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DIY Palo Santo Holder + Match Striker | Spring MIC

DIY Palo Santo Holder + Match Striker

Ever since the first Make it Challenge, Cristina & I have been planning this next one! Quick recap on what the heck Make It Challenge is- we were looking for a way to build into the maker community, so we put out a call for DIY bloggers to create something simple and modern using the […] Read More

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Hailey Home Powder Room Reveal

Hailey Home Powder Room Reveal Small Bathroom Makeover

Skipping right on over a reveal post where we bought a townhouse and moving straight into the first room renovation because we’re all really here for the DIYs, right guys? In all honesty, our home buying process wasn’t terribly eventful and is almost hyper-specific to buying a potential rental property in a college town. (Though if […] Read More

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All The Home Finds On My Wishlist

If you follow along on Instagram, you’ll know how nuts 2019 has already been. We started our #haileyhome renos, it’ll be my first year at ALT summit, and Make it Challenge is entering its second season ( you know, just to name a few to-dos). And whenever that list gets a little too long, I turn […] Read More

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A 5 Minute DIY Raffia Tassel Vase Makeover

DIY Raffia Tassel Vase Makeover

We’re slowly moving through our renovations at the #TheHaileyHouse and I’ve been looking for some finishing pieces. It seems like everyone on Instagram has this vase and I had been trying to resist buying it since we have a cabinet full of vases from the last vase makeover DIY… but spoiler alert, I caved. Something about […] Read More

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Love Thy Self | 9 Ideas for a Self Care Valentine’s Day

Self Care Valentine's Day

Valentine’s, galentine’s, palentine’s- that’s a lot of love to celebrate! But are you setting aside time to show yourself some love too? Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to indulge in some self care and these ideas will help you create little moments throughout the day to pause and enjoy your own company. I like to loosely follow […] 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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