I had so much fun making emoji balloons that I couldn’t stop there—this year I turned them into emoji ornaments for the holidays. These cheerful, handmade ornaments are perfect for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, secret-santa swaps, or simply adding a playful touch to your tree. Everyone experiences a mix of emotions over the season, so … Read more

I recently worked on a fun Instagram project and enjoyed it so much I wanted to share the idea here. It’s National Letter Writing Month, which is the perfect reason to send some handmade snail mail. These simple patterned postcards are quick to make using cardstock, wrapping paper and letter stickers. They’re great for sending … Read more

Welcome to our Palm Springs kitchen — a warm, inviting, moody yellow space I’m proud to share. This kitchen evolved dramatically from where it started, and the transformation is one of my favorite projects in the house. Renovating this kitchen was the most important change in the home. Opening it up turned the house into … Read more

One of our most-loved costumes was the cereal bowl, likely because cereal holds such a warm, nostalgic place in many hearts. Since we love breakfast for dessert (and dessert for breakfast), we decided to turn that idea into a DIY cereal bowl cake. Yes — it’s an actual cake that looks like a bowl of … Read more

Get ready for New Year’s Eve with a show-stopping holographic manicure. We picked out an outfit, but the look isn’t complete without nails that sparkle and shift in the light. After testing plenty of polishes, foils, and adhesives, we landed on a reliable method that gives a true rainbow shine. Below you’ll find the supplies … Read more

Looking for a standout idea for your girlfriends’ Easter baskets? I teamed up with She Knows and Lindt to create a glamorous, gold-accented basket that’s equal parts chic and fun. These gilded baskets are perfect for friends who love a little sparkle—filled with treats, thoughtful extras, and a luxe presentation that makes giving and receiving … Read more

Flair is everywhere right now—pins, buttons, patches—and it’s easy to see why. They add personality to bags, jackets, and bulletin boards. We decided to turn that trend into a fun, interactive project: a flair advent calendar. Using a Cricut to cut the circles made the process quick and precise, leaving more time to pick the … Read more

We have big news: we bought a house in Palm Springs. It’s a three-bedroom, two-bath home from the 1950s with solid bones, beamed ceilings, a central courtyard and a huge backyard. It needs a lot of work, but it has so much character and potential. Below is the longer story of how it came to … Read more

Forget golden eggs — Money Bag Easter Eggs are a playful, modern twist that’s simple to make and fun to give. We spotted the egg shape while shooting a credit card clutch and realized it was perfect for turning into a tiny money bag. The result is cute, quick, and ideal for stuffing with treats … Read more

I’m excited to invite you to my Garden Party series on Studio DIY. Full disclosure: flowers have always intimidated me. Even though I worked in the wedding industry and on the business side for a floral designer, I’ve long worried I’d somehow ruin them or make the ugliest bouquet ever. Recently my friend Brittni from … Read more