Almost a year in the making — I’m finally sharing the full process for the DIY rainbow latch hook wall hanging I created for Arlo’s nursery. It was a true labor of love. Because I wanted it large, the project took a long time, but I couldn’t be happier with the result. If you ever … Read more

Statement jewelry gets a lot of attention, but statement backpacks deserve their moment too. If you’re carrying heavy textbooks, notebooks and daily essentials across campus, why not do it in style? A bold, playful backpack not only makes a visual impact but also helps express personality and makes your bag easy to spot in a … Read more

Looking for a 2020 printable calendar? Find it RIGHT HERE! Our free 2019 printable wall calendar is now available. This calendar started as a last-minute idea and quickly became one of our most popular and most requested downloads. It was also a great chance to introduce the talented designer Rosanna, who is joining our creative … Read more

Meet our new nursery closet! When we brought Arlo home, his first “room” was actually a converted closet in our one-bedroom loft. I still remember walking in a few weeks before his due date and finding that Jeff had transformed the only closet into a tiny space for our son. It was such a special … Read more

This project was so much fun! For this Halloween season, General Mills Cereal invited me to bring the classic Monsters Cereals to life with easy, wearable DIY costumes. I love transforming iconic foods and characters into costumes that are simple to recreate, so I made three looks: Franken Berry, Count Chocula and Boo Berry. The … Read more

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Last week I promised Cake Week wasn’t over, and here’s the follow-up: a simple, festive DIY Fourth of July firecracker cake topper. Paired with Jennie’s delicious inside-out star cupcakes from Garlic, My Soul, these toppers make a perfect patriotic presentation. Bake the cupcakes first, then use … Read more

I had a fantastic weekend and indulged in some fried-food goodness at the OC Fair! How was your weekend? I’m especially excited to finally share my niece Kellyn’s rainbow birthday party. Kellyn and I have plenty in common — our similar names, a love of pasta, cheese and strawberries, and freckles — but when it … Read more

I’m thrilled to reveal our finished main closet makeover — and it’s more than a closet: it’s a closet laundry room. This project became a bigger undertaking than we expected for our first real renovation, but we learned a lot and it was absolutely worth it. We couldn’t be happier with the result. For new … Read more

A dessert party is one of the simplest, most joyous ways to gather friends. You don’t need a birthday or holiday to celebrate—sometimes an evening of good company and sweet treats is reason enough. When photographer Jennifer Fujikawa shared this DIY dessert gathering, I was struck by how effortless the styling felt and how much … Read more

I have one last easy Fourth of July DIY idea for you: patriotic surprise balls. While you read this I’m on vacation with my immediate family (16 of us with spouses and kids), and I wanted to bring a simple, portable activity to entertain the nieces and nephew. Surprise balls are perfect — they’re inexpensive … Read more