I’m excited to share two festive projects inspired by my favorite retro holiday lights—the big, colorful bulbs that instantly feel nostalgic. For my latest Balloon Time collaboration, I transformed simple balloon strings into playful Christmas light garlands. They look charming wrapped around a tree with balloons acting as whimsical “bulbs,” and they’d also make lively décor for any holiday gathering.
After a mini party shoot left a few tiny ice cream cones around the studio, I started brainstorming fun ways to use them. The result: melted ice cream cone donuts. These are not real ice cream — the “scoop” is a frosted donut hole and the “melted” top is donut icing shaped to look like … Read more
The La Croix craze is real — and for good reason. When we finally tried incorporating that bright, bubbly look into a cake, the result was so fun and festive we couldn’t wait to share it. This La Croix–inspired cake is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or anytime you want a playful, colorful centerpiece. If … Read more
Summer isn’t over until we say it is. Determined to keep the sunny days going, I teamed up with the fun crew at Garlic My Soul to create a popsicle that screams celebration: Funfetti Creamsicles. These are creamy, citrusy, and studded with colorful sprinkles for a joyful crunch. My role was mostly taste-testing extra sprinkles … Read more
Sometimes my best ideas arrive at the very last minute. Yesterday Brittni and I were chatting about ice cream-themed projects, and a few hours later I had a sudden inspiration: ice cream cone Easter eggs. I ran to the grocery store, grabbed typical ice cream toppings, and replaced the ice cream scoop with an egg. … Read more
I wanted to call this “I whip my flair back and forth,” but it felt a little long. *SIGH* I have to thank ban.do for sparking this little obsession — lately I can’t stop collecting flair. Pins and buttons have found their way onto every jacket, blazer, pair of overalls, dress and bag I own. … Read more
Meet your new holiday helper: a printable Christmas Bucket List. The season often seems to rush by, and it’s easy to miss the traditions you planned to enjoy. This Christmas bucket list template helps you capture your holiday goals so you can savor every tradition and memory. This free printable is ready to download and … Read more
Summer isn’t complete without a floppy hat project. After our donut and watermelon versions, this year we made a cactus floppy hat — no paint required, just yarn and pom-poms. It’s quick, playful, and can be finished in under an hour. DIY Cactus Floppy Hat Total Time: 45 Minutes Supplies – Green floppy hat – … Read more
Have you seen a pull-apart cupcake cake? They’re a brilliant way to create shaped cakes without carving — and they’re perfect for parties because guests can simply grab a cupcake and go. With cacti on the brain this month, we made a cactus-shaped pull-apart cupcake cake inspired by the cactus clutch and pin. Pull-Apart Cactus … Read more
The home study is often described as one of the most intimidating parts of the adoption process. A social worker reviews your family history, relationship, medical background and living environment, which can feel invasive at first. While it is thorough and requires significant preparation, it doesn’t need to be frightening. The goal is to ensure … Read more