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Everything We DIY’ed for our Modern Beach Wedding

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I’m imaging both of us in the above photo thinking ‘What? All the wedding DIYs are finally up??”. Yes indeed party people. This is everything we DIY’ed for our modern beach wedding. Because a lot of our DIYs were done the week of, we don’t have process pics and more than a handful didn’t have […] Read More

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DIY Wood and Vinyl Wedding Signs (aka how to get vinyl to stick to wood)

DIY Wood and Vinyl Wedding Signs

This is the last full wedding DIY tutorial because the complete list of projects we did for our wedding is going up next week! This one is more of a general vinyl tips list, but hey, someone out there is searching for this information. I know I was. Read More

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Let Me Upgrade Ya: 2 Minute DIY Summer Beach Hat Hack

DIY Summer Beach Hat Hack

I’m never going to reach the end of my rope guys. Remember last month’s necklace DIY? And how I said you could make a necklace in every color? That might have been an understatement. With about 97 of the 100 ft left, I’m looking for ways to use more rope. This DIY summer beach hat […] Read More

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Renter Friendly DIY Sunglasses Holder for End of Summer Storage

Renter Friendly DIY Sunglasses Holder

You know when you have an idea, fall in love with it, then convince yourself someone must have already done it? With all the DIY shelves out there, I thought for sure this one was already taken. After all, once summer ends we all need a place to store our sunglasses right? Read More

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Solar Eclipse Lemon Curd Cheesecake Bites

Solar Eclipse Lemon Curd Cheesecake Bites

We’re having a solar eclipse party at work tomorrow so I went to Pinterest to look for themed desserts and found… nothing. Not even sunchips. And so good people of the internet, I bring you THE solar eclipse dessert,  Solar Eclipse Lemon Curd Cheesecake Bites. 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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