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Grid Inspiration

The monochromatic plaid.

In my autumn ootd I mentioned how in love with grid patterns I’ve become.  I want to spray paint everything white & line everything! The pattern is so clean & graphic, it translates well into any medium. Here’s my grid favorites roundup: Checkered Outfit | Damernas Varld Checkered Sheets | caisak [similar sheets here & here] DIY […] Read More

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Fall F[oil]age Nails

Layered, brushed metallic nails for fall.

The more North I get, the more real fall I see. Not too many leaves changing colors in Florida. To celebrate the changing colors, here is a nail diy. There’s no right or wrong way to do this one. The final look reminds me of mixed metals and fall foliage. You will need: 1 bottle […] Read More

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Best of diy halloween costumes

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Kelly’s vibrant personality over at Studio DIY really shines in her food inspired costumes. Using basic wardrobe pieces with unexpected props, her collection is a real treat. [costume archive link] Couple costumes can begin to feel old & trite. The Say Yes team’s ideas are far from it, pulling ideas from classic pairings to pop […] Read More

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Autumn Lunch Date Outfit

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I’ve never been one much for plaid (I know! I’m sorry!). I’d rather mix patterns and colors throughout an outfit than in just one piece. That’s why I’m loving the windowpane patterns this season. My favorite piece would be these pants from Target. They’re ridiculously comfortable and have slowly taken over the place of my […] Read More

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Say it in enamel

Let your lapel do the talking. Modern flair to tell it as it is.

Pins have come a long way from the Disney collections we use to wear with pride. Now, they’re becoming tangible pieces of art, telling the world what you’re interested in. Coffee? Cats? Kim K’s cry face? These small accessories with a lot of sass can elevate the most basic outfit. These pins are the first […] 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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