I wanted graphic beach towels for ages but painting fabric wasn’t working for me. Then I discovered a simple, effective technique: bleach stencils. I made a set of bold, playful towels and took them to the beach to test them out — and to try Vaseline’s Intensive Care Spray Moisturizer after a day in the … Read more

Finally — a pasta costume! This is such a fun idea for a group costume, and it’s especially sweet as a mommy-and-me look. The tiny ravioli is absolutely adorable. These costumes are simple to make and don’t take long, which is perfect when you want something quick and cute. A quick tip: for little kids … Read more

Think of this as an Easter basket you can mail. When friends or family can’t celebrate in person, send a cheerful, mailable egg-gram. Transform a store-bought cardboard or papier-mâché egg, fill it with Easter treats, address it, and send it off. It’s an easy way to deliver Easter cheer from afar — and yes, you … Read more

Many of you know this already, but if you’re new here: I absolutely adore Christmas cards. I display them on our fridge all year because they bring me so much joy. This is the first year we finished ours so far in advance, and I’m secretly thrilled—usually we’re rushing at the last minute! Since Arlo … Read more

November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and in honor of that I want to share a practical registry specifically for people adopting a newborn. Adoption journeys look different for everyone. Some families eagerly prepare a nursery and buy everything up front. Others, like I was, find the waiting period so uncertain that filling the home … Read more

I enjoy compiling these annual roundups of favorite purchases—an eclectic mix of practical items and small luxuries that made daily life a bit cozier and more manageable during a turbulent 2021. From heating pads to rings to salt shakers, these were the things I reached for most often. Those one-of-a-kind doors for the new house … Read more

I’ll never tire of a good rom-com—especially a Christmas rom-com. My all-time favorite holiday film, The Holiday, is a perfect example. If you want an easy, cozy way to celebrate with friends, host a Christmas movie night. It’s low-key, warm and a great excuse to get creative while you watch. This season DIRECTV STREAM is … Read more

We made another doggy DIY—this time a technicolor leash for Emmett. That face demanded something bright and fun, so we turned a simple cotton rope leash into a rainbow-striped accessory with easy tie-dye techniques. The result feels nostalgic, like a 90s summer-camp craft, and it’s surprisingly simple to recreate at home. Supplies Cotton rope leash … Read more

September arrives and it’s our annual signal to start decorating for Halloween. Do you do the same? I enjoy adding a few new Halloween pieces each year to our stash of indoor and outdoor decorations. I focus on items I can reuse so they become seasonal traditions—little cues that it’s time for costumes and trick-or-treating. … Read more

The final tutorial from our fruit party series: the show-stopping balloon garland. This bold statement piece became the focal point of the celebration, and we had so many questions about how we built it that we wanted to share our method and tips. Cyn led the creation and ran plenty of trials before we settled … Read more