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DIY Plant Shelf Display (IKEA Hack)

DIY Plant Shelf Display (IKEA Hack)

If you guys follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that we got a puppy this year! He is an endless ball of energy and curiosity that has led to some recently emptied planters… Read More

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Look for Less: DIY Anthropologie Colorado Vases

DIY Anthropologie Colorado Vases

We’re getting ready to move soon and I’m dying to decorate the new place! I’m trying to explore different colors this time around and keep getting drawn to soft palettes in rough textures like Anthropologie’s Colorado vases. The simple shapes stand out in unusual colors, but sometimes those colors just don’t go with what you’ve got […] Read More

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Spring Favorites from Target’s Opalhouse – Rattan, Bone, & Fringe

Spring Favorites from Target's Opalhouse

Target’s new Opalhouse line is almost here and I 👏 am 👏 living 👏 for it. Opalhouse is Target’s answer to boho powerhouse Anthropologie with several pieces making me double take. (Seriously, look at Anthro’s lumbar pillow then at Target’s). A lot of the Opalhouse pieces are great style dupes but get buried under the massive collection. And so, […] Read More

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DIY Rattan Tea Box

I am all about the rattan/cane trend that’s popping up everywhere. Cane webbing sheets are pretty cheap and lend themselves to some amazing DIYs! While real rattan furniture might be out of budget (and be completely destroyed by pupper), this DIY rattan teabox is an easy way to bring in the trend and get rid of […] Read More

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Cinnamon Spiced Honey Buns Perfect for Easter

Spiced Honey Buns

Everytime a holiday rolls around and I brainstorm DIYs, I always come back to recipes. Each holiday has such a distinct flavor that I want to experiment with the traditional and see what happens! Caramel trees for Christmas, gold coin, lemon shortbread cookies for St. Patrick’s Day… and Honey Buns for Easter because, well, they sound like […] 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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