I know this might not read like a typical Studio DIY post, but one thing you might not know about my family and me is that we love games. Every gathering, holiday and dinner inevitably includes at least one game. We’re competitive, loud and stubborn in the best way, which makes for unforgettable game nights. … Read more

About a thousand years ago (or so it felt), I typed “step stools that aren’t ugly” into Google and, unsurprisingly, mostly found ugly step stools. I needed one for our closet to reach the top shelves, so I went down the rabbit hole: many searches, a handful of great tips from readers, and lots of … Read more

Dessert tables are one of my favorite event trends — I hope they never go away. They offer so many choices and so many chances to DIY. This pink-and-black polka dot dessert bar was created for my cousin’s bridal shower, and I made nearly every sweet on display. Read to the end for a free … Read more

Happy Monday everyone! We had a fantastic turnout at our valentine crafting event on Saturday — thank you to everyone who came. For those who couldn’t make it, here’s a clear, step-by-step tutorial for the mini conversation heart piñatas we made. I loved seeing how everyone personalized their hearts. Here’s how to recreate them at … Read more

  The countdown to Christmas is here. Below is a curated list of colorful, creative holiday DIY projects — tried-and-true ideas for decorations, gifts, wrapping and party decor that are easy to recreate and perfect for adding personality to your season. 1. DIY Plush Reindeer Head 2. DIY Colorful Christmas Village 3. DIY Christmas Balloon … Read more

I’m finishing the last slice of this cake as I write, and honestly, I’m a little teary — it’s that good. Do you have a childhood treat that lifts you the moment you take a bite? This cake does that for me. Growing up, my family would visit a bakery that made a chocolate layer … Read more

I hope all of you in the US had a lovely Thanksgiving! This was our first year staying home instead of traveling. We missed family, but it was a relief to skip airport stress. We spent the day with friends and had a wonderful time. Now it’s on to Christmas! After our Martha Stewart craft … Read more

We began our studio renovations by tackling the smallest room first: my office. It’s already coming together quickly, and I wanted to share the inspiration and plans before the full reveal. I also need help choosing a light fixture! My friend Cyn has been helping me source and design pieces for this space, and it’s … Read more

So February slipped away and suddenly it’s March — which means St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Time to get busy! If these shamrock streamers look familiar, that’s because I originally shared them years ago and they were recently featured in Martha Stewart Living’s March issue. To celebrate that fun feature, I decided to make … Read more

I love a rainbow and I love a shamrock, but this St. Patrick’s Day I was really feeling a “Kiss Me I’m Irish!” theme — so I ran with it and this cake was born. Don’t worry, I didn’t actually kiss the cake (please don’t!), though I did eat a lot of it myself. The … Read more