I mean, who doesn’t love a good candle? The scent, the ambiance, the magic in the flicker of the flame… aahh, it’s relaxing just thinking about it. I don’t go too crazy with candles, but I do have my favorite scents and I was excited to receive my Sib-lings DIY candle set in Scent No.6 …
How To Make Your Roller Skates Fit Better // DIY Faux Fur Lining
As much as I love all of my new skates, there is just something so retro/fun about the white skates that remind me of the ’80s and I could never part with them… and in fact will probably still wear them from time to time, especially with my new wheels and reds bearings, which make …
DIY Home Decor // Faux Stone Hand Sculpture, Statue, Art, Jewelry Holder
Okay so… this is a really simple DIY, almost unworthy of a post BUT it turned out pretty cute so I thought I’d share anyway. I did far more work to create my DIY Faux Stone Accent tables than I did on this, but since I had a little spray paint left over, I thought …
DIY // How To Make A Skate Leash Carrying Strap from a Belt
I’m not sure who originated this idea, but it’s genius (I think it’s similar to a yoga mat carrying strap). Not only is this leash easy to pull on and off of your roller skates, it makes carrying them a breeze. You can wear it over your shoulder or if your leash is short enough, …
How To Turn and Old Table into a Statement Desk
Wearing: DIY Faux Fur Knot Headband, Checkered Sweatshirt, DIY Vintage Levi’s with Pom Poms I have used the Ikea Expedit Desk in two different home offices now for about 10 years, and it has worked out really well for me. When I took over this new office space though, I knew I’d need a new …
My Office Sitting Area // DIY Ceiling Tiles Installation + Before & After
Well, I must admit that I have not entirely finished decorating my office sitting area BUT I finally received my globe chandelier/pendant light fixture and was so excited to share I thought it wouldn’t really matter. And even though I really didn’t capture many angles of the space (oops), this is the sitting area you …
DIY // How To Paint Light Switch Covers to Match your Walls
When thinking about painting dark walls in my new office, switches and plugs must also be taken into consideration. I didn’t want WHITE switch plates everywhere because it would draw the eye right to them. I could have chosen black plates or metallic covers or even opted for a pretty decorative plate in a similar …
DIY // How to Level Up Your Fingerless Knit Gloves with Faux Fur
I have a few pairs of these knit fingerless gloves and I have to say, I actually prefer the ones that have the finger holes, but either way, I like my fingers exposed for phone capability and photo-ready hands and wear whichever pair matches my outfit better. This green pair have seen better days. The …
DIY Woven Cane Ceiling Panels for Fluorescent Light Fixture
As I mentioned in my First Look at My New Office post a few days ago, I knew when I walked into this space that this is where my desk would go. The ceiling on this side is dropped with recessed boxed fluorescent lighting fixtures and flanked with a popcorn textured finish. The other side …
DIY // How to Make Faux Stone Accent Tables with Spray Paint
I’m finally in what I consider the most fun part of my office renovation and that is DECORATING! Chad has been working on my desk makeover, which just needed a (major planing and sanding) and paint refresh, but he gave it a really cool distressed top I can’t wait to show you and in the …
DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments // Little White Houses
I’m clearly obsessed with tiny houses as Christmas decor this year and I don’t even know why! After making my DIY A-Frame Winter Cabin a few weeks ago, I thought it would be really cute to make a tiny one as an ornament for the tree… and then I sort of forgot about it until …
DIY A-Frame Winter Cabin …Mid-Century Modern Holiday Home Decor
On day four of election night (last Friday) and after completing one and a half 1000pc puzzles in the 3 nights prior, I was going a bit stir crazy and needed a bigger project to keep my mind and my hands busy. With the holidays just around the corner and everyone decorating for Christmas already, …
I’m Speaking Statement T-shirt DIY
FINALLY some fun DIY Inspiration! I’ve been feeling so crafty lately, searching for a little inspiration without avail BUT THIS, this was inspiring. Not so much that Kamala had to say it A MILLION times during the debate the other night, but for so many other reasons, and I wanted to make my own version… …
DIY Beading Jewelry Kit by Saskia & What I Made
I must admit, of all the DIYs I’ve done in my life, jewelry and beading has never really been high on my list. The only reason really is that I didn’t know how to do it. I never really learned or taught myself to DIY clasps and closures and so I avoided the whole category …
DIY // Upgrade a Ribbed Tank Top with Chic Bow Shoulders
Dare I say I’m a little bit afraid of quarantine ending and life going back to normal? (GASP!) What is normal anyway? Dare I also say that in the past few weeks I have maybe surrendered to the quarantine and accepted life as we know it and everything became a little easier? YIKES! Truthfully, I …