpose them into a simple, stylish holiday gift-wrap idea. These stamped leather nameplate tags are quick to make, look polished on any present, and work especially well for masculine or unisex gifts. Materials Leather straps … Read more

One evening I stumbled across paper mache heart-shaped boxes meant for chocolates and small gifts. I loved the idea of presenting homemade chocolates in heart boxes for Valentine’s Day, but the ready-made blank boxes I found were around $10 each. To keep things affordable, I decided to find a cheaper alternative and give a basic … Read more

How to make Christmas ornaments from paper and chipboard — simple, unique, and festive. Each year I create a few new handmade ornaments to decorate the tree and to give as small gifts. Sometimes I attach them as gift toppers to make packages look special while offering a little extra present at the same time. … Read more

One of my absolute favorite pastimes is hunting for new props. I can’t fully explain why it delights me so much, but the thrill of discovering an interesting object never gets old. Even while wandering through Paris and Amsterdam, the places that excited me most were the little shops and cafés—those tucked-away bookstores I’d never … Read more

If you follow this blog, you probably know I’m a fan of dip-dye projects. I recently made a dip-dyed laundry bag and shared the full tutorial on the Urban Outfitters blog. It’s an easy, budget-friendly project that’s perfect for dorm rooms and makes a practical, stylish accessory for anyone who needs a lightweight laundry carrier. … Read more

With so many holiday projects and party plans already on my mind, I didn’t want New Year’s Eve to get overlooked. Here are seven festive, easy DIY ideas you can put together quickly to make your NYE celebration shine. I collaborated again with ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers to bring colorful, playful crafts perfect for ringing in the … Read more

We’re planning a trip to Austin for Thanksgiving this year, and I’m already thinking about prepping, cooking, and hosting since the holiday is just weeks away. To make the season less hectic and more stylish, I gathered my favorite picks for cooking and entertaining—everything you need to prep sweet potatoes, roast a turkey, and serve … Read more

Atlanta has been unbearably hot lately, and I’ve found myself seeking refuge indoors with the A/C on and a cold cocktail in hand. To help beat the heat, I partnered with La Marca Prosecco and Gilt City to share five refreshing summer cocktail recipes made with La Marca’s crisp blue-label prosecco. These light, bubbly drinks … Read more