DIY food Halloween costumes are some of the easiest and most recognizable looks to make for Halloween. Many of these ideas can be assembled from items you already own—solid-color tops, dresses, or pants—plus a few inexpensive craft supplies. They work for any age and are great for families or groups who want a coordinated theme. … Read more

April often brings showers — literally. While Los Angeles sees occasional rain, move up the coast and rain is practically a given. That made a Seattle-inspired baby shower the perfect theme for a Seattle native now living across the country. This wasn’t just another party: the hosts are friends, and I even contributed some handmade … Read more

I love turning pumpkins into playful food-themed decorations for Halloween, and this year I continued the tradition with burger pumpkins. They’re whimsical, easy to make, and a fun addition to any autumn display. Supplies you’ll need: – Small, flat white “Baby Boo” pumpkins (or regular orange pumpkins if you prefer) – Tan or bun-colored craft … Read more

It’s Wall Crawl Wednesday — an unofficial but fun tradition celebrating the most colorful and creative walls around Minneapolis. Today we’re joined by Gracie, a long-time Studio DIY supporter and the creator of a charming new blog, who led a tour of the city’s best mural spots. Our craft assistant Annie is from Minneapolis and … Read more

I love receiving Christmas cards — it’s such a joy to see family photos and read little updates about everyone’s year. For a long time I searched for a way to display cards without taking up wall space we don’t have. The solution? Using the doorways and archways we already have and decorating them with … Read more

I’ve been spending a lot of time shopping for items for our house lately, which has led me to discover many wonderful small businesses, Etsy shops, and independent artists. I love supporting small makers and I know many of you do too. So I’m starting a casual series to share some of my favorite finds. … Read more

If you want even more ideas for making your home the most memorable trick-or-treat stop on the block, try this free printable. I recently shared a simple, stylish BOO! treat bag design on The Sweetest Occasion—perfect for tucking in a few mini candy bars, gumballs, or other small treats for the costumed kids who come … Read more

Welcome to the Palm Springs guest bedroom design plan. Though it’s the smallest room in the house, it’s also the most exciting—mainly because it’s getting a major wallpaper moment. Below is the plan for how this compact space will come together. The Color Palette This is one of only two places in the house where … Read more

Hi everyone — I’m Erin from Hey, EEP! and I’m excited to share another dessert idea I think you’ll love. I’m a firm believer that cake doesn’t need a special occasion: celebrate small wins, big moments, or even that tricky frenemy. If you’re on team constant-caking like me, this simple idea works for practically everything. … Read more

First of all, thank you so much for the kind, positive, and supportive comments on yesterday’s post. Hearing that I’ve inspired even a few of you means the world to me. Also, as yesterday’s post showed, you guys love balloons. Since I don’t have an actual balloon project to share today, how about some paper … Read more