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• DIY Bunny Ears Twist Tie

  

  When I visited Aix-en-Provence with my mother a couple of years ago we came upon this adorable kiosk selling twist ties. The idea was simple yet so ingenious. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  For the first time in a very long time/ever I felt kind of caught up...which means that I'm probably forgetting something, but I'm enjoying the fleeting moment... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  This Girl | Reads | Vacays Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Wallpaper Floral Wreath

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp I'm doing a monthly project for the Laura Ashley blog and this month I tried out their wallpaper on a spring wreath and I LOVE how... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DESIGN, DÉCOR, and DIY HAPPY HOUR with Sofa.com

  

  This Saturday, I’m partnering up with one of my favorite brands, Sofa.com U.S for a Pinterest Happy Hour: an afternoon of live pinning featuring my favorite... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• On Creating Community

  

  I often get asked "who do you look up to most professionally?" My answer is rather long-winded because the list of people I admire is long and varied. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Plant Stands

  

  It's all about bringing the outdoors in right now and there are some really lovely ways to do it.DIY plant stand from A Beautiful MessDIY staghorn fern from... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Pageant of the Masters: Pieter Faes

  

  I grew up going to the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, California, an annual pageant that recreates the paintings of the masters with live models (as yo... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Handmade Easter Planner

  

  I made a Valentine's Day planner for last minute overachievers because I personally love it when someone tells me how to arrange my schedule. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  was awesome and nuts and insane and bizarre. There was lots of good sprinkled with some truly weird moments that made me rethink if people have read the "how... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  's natural pose is hanging upside down in a bed of black-eyed susans.This Girl | Studies | Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Plywood

  

  I'm stunned at these plywood projects. Aren't they amazing? Plywood is so cheap and versatile. If I had more of a workshop to work with, I'd be getting down... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Birthday Cake Care Package

  

  photography by Trisha ZempI met the clever Alana Jones Mann at Alt in January and she gave me her adorable business cards which were mini cakes made from make-u... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• "You've Been Flocked" Prank for April Fools

  

  While I was in Palm Springs for Meet Make Do with the other wonderful crafty ladies (check out more of our fun here and here), I caught a glimpse of a photo my... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Week

  

  Spring has sprung? After a minor snowfall on Tuesday, yes. If only the world could live in spring all the time. I'd take it. Last week I wore all yellow to... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl: St. Patrick's Day Edition

  

  This Girl wears green and does so proudly.THIS GIRL | DINES | WORKSSee more This Girl Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room: Campaign Style

  

  I've been spotting all sorts of campaign-style DIYs lately and I love the finishing touch they add to a simple piece. Traditional campaign furniture was meant t... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Rainbow Flower Wreath for St. Patrick's Day

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp Green for St. Patrick's Day can be awfully obtrusive to a non-green lover. I do love the color but sometimes it can come in the most... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 5 Ways to Gift Wrap for Spring

  

  photography by Trisha ZempSpring is creeping in now (aside from yesterday's snow) and I'm getting anxious for a new color palette and new projects. You know wha... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 9 Handmade St. Patrick's Day Projects

  

  I find St. Patrick's projects simple. All you need is green and rainbow and you're set. Here are some of my favorite handmade projects for the luck of the Irish. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE