Creating new s’more variations is one of my favorite kitchen pastimes. Maybe it’s because s’mores are delightfully simple, with only a few ingredients, or maybe it’s because I have an unabashed love for toasted marshmallows. Whatever the reason, experimenting with flavors and textures is endlessly fun. National S’more Day is right around the corner, so … Read more
Today I’m filming a big holiday video, which has me feeling excited about Christmas and New Year’s already. Since it’s still early and not even Halloween yet, I won’t get into all the holiday details — but if you’re curious, I’ll be sharing a few behind-the-scenes sneak peeks on Snapchat today (I’m brittnimehlhoff if you … Read more
With the Fourth of July just two days away and our pool being one of the few in the neighborhood, I expect this summer will be full of gatherings—and I’m honestly looking forward to it. To keep things fresh while hosting, I’ve been exploring simple DIY ideas for summer entertaining. One project that caught my … Read more
I’ve been gathering items for the next installment of Prop Shop, where I highlight recent purchases—whether they’re for shoots or just things I couldn’t resist. After my recent trip to Austin, I realized I have plenty to share. I may have gone a little overboard on buying props while I was there, but they’ll get used eventually—I promise.
Here are the pieces I picked up on that trip and in the weeks surrounding it.
Whenever I see something that sparks DIY inspiration, I snap a photo and send it to myself. It’s a habit I picked up from a friend years ago and it’s particularly useful while traveling, but even when I’m home I keep discovering decor ideas online that beg to be recreated. Below are seven approachable, on-trend decor projects you can tackle at home. Each idea is practical, flexible, and easy to adapt to your space, budget, and style.
Modern desk accessories can be difficult to find, but this DIY project is charming, simple, and budget-friendly. Some time ago I picked up a small desk trinket from a store on sale for $9. It was a total impulse buy because I wasn’t wild about the green malachite base, but I liked the brass wire … Read more
After a week and a half of traveling, tomorrow we head home. The trip has been fun and inspiring, but I’m looking forward to being back. I’ve been under the weather for the last three days, and I’m definitely feeling a bit homesick. Once we arrive, my plan is to sleep for a long time—there’s … Read more
This pumpkin spice cream cheese is ideal for spreading on your morning bagel. It also pairs beautifully with graham crackers, apple slices, ginger snaps, cinnamon bagel chips, muffins, and more. This simple pumpkin spice cream cheese delivers all the cozy flavors of fall—pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla—without the fuss. It’s quick to make, versatile, and … Read more
Pencil organizers might not sound exciting, but this rollup version is unexpectedly charming. I know — a pencil caddy isn’t the most thrilling item. But a compact rollup organizer that holds a lot of pens, pencils and small tools while taking up almost no space? That’s useful and, when made with a pretty tea towel, … Read more
Make your own canvas lunch bag! I have a soft spot for canvas lunch bags — they feel timeless and effortlessly cool. With the return-to-school season here, I made a few and wanted to share a clear, practical guide so you can make one too. This tutorial covers a simple canvas-and-leather lunch bag that works … Read more