DIY Jewel Macrame Bracelet

DIY Jewel Macrame Bracelet

Warm weather is returning, and I can’t help but start thinking about my summer stack. Of bracelets, that is. Aren’t you excited about sandal-wearing sunny days and sitting-by-the-pool Saturdays? To get my arm party ready for summer, I updated my friendship bracelets with a bit of glam from a few antique jewels. Go ahead and… Continue Reading →

Chevron Laundry Basket (+ $50 Stencil Giveaway!)

Chevron Stencil Basket

Who wants a boring old laundry basket when you can have a fancy one with gold chevrons? That’s what I told my hubby when I announced I would be needing his clothes hamper for a stencil project. He just rolled his eyes and shrugged, like all good blogger husbands do. Despite being a total stencil novice,… Continue Reading →

DIY copper triangle necklace

DIY Copper Triangle Necklace

As I get older my aesthetic moves more toward clean lines and simple shapes. The mountain of gear that comes with having three kids has managed to turn me a minimalist. With paper and toy cars and stuffed animals all around, I want less stuff, less clutter. Maybe that’s why when I thought about adding… Continue Reading →

Recycle old candles and make ice candles

DIY Ice Candles

Enjoying the smell of a favorite candle is one of life’s little pleasures. To make our rental house more homey I’ve been using candles much more often. Along the way I discovered I’m a bit of a candle snob. Not only do I want my candle to smell good – I want it to look… Continue Reading →

Make a no sew vinyl pouch in 10 minutes

No Sew Vinyl Pouch

Can a gal ever have too many pouches? I think not. Especially if it’s made with clear vinyl, which just happens to be uber trendy. Plus it happens to be uber practical because I love being able to see what’s in my purse at a glance. I’ve seen tiny no sew pouches for business cards,… Continue Reading →

How to Make Homemade Cocoa Mint Soap

Homemade Cocoa Mint Soap

Have I mentioned my love of mint chocolate chip ice cream? Because I could eat a whole carton of that stuff anytime, anywhere. In an effort to avoid doing just that, I made mint chocolate lip gloss. And it makes me happy every time I taste it. So when I started playing around with homemade… Continue Reading →

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