1. Crafting a skinny leather belt is probably easier than you think! 2. Need a quick holiday gift? Whip up a chain and leather wrap bracelet. 3. Make modern and festive brushstroke ornaments. 4. These mini star piñatas can be used as ornaments, but you can also fill them with additional treats. 5. I really like the understated looks of these […]
DIY Inspiration: Chunky Knits
Don’t these super chunky wool blankets look incredibly warm and cuddly? Perfect for curling up under on a cold winter night, and they look beautiful even when not in use. There are lots of places to buy them, and if you don’t knit, employing a skilled knitter to make one for you is a great […]
DIY JOY Holiday Banner/Garland
Make a glittery custom word holiday garland.
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1. Intrigued by this homemade hairspray and volumizing powder. 2. Sew up some mountain pillows to bring a little bit of the outdoors inside. 3. Package and give paperwhite bulbs as an easy hostess gift (or grow them in glass bottles.) 4. Love the look of these clever copper pipe vases. 5. Give your table a rustic touch with this salvaged wood candleholder. […]
Lemon Poppyseed Yogurt Loaf
One thing that I enjoyed about living in San Francisco was the abundance of citrus. It was so easy to grow there that a co-worker with a Meyer lemon tree in her yard would bring in big bags of lemons to give away. Given the differences in climate, I figured it wouldn’t be possible to […]
Thankful
Last Friday I reached a big personal milestone: I started walking again! Since my accident over 10 weeks ago now, I hadn’t taken a single step. Quick recap: I couldn’t bear weight on my left leg until my broken pelvis had healed enough to withstand the forces of walking. Weirdly, out of all of my injuries, […]
DIY Holiday Candle
Today I decided to whip up a little holiday table decoration just in time for Thanksgiving. A row of these candles would look great on a festive table, and because they’re made with rosemary, they smell good, too. They’re a perfect project to put together while watching your favorite holiday tv movie. Which means you […]
DIY Mint and Gold Mini Tray
DIY for the spiked earrings here, and the candle here. It feels like it’s been forever since I’ve finished a project, even though it’s only been since September. Over two months is a long time for me to go without making anything, though! Lately I’ve really been feeling a lot better as I’ve been recovering […]
Links I Like
1. Dress up your Thanksgiving dessert with this fun pie stencil. 2. This reclaimed wood bench repurposes materials in such clever ways. 3. Another cute version of concrete candleholders. 4. Going to be cooking up a feast next week? Protect your holiday best with this simple apron. 5. Build a hexagon shelf to display your favorite knick-knacks. 6. I’m always […]