Like most toddlers, Arlo’s attention span is short, so while we have a few go-to Busy Clutch activities for outings, I’m always inventing quick, at-home ideas for keeping him engaged. Because these moments usually arrive without warning, the activities rely on items we already have around the house or neighborhood—so they’re essentially free. Here are … Read more

Graphics by Threadhoney Most of our playlists center on events or celebrations, but this time I wanted to take a different tack — so I built a playlist inspired entirely by sugar. From candy and sweets to sugary metaphors about love, there are countless songs that reference treats, sugar, and indulgence in playful or nostalgic … Read more

Decorating for Christmas is one of my greatest joys. Even with renovations, busy schedules and holiday chaos, carving out time to decorate is always worth it. This year felt like the first time Arlo would truly notice the little touches of holiday magic, so I used that as my excuse to go all in. Right … Read more

School supplies are a charming and cohesive theme for family or teacher Halloween costumes. A pencil, an eraser and a notebook worn together are simple, recognizable and delightfully nostalgic. These DIY costumes are great for last-minute plans. The pencil can be assembled from a yellow dress plus a few craft supplies. A pink onesie or … Read more

Mary Poppins Returns ranks among my favorite Disney films. It works as a thoughtful sequel with plenty of nods to the original, memorable music, a talented cast, and stunning costume design. The Royal Doulton Music Hall sequence in particular inspired me to recreate Mary Poppins and Jack in their painted, theatrical outfits for a Halloween … Read more

Did you hear there was a royal wedding last week? It flew a bit under the radar for us — our invite must have gotten lost in the mail (Jeff is still salty) — so we threw our own royal viewing party instead. Partnering with OPI and Wella, we recreated a gorgeously themed celebration inspired … Read more

I’ve shared most of the changes to Arlo’s new “big kid” room elsewhere, but I wanted one place that shows the whole transformation. We updated the nursery into a versatile, cheerful room while keeping the original layout and color palette—partly to save money and partly because I loved the original look. With a few DIY … Read more

A DIY on a Friday? Yes — I’m feeling a little adventurous. With the holidays approaching I always have so many projects and ideas to share that I can barely fit them all in. Instead of my usual round-up, here’s a quick and easy DIY for making giant ornament balloons. These were whipped up at … Read more

Happy Father’s Day to all dads, father figures, soon-to-be dads and those hoping to become parents. Watching Jeff step into fatherhood has been one of the most beautiful parts of this journey. He wanted to be a dad from the very beginning, and seeing him embrace that role has been incredible. It’s rare to meet … Read more

I posted this photo on Instagram while packing my mom’s birthday gift (it’s her birthday today — happy birthday, Mom!), and you all loved it. So here’s a clear, friendly guide for making these adorable honeycomb balloon gift toppers. I originally made honeycomb balloon garlands and had a few extras that inspired these toppers. They’re … Read more