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Last Minute Costume | Sorry Dancer

Last Minute Costume, Sorry Music Video Dancer | ctrlcurate.com

We were invited to a last minute party tomorrow, which calls for a last minute costume! Refinery29 just did a piece on the magical lipstick used in JB’s Sorry music video, & I thought the bold, graphic styles in the video would be fun to wear.  Layer it up or strip it down for whatever climate. You […] Read More

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Halloween Recipe Roundup

Halloween Recipe Roundup | ctrlcurate.com

We’re going home for Thanksgiving, so we won’t have a chance to make a full course, holiday meal. That’s been a goal of mine since seeing our apartment’s kitchen. Adulthood! Meal planning! Things that make me feel accomplished in the kitchen, thumbs up. I’ve only really started getting into cooking since moving up to Chicago, […] Read More

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DIY Designer Operation Game Costume

DIY Operation Game Costume | ctrlcurate.com

This is M.’s & my first Halloween in the same city, so of course we (I) wanted to do a couple’s costume. The requirements were: it had to be cheap & easy. Digging through our closet to find some base costume elements, I found a pair of scrubs M. wears volunteering. Well, if he was going […] Read More

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10 published posts! ctrl + curate is rolling right along. I’m in full party planning mode, as we decided to host our first Halloween party! In preparation for that, this weekend I’ll be: + eating a Chicago classic + wondering if anyone lucky enough to live near one of these guys can hook me up […] Read More

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DIY Halloween roundup | ctrlcurate.com

M. & I are still deciding if we’re hosting anything this Halloween- it’s our first apartment but it’s bit out of the way for people. So instead, here are the diy’s I would be doing for my fantasy party for your crafting pleasures. Coco & Mingo | Printable Halloween Labels Mini Eco | Pop-up Halloween invitations The Band Wife | […] 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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