On a recent trip to Mexico I was inspired by the playful fringe trims I kept spotting in boutique shops. Fringe isn’t new to my wardrobe, but seeing it styled so freely gave me the idea to update a simple pair of shorts. With warm weather here and a fringe stash left over from a … Read more

This donut caftan is a playful, easy-to-wear summer cover-up that brings a bright, whimsical touch to beach days and poolside lounging. If you love relaxed silhouettes and fun prints, this DIY lets you create a breezy caftan from scratch or customize an existing dress or cover-up with iron-on donut graphics. If you prefer not to … Read more

Our Halloween neighborhood scavenger hunt was such a hit that Dayanita and I teamed up again to create a neighborhood holiday scavenger hunt for the Christmas and winter season. We also put together a holiday bucket list printable to keep the festive fun going all season long. This scavenger hunt printable is free and available … Read more

Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! To celebrate, we wanted to highlight our absolute favorite cookies: Milk Jar Cookies. We discovered Milk Jar shortly after they opened and have been hooked ever since. These cookies are, without a doubt, some of the best we’ve tasted—large and pillowy on the outside, chewy and perfectly textured inside. … Read more

When I was a child, my favorite Valentine’s Day craft supply was paper doilies. We kept a whole cabinet full of them, and I loved finding new ways to use those delicate lace-like circles. If you also have a soft spot for paper doilies, here are five easy, charming projects to try. Get the kids … Read more

After several rainy days in Los Angeles, we were craving something bright and cheerful. While the rain is welcome, a sunny smile on your nails feels just as uplifting. Alex of Beautilitarian returns with a playful smiley face manicure that’s easy to recreate and guaranteed to bring a grin to anyone who sees it—especially fans … Read more

Back in September we hosted Blognic here in Los Angeles and I didn’t get a chance to share the simple DIY for the garlands I made for the event. The look was a playful, geometric take on classic gingham—what I like to call “deconstructed gingham.” These three-dimensional paper garlands are inexpensive, easy to make, and … Read more

I’ve practically been living at Target lately — I counted and went five times last week. Guilty as charged. I was so excited to see the new Target x Museum of Ice Cream collaboration and honestly, it exceeded my expectations. When big brands do food-themed collections, things can quickly feel too cheesy or gimmicky, but … Read more

Each year our family makes a simple DIY photo popsicle stick ornament to capture a moment in our child’s life. We give them to grandparents, hang one on our tree, and keep one as a keepsake. This year we turned ours into tiny popsicle stick fireplaces — a cozy backdrop for a holiday photo. These … Read more

Looking for a creative costume idea? Dress in bright colors and top your outfit with a pie tin turned into a bottle cap to become a soda bottle. This DIY soda bottle costume is simple to make and easy to customize — pick your favorite label, flavor, or brand and personalize the look to suit … Read more