Back-to-School Crafts: DIY Tassel Necklaces

DIY Tassel Necklaces: We said goodbye to summer last week and are now back at school…still in our summer haze though.  With school comes back-to-school shopping, and my girls love all the new clothes, shoes and accessories they want to buy.  As a kid, one of my favorite things I Read More

Stella’s Painting Party

Let’s play with color!  Stella is the little artist in the family.  Always drawing, painting and creating.  So she was right on board when I suggested having a painting party for her 9th birthday.  She’s hit the pre-tween stage so she wanted to be involved in all the planning.  Cool Read More

Silhouette Art

In love with silhouettes? There is a charming little art book called Silhouette Art that is full of paper, instructions and patterns for making modern heirlooms. It comes with everything you need to make personal silhouettes. There are so many fun things you can do with silhouettes–use them on personal Read More

Teacher’s V-day Gift

Instead of chocolates, give your child’s teacher a small bouquet of posies this Valentine’s–wrapped in a cone. How cute is that? The instruction are here.

Local Spots

There are a few places I need to visit around my local area. Whenever something new and different pops up, I get a little excited. It’s not often that “cool” stores and restaurants open up in the suburbs. No. If you want urban and chic, head to the NYC. I Read More

Tulip Favor

I love the idea of giving flowers away as baby or bridal shower favors. They are beautiful and cheap! And you can tackle two things as one–centerpiece and favors. This tulip favor idea is so adorable and clever. I like the idea of using the tulips as place settings.

Costume Jewelry

Here’s a great idea on how to reuse old costume jewelry that’s been sitting in your jewelry box. Attach it to ribbon to make it into a bracelet or belt.

DIY Fabric

Have you heard of Karma Kraft? You upload a photo or design you love and they’ll print the image on fabric or better yet a pillow or shirt. Many times I’ll see a basic pattern on stationary that I really like. How cool it would be to make it a Read More

Tie-Dye Window Displays

Every time I enter an Anthro store there is always an interesting window/ceiling/wall display. Three stores are near my house and each one is styled differently. I love the uniqueness–one of the reasons why I love to shop there. Another creative idea…tie-dye linens, cut them up and hang them from Read More

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