We all know Twister could use a playful twist — literally. Enter Donut Twister: the classic game reimagined with colorful donut decals that transform each spot into a sweet target. It’s a fun, hands-on project that’s perfect for parties, photo ops, or just a silly afternoon with friends. Below you’ll find a simple, durable way to convert your Twister board into a donut-themed game that keeps the original mechanics while adding eye-catching charm.
How many times have you been floating in the pool thinking, “The sun is hot and I could really use an ice-cold drink, but getting out is the last thing I want to do”? Here’s a brilliant, simple fix: turn a giant pool float into a floating cooler. This DIY flamingo float cooler lets you … Read more
Have you ever considered naming a child after a place you loved or a city that holds special memories? When we named our son, I scanned every street sign and neighborhood for inspiration. For the next installment in our baby name series, we’re focusing on names inspired by European cities, regions, landmarks and streets. Europe … Read more
If you live in Los Angeles and want neighborhoods that go all out for Halloween, here are our top picks for decorated streets and houses that make for a great Halloween walk or scavenger hunt. After dozens of evening strolls across the city, we found the neighborhoods that deliver the biggest concentration of impressive displays … Read more
After we caught the crochet bug, I wanted to add crochet food to everything — or at least to every sweater. We started with a classic: pizza. Using yarn from Commonthread by DMC, we crocheted a pizza patch and attached it to a cozy sweater. It’s fun, wearable, and easy to stick onto a sweatshirt, … Read more
Jeff and I have visited Denver twice and absolutely loved it. We didn’t even know about the city’s vibrant mural scene the first time — discovering it later made the visits even more memorable. Today we’re excited to share a curated selection of Denver’s best walls, highlighted by Amanda from All Things Pretty Creative, our … Read more
One of our favorite October traditions is taking a neighborhood Halloween scavenger hunt. We stroll past decorated porches and yards, spotting everything from carved pumpkins and glowing jack-o’-lanterns to spooky spider webs and oversized inflatable ghosts. It’s a simple, low-key activity that our son asks for every day once October arrives. Designer Dayanita Ramesh and … Read more
Happy National Banana Split Day! It might be a silly food holiday, but it was the perfect excuse for a playful manicure. We teamed up with guest nail artists Stef and Jess, the Australian sisters behind the creative blog How Two Live, who were visiting Los Angeles. They’re nail art pros, so when they stopped by the studio we went straight into mani mode—and this banana split manicure was born.
A few weeks ago I had the honor of being invited by the team at The Land of Nod to design the spring window display for their South Coast Plaza store. I created a whimsical, not-so-typical spring installation called “A Sparkly Starry Night.” No starry night at Studio DIY would be complete without a piñata, … Read more
I spend a lot of time researching products for our son because preschool gear gets a serious workout. Items are dropped, tossed, stepped on, chewed, filled with sand or dirt—you name it. For preschool, supplies need to be durable, easy for little hands to use, and practical for parents. Below are our tried-and-true preschool essentials: … Read more