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DIY Halloween Hex Gloves

DIY Halloween Hex Gloves

There are few things as elegant as gloves. Contrasted with grungier, tatto-esque ink? Even better. I use to spend days in class just drawing on my hands pretending they were wrist tattoos or tracing palm lines and trying to read what they said. These DIY Halloween Hex Gloves let me tap into those daydreams and you […] Read More

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Claire Saffitz Costume | Inspirational Women Edition

Inspiring Women Edition | Claire Saffitz Costume

Most year’s I skip DIY costumes on the blog since there are already so many great ones it’s hard to niche down and I usually only do DIYs I want to keep in the house. Having tons of costume props sounds fun, but storing them afterward does not. Then I thought if I could do […] Read More

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DIY No Sew Halloween Dog Bandana

DIY No Sew Halloween Dog Bandana

Hello, first week of October! I’ve been waiting for you. Halloween is one of my all time favorite holidays and this year I have a ton of projects lined up. We’re going to ease into it though with a quick costume idea for your pup. Each year I try to dress up Hunter and get […] Read More

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Moody + Modern Fall Finds

Moody + Modern Fall Finds

Everyone’s fall collections are coming out and they have been good. From smaller decor pieces, to shoes, to furniture, this fall seems to be fully embracing the Falloween feel with darker neutrals and rougher textures that would seamlessly enhance anyone’s current set up. I’ve personally been loving the more charcoaled, tonal shades of black instead of […] Read More

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How many posts this year are going to start with “whelp…”? This week’s post was going to be a “life lately” post, then I got the notification that voting already opened up for Alt Summit and had to quickly switch gears. Why? Because this year I’m pitching a DIY workshop and an art installation with […] Read More

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Look twice; it’s no split image, it’s my one of my Look twice; it’s no split image, it’s my one of my favorite parts from the  #haileyhome condo. There Michael had his desk shoved in the corner of our small bedroom. As much as I wanted a light and airy feel, the desk always felt unintentionally “floaty”. With just paint and shelves, his desk went from an afterthought to a defined workspace with it’s own voice that felt distinct yet still a part of the room.

In our current house, I’m looking back at this project since next on my list will be Michael’s office! Michael inspired me with his 5 year anniversary gift to me (a nice furniture piece- he definitely knows me ☺️) so my gift to him will be wood shelves for his new office, plus a little space makeover. 

Excited to take on a small project while the kitchen reno is underway. It’ll feel nice to feel project progress somewhere and get hands on for the first time since Cade arrived ☺️
I set up a baby studio for Cade’s “month by month” I set up a baby studio for Cade’s “month by month” shots and there’s no way I’m taking it down for the rest of the year 😅 

It’s worth the space it takes up though. Capturing his growth and personality feels like the greatest privilege. I can’t believe there were only 3 weeks between his newborn and 1 month photos 🥲
Room is ready. Just waiting on baby boy to make hi Room is ready. Just waiting on baby boy to make his appearance. 

I’ll take any and all inducing tips 😅
#ad #cricutmade #cricutbright360 I’ve been auditi #ad #cricutmade #cricutbright360 
I’ve been auditioning different rooms around the new house for my studio space. Some have great storage, some have better natural light, but NONE have over headlight lighting. I didn’t think much of it until I tried crafting after work and realized, dang, I really can’t see anything 😅. I tried to make it work with different table lamps, photography lighting, even grow lights (spoiler: do not attempt unless you like being blinded). It wasn’t great. I figured I’d eventually get a proper crafting light, but wasn’t thrilled with the limited, and frankly ugly, options. 

I bet you picked up on this from the photo, but I finally found THE solution. @cricut just released their Cricut Bright 360 task lamps and it’s everything I could have ever dreamed of! I’ve been putting this lamp through its paces for a few weeks with nesting DIYs and will have a full review on the blog soon!

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