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• Francois Renovates: Bed & Bath

  

  This post is part of an ongoing series, Francois Renovates. Find the other posts in this series Here, Here, Here, Here Here. Good Monday Morning! Today I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Du Jour: Kick Your Home Style Up a Notch with These Handmade Projects

  

  Okay crafty babes, it’s Friday which means it’s time for another round-up of DIY du Jour projects. Yahoo! I seriously want every. single one. of these projects... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Francois Renovates: Kitchen Reveal {Before & After}

  

  This post is part of an ongoing series, Francois Renovates. Find the other posts in this series Here, Here, Here Here At long last, here are the Before Afte... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s Du Jour: Weekend Homemaking

  

  Hey! There’s a long weekend coming up, and at our place that usually means an opportunity to work on projects à la maison. Luckily, there’s nothing pressing lik... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Concrete & Brass Trays

  

  I love making things, period. But every so often, a project like these Concrete Brass Trays come along and gets me extra, uber excited. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Francois Renovates: Living & Dining Room Before & After

  

  This post is part of a larger series, Francois Renovates. Find the other posts in this series Here, Here Here. With the Fall hullabaloo of DIY renovating,... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Flip Clock Style Calendar for Your Desk

  

  Oh hey Friday! So glad you made it! Today I’m talking about a retro favorite of mine: old school flip clocks. You know, like the one on the movie Groundhog... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• New Year, New Planner! Planner Cover DIY

  

  Happy Twenty Sixteen! After a much needed break, many of us are back to work and preparing for the year ahead. To tell the truth, I’ve never been super great... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Top DIY Projects of 2015

  

  Wow. Today is the last Monday of 2015! The year always seem to just fly doesn’t it? When I started blogging 2 years ago, my main intent was simply to challenge... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Make a Flay Lay 2016 Sign for NYE

  

  Good Morning! Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday (whatever you celebrate!). It’s amazing how instantaneously the whirlwind of Christmas halts and how... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Winter Solstice: 5 Simple Ways to Celebrate

  

  Every year, the Winter Solstice sneaks up on me. You too? Christmas, in all it’s glory, dominates the spotlight for the first 3 weeks of December, so by the tim... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Last Minute Preparations: Watercolor Candy Ribbon Place Cards

  

  If you’re still in need of some last minute entertaining ideas for Christmas, or even New Years, for that matter, pull up a seat because you’re in the right... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Dala Horse Ornaments & Gift Toppers

  

  If you’re in a wrapping rut this season, try these simple clay Dala Horses which easily take gifts from blah to showstopper in about an hour. Write the... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Swedish Candle Wreath DIY

  

  I’m 50% Swedish + a mixture of Norwegian, Finnish and English in that order for the other 50%. So I always have my eye out for new Scandinavian decor and... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Holiday Gift Guide: The Minimalist

  

  Need last minute gift ideas for that hard-to-buy-for, design-savvy minimalist in your life? Here are a few ideas to run with. Though it’s late in the game,... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Sea Salt Bourbon Soft Caramels

  

  I’m bringing back an oldie, but a goodie today, you guys. Just over 2 years ago, I shared my tried and true soft caramel recipe, and today it’s still one of... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Du Jour: Inspired Holiday Sweets

  

  I definitely have go-to Holiday cookie recipes (spritz, wreath cookies, caramel), nostalgic favorites that Ken and I make every year. We all do, oui? Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Holiday Gift Guide: For the Makers

  

  Happy Monday! How’s the Holiday shopping going? If you have a crafter to buy for, well then you must check out this list! As someone who creates for a living,... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Hand Lettered Menus + Watercolor Napkins for We Make Collective

  

  I almost can’t believe we’re talking New Years when Christmas is still at center stage, but if you’re hosting a New Years Eve gathering then you’ve probably at... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Du Jour: The Non-Traditional Holiday Wreath

  

  October November were particularly heavy contributing months for me (where I was busy creating content for other brands), but I’ve got a little break in the... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL