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• DIY Easter Egg Name Settings

  

  Photography by Trisha ZempTo top off the spring party spread (see previous posts here and here), I made these mini Easter egg name settings. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Ombre Candle Votives

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp I picked up a ton of tabletop goodies for the spring table setting (see the full post here) including some simple candle votives... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Spring Pastel Tablesetting

  

  photography by Trisha ZempYesterday I showed how to make the paper tulip centerpiece and I thought I'd provide an idea on how to display it in a beautiful... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Make a Spring Centerpiece with Tulips

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp Fortuitously (?), I got sick last week. I was supposed to read the book for this month's book club (feel free to join in! More deets... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Easter Basket Liner

  

  Here's my latest for the Laura Ashley blog. I made a liner for an Easter basket using their sweet Aviary Garden fabric. It's the perfect springy fabric.... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Room to Room: Macrame

  

  Macrame used to give me the icks, but I'm seeing people make such lovely things with it that I can't help but be impressed. I'm really digging these projects. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Flower Volcano.

  

  Man, sometimes I wish I had the budget to carry out the things I have in my head like a FLOWER VOLCANO! The folks at Sony created this flower eruption from 8... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Dip Dyeing Spring

  

  At some point I got really into baskets and acquired way too many for our small apartment. I thought it would be nice to gussy them up just a tad while still... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  I planted three peony plants in our yard this week, which hopefully means that spring is here to stay! Besides that, I had to take it a bit easy this week as I... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  | Dreams | SportsSee more This Girl hereHave a happy weekend! Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Easter Egg Terrarium

  

  Last year I came up with with some life-size Easter egg terrariums with mini paper flowers (see here). I wanted to try it with live plants this year to give... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Acrylic

  

  I remember when I started seeing acrylic making its way back onto the stage a few years ago and I was not a fan. I've since turned around and love so many thing... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• No-sew Fabric Rope Easter Basket

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp Are you ready for the easiest, no-sew fabric Easter basket? I'm actually quite thrilled with how this one turned out and how sturdy i... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Intern Search

  

  If you're expecting a book club review today, you're right! BUT, I got sick last week and didn't get a chance to complete the book (aghhh!) because I couldn't... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  I spent this week in California at Craftcation in Ventura, where I spoke on a panel and taught a workshop. I was hoping for sun and frolics but it was a little... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 5 Minute Bookbinding

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp I'm attending 2 conferences this week and I needed some last minute notebooks for my note taking so my stellar intern, Trisha Zemp,... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Marble

  

  How awesome are these marble DIYs?! Did you notice that there was no actual marble used?! There are some mighty clever people in the world you guys! Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Potted Paper Easter Lily

  

  Greetings from California! I'm here on the beaches of Ventura enjoying the crafter's paradise at Craftcation where I'll be speaking and doing a workshop... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Mini Basket Place Settings

  

  You know I love me anything oversized, but a good mini project puts me in squeals too. When I came across these mini Easter baskets I had a real cuteness... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars (play)list: April

  

  Every month, Lars' music editor, Kev Nemelka creates a fabulous playlist for us. Check out previous playlists here. Click on the image above to access the... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE