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• Our First Home: A Duplex

  

  On Friday, July 17th it became official; Ken and I kicked off our first home buying experience by also simultaneously becoming landlords. Yep, we bought a... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Hexagonal DIY Desktop Organizer

  

  The carefree days of summer are fleeting and for many that means school is quickly approaching. ‘Back to School’ was always a bittersweet time. Was it for anyon... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Du Jour: Grid Pattern Projects

  

  Initially when I saw the grid motif showing its pretty face in fashion and home goods this year, I had an immediate and uncontrollable flash back to the 80’s... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Célfie Clutch DIY

  

  Though I’m not much of a selfie-taker, I am quite enamored with Sincerely Jules’ play on Céline’s logo, reinterpreting it into the viral graphic Célfie... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Easy Breezy Serape Shorts

  

  We’re seeing a resurgence of Mexican serape patterns in interiors and fashion lately, and I’ve got to say I’m into it! I came across this lovely serape printed... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Printable Temporary Tattoos

  

  Happy Monday! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Today I’m talking tattoos here on F M. I’ve never made the plunge into the world of real ink, because I haven’... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Pink Flamingo Pillow for Sugar & Cloth

  

  I recently signed on to contribute for Sugar Cloth–one of my all time favorite DIY blogs! Ashley, the creative genius behind S C, is a fountain of... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Pink Grapefruit Sno Cones

  

  It’s been HOT HOT HOT here the past few days, so I’ve been doing all I can to embrace the heat and not shut all the windows and screen doors to pump the A/C.... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Makers Spotlight No. 3

  

  Every time I gather research for the Makers Spotlight column, I’m always amazed by the handmade talent I discover. With so many passionate people out there... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Our San Francisco Checklist

  

  Back in 2012 as honeymooners, Ken and I had a 3 day layover in San Francisco while en route to Maui. We planned it that way so we could check out the Bay Area... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIYs to Try // No. 15

  

  Truth be told, Ken and I are a couple of homebodies at heart, but the moment summer hits, our weekend calendar seems to fill up like the apocalypse is imminent... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Big Sur Travel Guide: Eat + Stay + Do

  

  Big Sur, California is a place like no other, and I’d highly recommend spending a few nights in the area if you’re making the PCH roadtrip or just need a... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Our California Coast Roadtrip + Travel Tips!

  

  If we’re acquainted in Instaland, you’re probably already aware that Ken and I road tripped down the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to Big Sur for a... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Big Sur: We’re Coming for You

  

  And…we’re off to cruise the California coast! I’m currently taking a bit of a summer vacay to relax in Big Sur, get lost amongst the redwoods, eat my weight in... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Woven Paper Basket for Design Sponge

  

  This week brought on one of those “pinch me” moments when the tutorial I’d created for Design*Sponge went live on Wednesday. But to really explain the... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Big Sur Style

  

  Somehow the first half of June has snuck by us, and Ken and I are already hopping a plane to Big Sur on Saturday. Whoa. #wherehasjunegone !? Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Prismatic Magnets (Video)

  

  I’m pumped today (to say the least) to share my first ever stop motion video! I’ve been wanting to try my hand at one for a few months now, because I think... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try // No. 15

  

  Ahhh….summer, glorious summer. The sun-filled season us Northerners wait year round for is finally here, so let the good times roll with these 5 fun things to... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Timber Side Table DIY

  

  I recently heard that studies show renters (though it’s a must have on their checklist) don’t actually use their unit balconies, which surprised me because Ken... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Inkdot Instagram Art

  

  It was a sad Thursday last November when my laptop decided it was the end of the road and crashed, taking with it about 6 years of travel photos, most of which... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL