A few motifs for this lampshade chandelier: the shapes that I think are elegant in this lampshade are the flower of life and infinity shapes. The flower of life shape can be achieved by a closely woven together double half hitch. It looks like circles layered over each other. The infinity shape comes from a double josephine knot. DIY Macrame… View Post
Stuck in the summer doldrums? It’s that time of year when the days stretch long (yes!) but the sweltering heat keeps us indoors during the mid-day hours. If you work full-time like me, you can’t go outside anyway. Thank goodness for a/c. If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up to make your desk more inviting, try bringing a little low-maintenance… View Post
During our stay in Tamarindo, we had the opportunity to attend a board shaping demo with Robert August. You may have heard of him from the movie Endless Summer, which he and his friends filmed while surfing across the world. Robert August spends most of his days now in Tamarindo, in addition to traveling here and there. If you ever… View Post
Hello, summer tassel earrings. If you like to put some fun fringe on like I do, you’re in luck! Throw some easygoing tassels on pretty much everything this summer. Try wearing tassels in a new way with these DIY ombre stacked tassel earrings. It only takes about an hour to make them. DIY Ombre Stacked Tassel Earrings Materials 1 Skein… View Post
Who else loves custom art on phone cases? Some of my favorite phone case designs on the market right now are white henna-inspired line drawings on clear cases. You can easily make one yourself without shouldering the heavy printing costs of going through a company like Casetify. Check out this easy DIY henna phone case for how to make a… View Post
Hand embroidery brings a unique touch to any piece of clothing. Embroidered accents embellish so many apparel and home pieces lately, but my personal favorites are the amazing detailed ones made by creatives and fiber artists. It’s actually really easy to get started with a little hand embroidery yourself, although it does take time to master. I made this cute… View Post
Ready for a little spring cleaning? While you’re sprucing up your space to make room for a bit of fresh air, add a cute DIY macrame hanging planter in a window corner this year! Fancy knots, clean white edges, and fresh succulents are a welcome sight in the spring sunlight. I love the way this looks in our breakfast nook… View Post
Bath bombs. One of life’s little luxuries. What better way is there to round off a Monday than with a nice bath? Make it fancy with a bath bomb. These diy bath bombs are super easy to make and even easier to enjoy. It’s awesome to have these on hand, but it’s even better to give them as gifts. This… View Post