From Runway to Home (Decor)
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” – Coco Chanel Whether you live for Prada and YSL or you simply keep an eye on the recent trends, there’s no denying that fashion …
Creative, Practical & Reusable Home Office Décor
Have you ever run across a neat little doohickey and thought, “Ah ha, that would be even better as a [fill in the blank]!”? Ditch the same old pencil holder and desktop file stand; here are some of my favorite creative organizational solutions for the office or home to help add a personal touch, show …
Laundry Closets – moving on up!
Over the past few years, I have noticed the spaces allocated to laundry are getting smaller and moving up! Instead of dedicated laundry rooms in basements, many suburban and urban homes feature laundry closets, in upstairs hallways, just off master bedrooms, or bathrooms. Below are some tips to keep in mind when planning to upgrade …
DIY Custom Paper Banner Tutorial
Knowing how to make a paper banner can be helpful for many different celebrations. You can customize and create your own banners for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, holidays and special occasions. With some basic supplies, anyone can create a DIY paper banner! This one pictured, I made for my son’s Easy, Inexpensive Toy Story …
How To: Easy, Inexpensive Toy Story Themed Kids’ Party
It can be extremely easy to create a birthday party around your child’s favorite toy, character(s) or movie – especially if you already have the supplies you need and the resources for the supplies you don’t have. A few years ago, my son was obsessed with everything Toy Story. Using a little DIY creativity – …
Valentine’s Day Treats & Tidbits
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Hope you’re looking forward to all the flowers, sentimentality and sugar shock the day has offer. While not an official holiday — and a day with pretty grim origins — Valentine’s Day is at the top of my list of favorites. Pardon the pun, but I LOVE everything …
DIY Fabric Bunting Banner
A fabric bunting banner can be used in many different ways. It’s a versatile and fun DIY project that will give you more life and use as opposed to a paper bunting banner. I’ve made and seen these for use around the home as decoration (in playrooms, children’s bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, etc.) and …
Creative DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so that means it’s time to get creative with the kids to make Valentine’s Day cards that give a lasting impression. We made creative “cards” the past few years and the kids loved it as much as I did. They were able to get more involved with the process, help …
Easy Ways to Green Your Home
As the years pass, more and more families are becoming more conscience of their surroundings and what their bodies come in contact with – and not just with food. While going green has become a trend (and not a bad trend to follow, if you ask me), it’s also easy, better for the environment and, …
DIY Winter Pinecone Table Setting
I love hosting dinner parties during the cold winter months. There’s something about this time of year – even in Southern California – that makes a cozy dinner party feel that much more special. The Holidays are nice, but I always feel obligated to decorate and prepare the space and the mood with a Holiday …