In senior year English I was assigned a poem, and mine was the only one that rhymed. I still laugh about it—rhymes have always stuck with me. That old-school love of rhyme inspired this project: the DIY flair chair. It’s a simple way to personalize an upholstered office chair using patches you love. Perfect for … Read more

I was late to join the emoji craze, but once I finally did I went all in. Emojis say so much with a single little icon, and the dancing girls happen to be some of my favorites. When I visited the piñata district in downtown LA and spotted some fairy-style piñatas, I instantly knew they … Read more

I’ve always loved inspiration boards. In high school I took a fashion class at FIT and our first assignment was to create a mood board. I spent hours cutting images from international fashion magazines I bought at a specialty shop—those early mood boards sparked a lifelong habit of collecting visual ideas. For years I’ve wanted … Read more

I recently hosted a small rainbow-themed Easter egg decorating get-together for my family. I pulled most items from around the house and added a few Easter pieces to complete the look. It’s fun and economical to create a festive setting using what you already own, with just a couple of small purchases — like the … Read more

Continuing with another simple storage DIY, I transformed plain acrylic boxes into cheerful pom pom storage containers. These clear boxes are great for storing cotton balls, q-tips, paper clips, washi tape and small craft supplies while keeping everything visible. I wanted to retain the clear base so contents remain easy to spot, and gave only … Read more

Hello Monday! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely weekend. My niece’s birthday party on Friday was such a joyful celebration — a few sneak peeks are up on Instagram — and I’m excited to share more about it in the coming weeks. With back-to-back weekend plans, I’m catching up on a stack of work … Read more

I don’t love to cook and we rarely have much time, so our weeknight meals tend to be quick, simple, and often semi-homemade. We assemble store-bought ingredients into bowls, tacos, or easy pasta dishes most nights. When I do make a dinner from scratch, it still has to be fast and straightforward — but always … Read more

Years ago we shared an adorable gumball machine costume for kids, and I’ve wanted to create an adult version ever since. This year I accepted a challenge from Savers to build a costume using thrifted finds, all for under $10. When I spotted a red pencil skirt at the store, I knew it was finally … Read more

While I’m away as a newlywed, I’ve invited some talented friends to share DIYs, recipes, and more to get you ready for Thanksgiving (and beyond!). Today Brittni of Paper & Stitch is taking over! Hello! Brittni here from Paper & Stitch, filling in while Kelly enjoys some well-deserved time off for her wedding. With Thanksgiving … Read more