Today’s post is written by Tiffanie of Corner Blog. Over the past few months she’s been working on an inspiring project, 101 Donut Pan Ideas. Tiffanie is experimenting with 101 different ways to use a donut pan—both edible and non-edible—and each idea is more creative than the last. She’s shared one of her holiday-inspired donut … Read more

We’ve already had fun talking about baby names and grandparent names, so here’s another topic that comes up a lot in the studio: the names that almost were. Those names that never stuck but could have become part of your story. I’ll explain with a few personal examples. When we were choosing a name for … Read more

This year I finally decorated the house for Halloween early enough to share the whole thing—hallelujah! My mom always had fun with holiday decorating, and now that I’m a mom, I love it too. Every day I added something new, and when Arlo came home from school he would absolutely lose it with excitement. “WOAH! … Read more

Have your July 4th plans been finalized yet? I haven’t decided—June is slipping away and it’s my favorite month—so I’m easing into the holiday with a softer, summery take on patriotic décor. Last week I created a set of watercolor stripe bunting flags for The Sweetest Occasion as a more subtle alternative to the usual … Read more

Ever since I taught that taco workshop, I’ve been obsessed with cacti. I wanted to try a variety of cactus DIYs, and this washi tape wall art project was perfect — simple, colorful, and quick to do any time of year. I browsed Cute Tape’s online shop and found an incredible selection of washi tape … Read more

Fruit-themed DIYs are a summertime favorite, and this fruity bar cart makeover is no exception. Inspired by fresh, sparkling flavors, we transformed a simple bar cart with bright paint and playful yarn pompoms for an easy, eye-catching outdoor setup. It’s perfect for poolside gatherings and backyard parties because it holds everything you need to serve … Read more

We’ve been working with Pampers for nearly a year now, and it’s the diaper we’ve used on Arlo since he was born—well, almost always. Once we tried a sample of a natural diaper from an event, and it was a disaster. We put it on Arlo for a nap and he woke up soaking wet. … Read more

I love traditions. Big ones, small ones, the little rituals that stitch days and years together. As Jeff and I think about starting a family, I find myself reflecting on the traditions we grew up with and imagining the new ones we’ll create. That’s why I wanted to launch a column celebrating traditions—those simple, meaningful … Read more

I update a round-up of our favorite children’s books every few months, and now that Arlo is two, I wanted to share what he’s loving right now. As with many toddlers, several of these titles focus on emotions and behavior — which is helpful because that’s where we spend a lot of parenting energy at … Read more

While painting a set of emoji eggs, I left a small patch unpainted where my fingers held the shell. When I set the egg down to dry, that little unpainted patch looked exactly like a retro bouffant hairstyle. The idea stuck, so I turned the eggs into playful, retro-inspired bouffant characters. I asked the one … Read more