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

I originally planned a roundup of my favorite swimsuits for myself, but while watching Jeff pack for our Palm Springs trip, I realized men’s swim trunks can be just as fun—sometimes even more playful—than women’s suits. Then I thought about tiny boy trunks and how irresistibly cute they are. So here’s a curated list of … Read more

I’m excited to share this post with you today. Have you discovered Now That’s Pretty? It’s a delightful UK-based blog run by Ally, who creates the kind of projects that make you want to try everything—think ornate headdresses, playful pineapple lamps, and colorful piñata pillows. I’m thrilled she’s sharing a guest tutorial here. Take it … Read more

It’s the final countdown — who’s ready for Christmas? I’m not quite there yet, but these easy edible ornaments are a quick way to add festive fun to your holiday table. These ornament donut holes are made from store-bought donut holes, sparkling sanding sugar, and a tiny tootsie-roll topper. They’re simple, fast, and playful—no baking … Read more

Oh my goodness — balloons are a must for any celebration, and these fruit slice balloons are a fun, colorful way to dress up a summer party. Decorating balloons with tissue paper is surprisingly simple, and once I tried the technique the ideas kept coming. These fruit-inspired designs are my latest project for Balloon Time … Read more