With a move upon us, I’m determined to use up some of my craft supplies rather than purchasing new ones. I already had some cute cacti planted in little pots that I wanted to spruce up, and these afforded a natural opportunity for a…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wanted to create a little treat that is equally fun to make as it is to enjoy. I decided that the time was right to use up some of the craft supplies I’ve been hoarding in my supply box…
Ever since I started dreaming of moving out on my own, I imagined a space that included brick walls. While I have yet to live in such a home, we have started to house hunt. Ah yes, house hunting — in San Francisco —…
This holiday season, we spent all of two seconds in town. While I was sad to have minimal time to decorate our home, I did purchase a few poinsettias and wreaths. I have to admit, though, that one wreath sat in my office untouched.…
Every year my family expects to find a calendar on my wish list for Christmas. I love that each month there is a new piece of art for my office! At the end of the year, I simply can’t bring myself to throw them…
The holiday season is here and having a small but close family, means lots of time up at our family lake house — days filled with hiking, games, eating, drinking and of course laughing. My sisters and I all love to try out new…
Whether they include family pictures or a long letter with tidbits of what everyone in the family has been up to throughout the year, I love receiving holiday cards. Of course, there are cards with glitter and adorable penguins and reindeer but something that…
Recently, we embarked on some fall adventures (see here and here). I love this time of year: hot toddy’s, Halloween decor, leaves changing color and the crisp air (even though the last two have yet to arrive due to our Indian Summer, but you…
Image Via: Julia Goodwin’s Home Tour In need of living room curtains, I looked to a simple project to provide a price friendly option. Looking back, this DIY was probably one of the fastest DIY projects I have completed. I love Ikea’s curtains —…
Image Via: Julia Goodwin’s Home Tour One of my favorite IKEA hacks of all starts with a touch of gold. It’s no secret I’m a fan, but with this budget friendly DIY I’m not tied into a furnishing for the long run. When I first found…