Last night Jeff and I saw Cirque du Soleil for the first time—Kurios—and it was incredible. The show was full of energy, creativity, and jaw-dropping performances. If you’re in Atlanta, it’s definitely worth the experience. This morning I’m a bit worn out after such an exciting night, so we’ll likely keep the weekend low-key. We … Read more

Drool-worthy dining rooms I can’t get enough of! I have a little confession: from the time Jeff and I met almost eleven years ago until just last night, we’ve eaten dinner at our living room coffee table nearly every night. Yes, we own a dining table and I genuinely like our dining room. Still, I … Read more

This week was a busy one behind the scenes. I handled most of the interviews for the open Paper & Stitch roles, celebrated Jeff’s birthday with cookie cake and a much-needed nap (we try to keep it a little fancy), and checked off one major—and exciting—item from my to-do list that I’ll be sharing soon. … Read more

This weekend I found myself staring at a pile of ribbon spools and imagining a new project. I love repurposing items already around the house—throwing things away feels wasteful when they can have a second life. After the positive response to my last DIY, I decided to make another decorative-but-functional piece: a painted ribbon spool … Read more

I don’t usually mark every quirky food holiday, but today is National Donut Day — and if you want to celebrate with something sweet, I’ve gathered a selection of donut recipes and donut-themed projects you can try right away: DIY donut ideas. If donuts aren’t your thing, no problem. I also put together seven creative, … Read more

We had a pile of leftover Halloween candy in the studio last week, so I decided to use it to make a quick “kitchen sink” Halloween bark. It’s an easy, sweet-and-salty treat and a perfect way to use up extra candy. I’m sharing two variations below — both are fast, forgiving, and delicious. Both versions … Read more

Good morning! I’ve just returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., and I gathered some excellent DIY gift ideas perfect for the men in your life. Men are often overlooked in craft roundups, so here’s a focused selection of handmade projects they’ll actually use and appreciate. 1. Stamped leather tie clip DIY by Chelsea of … Read more

This year I’m getting an early start on holiday DIY projects because there are so many ideas I want to make and only a limited number of days before Christmas. Are you ready to craft with me? I created these paper present pouches as a gift-wrapping idea perfect for packaging small items and stocking stuffers. … Read more