I made one more fruit-themed project for the season inspired by Barefoot Bubbly’s fruit-flavored sparkling wines. These playful drink markers double as stirrers and are simple to create with basic craft supplies. I had fun experimenting with flavors I don’t reach for often—plum and peach—as well as favorites like pineapple. They’re perfect for marking guests’ … Read more

It’s that time of year again: Girl Scout Cookie season! If you’ve stocked up on boxes, here’s a fun idea—Girl Scout Cookie cakes. We’re sharing three show-stopping cakes inspired by classic cookies. Each cake captures the cookie flavor in the cake and filling, and uses the cookies as decoration. Ready to track down your neighborhood … Read more

Unique short names let parents choose an uncommon moniker that still feels simple, memorable and easy to pronounce. Below we highlight uncommon three- and four-letter options, spanning classic choices like Cal and Darcy to contemporary and nature-inspired picks such as Sage, Zia and Rex. These compact names are ideal for families who want something concise … Read more

Happy Easter weekend and happy Passover! We took Arlo to his first Easter egg hunt, got his first photos with the Easter Bunny, and dressed him in an adorable little outfit. His Easter basket is set, and I keep pinching myself — it’s such a surreal thrill to celebrate a holiday with my own child, … Read more

Each year we add a few new holiday titles to our collection and bring them out again and again. Building a special shelf of seasonal books has become one of our favorite family traditions — a simple, joyful way to mark the holidays and make cold winter days cozier. Below are some of our favorite … Read more

I’m not a health food blogger—I love sugar, sprinkles, and bold colors. But bright artificial food dyes often leave an off taste in frostings. I used to avoid intense color for that reason, until our resident baker Theresa showed us these vivid, natural food colorings made from whole ingredients. The results are bright, beautiful, and … Read more

Eclairs are delicious, but they can look so fancy when displayed at French bakeries with gold leaf or delicate fondant flowers. We decided to give them a playful, over-the-top twist—think nostalgic snacks and cereal toppings—so you can enjoy fun, colorful versions at home. These “trashy” eclairs come in five variations inspired by favorite childhood treats … Read more

Here we are at the start of a new year. Welcome back — I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday or at least a restful break. I did. It was so, so nice to spend time at home with Jeff and Arlo; I savored every moment. This post has become a Studio DIY tradition: … Read more

Everyone in the studio keeps arguing “NO, THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE!” whenever we finish a costume, and this disco ball outfit is making a serious case for that top spot. It does require some paper mâché, so it’s one of our more time-intensive projects, but if you made paper mâché in grade school, you … Read more

At Christmastime we shared some of our favorite holiday wrapping paper pairings, and now that we’re halfway through the year we’ve put together six cheerful birthday wrapping combinations. Each pairing highlights standout designs from current paper makers, mixed to create playful, modern looks you can recreate at home. I like giving gifts made up of … Read more