There are a few little rituals that make you feel like a grown-up. Wearing proper pajamas to bed is one of them. Not an old high school t-shirt and holey leggings (guilty), but an actual pajama set. With a new house, a baby and a changed routine, I decided it was time for real PJs. … Read more
From savory to sweet, these 15 Christmas charcuterie board ideas will help make your holiday gatherings more festive and delicious. The holidays are prime time for appetizers and casual get-togethers. I love putting together easy and attractive charcuterie boards for friends and family. They’re fun to assemble, look impressive, and make entertaining effortless. Christmas Charcuterie … Read more
Looking for fun Easter activities to enjoy at home, with or without kids? Over the years I’ve shared many ideas — here are some of my favorite easy, colorful, and family-friendly projects to try this season. From simple treats and Easter basket additions to playful crafts everyone can make together, these projects are designed to … Read more
Earlier this week I returned to The Sweetest Occasion to experiment with more splatter paint. Instead of splattering balloons this time, I painted numbers to create playful cake toppers perfect for a child’s birthday party. While making them I was channeling the same carefree spirit as a messy paint party—bright, bold, and deliberately imperfect. For … Read more
From the moment we designed a rainbow nursery for our son, I loved the bold look of the rainbow bookshelves. As he outgrew the nursery and our book collection expanded, those original ledges no longer held enough books. When we transitioned his room to a big kid room, I decided to create a wider, sturdier … Read more
I love a good surprise ball—there’s something joyful about unwrapping layer after layer to reveal little treats inside. I haven’t been gifted one yet (hint, hint), but I enjoy making them, especially when they’re themed for summer. These DIY beach ball surprise balls are bright, playful, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings. My newest tutorial for … Read more
Welcome to Toddler Camp — a collection of simple, themed activities to keep your toddler engaged at home. This Music Day guide gathers hands-on music activities, sensory play, crafts and book recommendations to inspire singing, dancing and creative play. Music is a big part of our family life: we listen, sing, dance and watch musicals … Read more
I used to run a small jewelry business in high school, selling handmade pieces at craft shows and home parties. So when I opened May’s 12 Months of Martha box and discovered their new jewelry supplies, I felt instantly nostalgic. If you were at Alt this year you might have seen my party hat ring. … Read more
We’ve made many playful Halloween projects using Balloon Time, from eyeball balloons to balloon costumes. This year we designed silly ghost balloons that are cheerful and simple to create. They’re a fun alternative to spooky decor and work great for porch displays, parties, or as a whimsical way to welcome trick-or-treaters. Photos by Jeff Mindell … Read more
Today’s DIY project is sponsored by The Confetti Bar. This is my first DIY nail tutorial — and honestly, I’m not the most graceful nail painter. My nails usually get wrecked by crafting, and detailed nail art is something I rarely attempt. But this manicure is delightfully simple and perfect for anyone, even if you’re … Read more