At least some of these modern-looking geometric shapes are inspired by Himmeli, which are hanging Scandinavian ornaments originally made out of straw and thread. These have been popular around the blogosphere for quite some time now, so I’m jumping on the bandwagon pretty late, but they’ve really grown on me to the point where I […]
Faux Fur Scarf DIY
I’ve been wanting to make a colorful faux fur scarf ever since I posted this roundup of inspiration back in November. In the meantime I encountered even more examples of colorful faux fur looking stylish. From left to right: This slideshow, Anthropologie, this slideshow. Although spring is well on its way here in Portland, I know […]
Links I Like
1. Decorate your place with this pretty knotted yarn garland. 2. These heart earrings would look great year-round (not just Valentine’s Day)! 3. I bet this chocolate mint soap smells amazing. 4. Make and tend a mini zen garden to help you de-stress.
Quick Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Hearts
Easy chocolate peanut butter pretzel hearts recipe
My DIY Bath Tray/Caddy
My DIY Valentine’s Day gift for my husband, a bath tray/caddy with woodburned initials.
DIY Valentine’s Day Heart Bath Bombs
These heart bath bombs would make a great Valentine’s Day gift even for someone you’re not romantically involved with. Moms, friends, sisters, or anyone you know who deserves a luxurious bath.
5 DIY Valentine’s Day Ideas
Currently I’m working on some Valentine’s Day ideas that I plan to share next week, but in the meantime I thought I’d dig up some ideas from years past. I’ve never been super sentimental about the holiday, but it is nice to have an excuse to be a little bit lovey-dovey. Plus, I’ll take any […]
Knitting on My Needles
Back in December I posted about how I had started making a super chunky knit throw after seeing inspiring versions all over the internet. Not long after that post, I finished my very own blanket. It was pretty quick and easy to knit, and would be doable even for a beginner. I used BigStitch Merino […]
DIY Fringe Tassel
Aside from going out and buying a pre-made one, this is definitely the easiest way to get your hands on a tassel. And unlike the pre-made ones, when you make your own you have lots more options for the color and size.While I was looking for the embroidery thread to make these tassels with, I […]