I don’t know about you but this girl loves a good DIY. Especially if it is one that upgrades and elevates my home, clothes, or beauty routine. Or saves me money. We’ve all had “pinterest fails” so I promise I only share my tried and true DIY’s and tutorials with you.
With a glue gun & a few inexpensive items from the craft store, make this felt Christmas tree to decorate your home for the holiday season. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree…there is just something so magical about Christmas trees. I love to decorate my house with these beautiful trees for the holiday season and… Read More How To Make A Felt Christmas Tree
A modern twist on the classic holiday Nutcracker, make these simple DIY designer dupes for a fraction of the cost! The black zinc Christmas Nutcracker from Crate & Barrel are catching everyone’s eye this holiday season. Mine included! As a former ballerina who has performed The Nutcracker ballet close to 400 times, I hold a… Read More A Crate & Barrel Nutcracker Dupe
Spring Cleaning just got spicy! See how I upgraded my spice rack and cabinet with these two simple and affordable storage solutions. The spice rack. An aromatic,colorful, and oh-so important element to delicious cooking. But with all the different packagings and sizes of spices, organization solutions are difficult and can lead to a cluttered and… Read More My Spice Rack Organization Project
Learn how to make a luxe and professional looking Christmas garland to decorate your fireplace mantel for the holidays. Garland is my favorite way to decorate for Christmas. I have garland on my staircase, light fixtures, on my front porch, around my kitchen window, you get the picture. This year I made a DIY Christmas… Read More DIY Christmas Garland for the Fireplace Mantel
Effortless ideas to make your home feel cozy this season. Colors changing. Temperatures dropping. Smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice. It’s fall y’all!! While nature is working it’s magic changing into this beautiful season, now is the perfect time to flip the switch from summer to autumn and create a cozy home for you… Read More 7 Simple Ways To Make Your Home Cozy for Fall
Get Your Front Doors Ready for Fall with This Simple DIY Fall Wreath. Summer is over and the leaves in my neighborhood are beginning to change color. With the taste of fall in the air, now is a great time for me to take down our summer wreaths and make new seasonal ones for my… Read More DIY Burlap & Pumpkin Fall Wreath
This cheerful citrus flower arrangement takes just a few minutes to make and will instantly brighten the room. All you need is limes, flowers and a couple of vases for this effortless DIY. I love having fresh cut flowers in my home. They can be from my garden, the farmer’s market, or the grocery store… Read More DIY Lime and Flower Arrangement
Switch out a boring glass vase for a bright and cheerful citrus fruit. This grapefruit vase centerpiece gives a fragrant color pop and is made with supplies probably already in your own home. Citrus fruit makes me happy. Maybe it’s the fresh scent, bright colors, or yummy taste. Whatever it is, it makes me smile… Read More DIY Citrus Floral Centerpiece
Just as the summer temperatures rise, so do pant hem lines. But why invest in new bottoms for every season when you can temporarily crop your winter pants in just a few simple steps. I am a HUGE fan of shopping my closet. I love finding new ways to wear and style my clothes. When… Read More How to Temporarily Crop Your Pants for Summer (and Still Keep the Original Hem)
Messy buns are a girl’s best friend; an effortlessly chic style for dirty hair, lazy days, or when you just need to get your hair out of your face. But since my hair is in a bob, the traditional messy bun is no longer an option so I have learned how to do a half… Read More How I Do A Half Top Knot Hairstyle with Short Hair