This project was so much fun! For this Halloween season, General Mills Cereal invited me to bring the classic Monsters Cereals to life with easy, wearable DIY costumes. I love transforming iconic foods and characters into costumes that are simple to recreate, so I made three looks: Franken Berry, Count Chocula and Boo Berry. The … Read more

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Last week I promised Cake Week wasn’t over, and here’s the follow-up: a simple, festive DIY Fourth of July firecracker cake topper. Paired with Jennie’s delicious inside-out star cupcakes from Garlic, My Soul, these toppers make a perfect patriotic presentation. Bake the cupcakes first, then use … Read more

I had a fantastic weekend and indulged in some fried-food goodness at the OC Fair! How was your weekend? I’m especially excited to finally share my niece Kellyn’s rainbow birthday party. Kellyn and I have plenty in common — our similar names, a love of pasta, cheese and strawberries, and freckles — but when it … Read more

I’m thrilled to reveal our finished main closet makeover — and it’s more than a closet: it’s a closet laundry room. This project became a bigger undertaking than we expected for our first real renovation, but we learned a lot and it was absolutely worth it. We couldn’t be happier with the result. For new … Read more

A dessert party is one of the simplest, most joyous ways to gather friends. You don’t need a birthday or holiday to celebrate—sometimes an evening of good company and sweet treats is reason enough. When photographer Jennifer Fujikawa shared this DIY dessert gathering, I was struck by how effortless the styling felt and how much … Read more

I have one last easy Fourth of July DIY idea for you: patriotic surprise balls. While you read this I’m on vacation with my immediate family (16 of us with spouses and kids), and I wanted to bring a simple, portable activity to entertain the nieces and nephew. Surprise balls are perfect — they’re inexpensive … Read more

I recently shared this project on Instagram and many of you said the flowers looked like eggs — which inspired me. They’re actually daisies, but I’d already been planning fried egg emoji balloons (one of my favorite emojis). They’re finally ready, and they’re perfect for birthdays, brunches, baby showers, or any celebration that calls for … Read more

You probably already know from our home tours and previous round-ups that I have a soft spot for rattan and wicker. But have you explored the charming world of rattan kids’ toys? If not, this guide will introduce you to beautiful, timeless pieces perfect for playrooms, nurseries, and display. Rattan toys often come from small … Read more

How are all you East Coast-ers doing this morning? I hope everyone stayed safe and dry during yesterday’s storm and maybe even enjoyed some cozy family time by candlelight. Today I’m sharing a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe that reinvents extra Halloween candy into irresistible bite-sized treats. I made these candy bar bites for a party after … Read more