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Gift Guide: For the Little Ones

Gift Guide: For the Little Ones

When I first started studying industrial design, I thought I wanted to be a toy maker. Playfully creative & educational, toys are our first learning tools! These basic forms open up limitless play interpretations. And, these guys will look as good on the floor as they do on a shelf. 1 | Wood puzzle, safari […] Read More

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Winterberry Lippies & Swatches

Winterberry Lippies & Swatches

I love a good dark lipstick. Naked eyes & a bold color makes any late morning more polished. Here are my favorite winter tones to wear- from brick red to sugar plum purple. Perfect for holiday parties! Bichette | ColourPop $5 Creature | ColourPop $5 Leather | ColourPop $5 Mink Brown | Wet n Wild $1 Cruella | NARS […] Read More

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Gift Guide: Office Ohm

Gift Guide: For Office Ohm

Coming back to the office after a holiday weekend is rough. Why not help someone this holiday season spruce up their home away from home? Inhale office ohm, exhale knowing Christmas is right around the corner. We can make it. 1 | Tipsy writer (Leibal, $35) 2 | Karlsson desk clock (kikki.k, $40) 3 | Cork cone (HAND-EYE SUPPLY, $28) 4 | […] Read More

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Gift Guide: For the Cook

Gift Guide: For the Cook

Happy Thanksgiving! Short write up today in honor of turkey day. Whether you’re hosting or visiting, these cooking gifts would be perfect now & at Christmas. 1 | Monthly spice box (RawSpiceBar, $6/month). 3 hand-picked, freshly ground blends with each box. 2 | Ceramic citrus juicer (Father Rabbit, $22). Allow for extra shipping time from Auckland. 3 | Oak serving board (belayahvoya, $69) […] Read More

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Gift Guide: For the Caffeinated

Gift Guide: For the Caffeinated

Ah, life juice. The instant way to make any morning better. Here are a few gift ideas for the caffeine lover in your life, or for yourself as you make the final push at work or exam week until Thanksgiving. 1 | Coffee subscription (Drift Away Coffee, $12-372). For more options, visit here. 2 | French press pin (The […] 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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