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• Maker’s Spotlight //No. 2

  

  Hope you had a great long weekend! I’m excited to share an amazing round-up of makers this week in the 2nd ever Maker’s Spotlight! Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Kaleidoscope Inspired Paper Art

  

  Happy Hump Day! Today I’m sharing a DIY paper art piece I created for Homedit inspired by the colorful and geometric sensibility of kaleidoscopes. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Spring Style in the Loop

  

  Typically you’ll find me behind the lens, rather than in front of it, but every once in awhile it’s fun to mix up the handmade posts with a lifestyle one here... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Dancing Mannequin Magnets

  

  After a bit of radio silence during a non-stop busy week, I’m back today to #1) wish you a Happy Friday! YAY! And #2) share a fun interactive mannequin magnet... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Hand Sculpture

  

  Okay you guys, I have a SUPER simple DIY on the books for today. It’s so simple I’m not even sure we can call this a tutorial, so we won’t. It’s more like a... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIYs to Try // No. 14

  

  Hey Guys and Happy Monday! The apple and cherry blossoms were all abloom this weekend in the North Loop and the scent was incredible, not to mention stunning! Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Patio Serving Tray

  

  Hello Hump Day! The weather in Minneapolis has been sunny, warm and downright fantastico so far this week, so naturally it’s not hard to be in a good mood. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Stilted Floor Mirror DIY

  

  I came across this floor mirror on Pinterest, and fell in love with the unique simplicity of its Scandinavian design. Of course, I couldn’t help but figure out... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• A Million Thanks

  

  Happy Friday! I think about this a lot, but don’t actually verbalize it often enough, so I thought I’d take a second and express my total gratitude to you... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Maker’s Spotlight

  

  I’m hoping to start a recurring column here on Francois et Moi bringing light to the Makers out there who are creating original and inspiring pieces to enhance... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Minimal X-Shaped Coasters DIY

  

  Hello there and happy Friday! It’s another Homedit tutorial here on Francois et Moi today where we’ve created a striking set of X-shaped modern coasters from... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try // No. 13

  

  5 DIY ideas you’ve got to check out this week! You Make It Chandelier | Lindsey Adelman Carpet Floor Pouf | Style Me Pretty Living Copper Bud Vase | Annabode... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try // No. 13

  

  5 DIY ideas you’ve got to check out this week! You Make It Chandelier | Lindsay Adelman Carpet Floor Pouf | Style Me Pretty Living Copper Bud Vase | Annabode... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Make a Boho Lumbar Pillow from a Table Runner

  

  I’m a huge fan of mixing black and white geometrics with subtle blush tones in an otherwise light and airy white interior. There’s something that feels so... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Bike Basket

  

  I love a good bike basket. There’s just something nostalgic and downright picture-perfect about them–don’t you think? I’d been wanting to get one last summer fo... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Summer Scheming: The Patio

  

  When we moved out of our old apartment last October, we donated our tired, mismatched outdoor furniture, and now are starting from scratch with our new outdoor... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Tiered Plate Stand

  

  Happy Easter Weekend! When I was at the thrift store a last month, I came across a vintage china set being sold off piece by piece. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Tiered Plate Stand

  

  Happy Easter Weekend! When I was at the thrift store a last month, I came across a vintage china set being sold off piece by piece. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• French Croissant Workshop for Mother’s Day

  

  The art of French croissant making is something my Mom and I have always wanted to learn. So per her birthday request, we signed up for Craftsy’s Online Class:... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Summer Road Trip: The Pacific Coast Highway

  

  Happy Friday! I have been dreaming about a Pacific Coast roadtrip for about a year now. Remember this post? And with my 30th birthday in sight, Ken and I decide... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL