After nearly four months, I’m finally sharing a tour of the new Studio DIY HQ and introducing our newest team member, Samantha. We moved into a larger studio in February for several reasons: more space, a nicer floor, and—most importantly—a sink. Honestly, I’ve never been so thrilled about a sink. Below are a few snapshots … Read more
I’m combining both themes from this week—donuts and geometric decor—with a recap of Chelsea and my DIY geometric garland workshop at West Elm Los Angeles a few weeks ago. The event was a delightful mix of crafting, chatting, and sampling treats—mini cronuts were served and they were a hit. Working with the West Elm team, … Read more
Every Easter our family makes a bunny cake — the classic version where two round cakes become a rabbit with just a couple of cuts. It’s a warm tradition I grew up with, and this year I gave it a playful twist: a giant Peep-inspired bunny cake. It still starts with two round layers, but with a few extra cuts and fluffy marshmallow frosting you end up with a big, marshmallowy Peep cake that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious.
It’s time for this month’s roundup of Moroccan rugs I’m coveting — and honestly, there are some real standouts. I checked each one twice to make sure I couldn’t justify keeping any for myself, but that didn’t stop me from saving my favorites here. Tell me which one is your top pick in the comments! … Read more
Today’s post is extra special — it celebrates one year since we first featured Kate’s creative work on this blog. Do you remember the leprechaun notes she designed? They remain one of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day projects. Working with Kate over the past year has been a blast, and I’m thrilled she joined us … Read more
I’ve been planning this DIY since last fall and finally made time to finish it for back-to-school season. My partner and I have used baskets like these for our laundry for a while and we love them. Because they’re smaller than the giant college-style hamper I used to have, they 1) actually fit in our … Read more
It has been a busy week of giveaways here — from a big bike giveaway to an Instagram collaboration with Kate Spade Saturday — and now I’m excited to share a festive, timely giveaway: Sally J. Shim’s new book, Pretty Packages: 45 Creative Gift Wrapping Projects. I received a copy and loved how approachable and creative the ideas are. Gift wrapping really does matter; the presentation sets the tone and makes the moment of unwrapping feel extra special. Below I’ve pulled a few of my favorite, easy-to-do ideas from Sally’s book that are perfect for anyone who likes to make their presents stand out. Each project took just five to ten minutes, leaving plenty of time before the holidays.
My 2019 toddler gift guide is here. I love gift giving—finding the right present is a real joy. This list focuses on items we already own and use, along with a few pieces we’d like to add to our toddler’s collection. I prioritize small businesses, brands that give back, and toys made to last, since … Read more
Yesterday I shared details about the holiday crafting party I hosted in partnership with Martha Stewart Living, and today I’m walking you through how to make your own honeycomb ornament chandeliers. This was the featured craft at the party—a fresh, modern twist on a traditional ornament chandelier. They’re simple to assemble, look beautiful hung around … Read more
Each year we make a trip to Disneyland to enjoy Halloween Time, and it’s one of my favorite seasons to visit. This year I wanted matching mommy-and-me Disney outfits for my little guy and me, so I decided to create Halloween-themed denim pieces decorated with Disney patches. I spent time browsing Etsy and eBay for … Read more