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Free Printable Letter to Santa Cute Enough to Keep

Free Printable Letter to Santa

With our first little one on the way, it’s got me thinking of all the holiday traditions my family used to do with us when we were kids. One of the classics was, of course, writing to Santa. we would “borrow” my dad’s legal pads and write our lists and helpfully attach ripped-out pages from […] Read More

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Realistic Spice Organization DIY for Efficient Cooking

Realistic Spice Organization

Part DIY, part organization, but today’s post is mostly just a real life solution for a small everyday annoyance. We, like many of you I’m sure, LOVE spices. My mom drilled into us that one of the greatest sins against food is under seasoning. Cut to our spice cabinet in the condo and it was […] Read More

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Cricut Explore 3 Review, FAQS, and Who It’s For

Cricut Explore 3 Review & FAQs

Something exciting has hit the world of DIYing and today we’re diving in. Cricut let me test out one of their new machines (you might have caught the unboxing on Instagram ;)) for this Cricut Explore 3 Review and I cannot wait to share all the details! I already have 2 Cricut machines (the Maker […] Read More

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Budget

Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts

Happy (soon to be) Mother’s Day! Did May sneak up on you too? I’m usually on top of major gift events like birthdays or Christmas, but somehow Mother’s Day always gets me. Which usually means I’m left looking for what I can quickly ship in time that Mom will actually like. Lucky for you, I’ve been through this a few times that I have a decent list going.

Here are some giftable indulgences for every budget that yes, can arrive within 1-3 days. Read More

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DIY Work From Home Shirt – AKA My New Uniform

DIY Work From Home Shirt - AKA My New Uniform

I’ve been pretty light this year with DIYs. My studio has been my work from home office for over a year now and honestly, it’s been great for my mental health to be able to close the office door at the end of the workday and not look at it until it’s time for work […] 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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