This half-circle zippered pouch would be the perfect little bag to carry for quick errands. See the tutorial here. Have you ever wished you had a cookie cutter for a particular shape? Well, you can solve that problem by making your own customized cookie cutter Next time I come across some globe light fixtures, I’m […]
Happy Donut Day!
Guys, in the US it’s National Donut Day, and it’s not too late to whip up a batch! Even if you don’t live here, you can still celebrate this important holiday. Have you ever made your own donuts? I try to avoid fried foods, which is why most of these recipes are baked. You’ll need […]
Shop Update
Lately I’ve been having lots of fun with metal. Not the kind you headbang to. The kind you cut with a saw and solder and hammer (which makes a similar din to the musical kind). These simple copper circles are one of the first pairs of earrings I made. They’re pretty minimalist, but the large […]
Watermelon Mojito Cocktail
As it has started to feel like real summer, I’ve been craving watermelon. So I bought one the other day. But you know how on those tables for changing babies in public restrooms, they have warnings not to leave your baby unattended? Watermelons should come with those. I was preparing to cut mine up, and […]
Vertical Garden Update
This weekend I finally hung up the succulent vertical garden I made out of a shadow box (tutorial here). Here’s what it looked like right after I finished planting it about 3 weeks ago: And here’s what it looks like now, hung on a fence in my yard: Seeing these two photos next to one […]
Links I Like
This copper pipe wall sconce is brilliant. Definitely adding it to my list of future projects. What a pretty (and easy) beaded necklace. 10 Ways to Make a Cocktail Stick will help you dress up your drinks. Don’t be surprised if you see some of these in my future cocktail recipes. This little fox stamp […]
DIY Cream Soda + Root Beer Cream Soda Cocktail
When I started this kitchen project, I was surprised to discover that cream soda doesn’t actually contain any cream. It seems like it should, doesn’t it? Although commercial cream sodas are probably made with artificial flavors, “cream soda” flavor is really easy to create with just sugar, lemon, and vanilla.
Outfit Post: Pink and Marble
This marble necklace is one of those finds that didn’t make it into my regular wardrobe for a long time after buying it. It’s easy to take things for granted when they’re inexpensive impulse buys, as is the case with this necklace. I bought it at a stoop sale for $5 one day in San […]
DIY Braided Thread and Chain Wrap Bracelet Tutorial
This fun bracelet DIY is a great way to update your wrists for spring. It’s pretty easy to make, and very customizable. I used gunmetal chain and cool colors (or mermaid colors, as I came to think of them), but with different colors or a gold or silver chain you can go for a totally […]