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Recently, we hosted a dinner in our backyard. I am so passionate about the art of entertaining, even when we have never met our guests! Wait, what? It’s true! We hosted a five-course dinner in our backyard for eight people. And we did not know any of our guests. Keep reading to learn more!
I know it’s warm outside, but now is the perfect time for Christmas in July ideas. I’m excited to share some DIY ideas you can make right now! While Christmas may seem far away, in reality, it is only 148 days away. Get a jump start on some Christmas crafts so that you can sail…
I discovered a new product for paper crafting! Paper clay is very easy to use, and I can’t wait to share my DIY pot. I have made many crafts with clay before, but I have to be honest—until a few days ago, I wasn’t even aware of paper clay. The best news? Paper clay was…
There are few things more meaningful than summer entertaining with good friends, great food, and the sound of the ocean nearby. Last weekend, I had the joy of hosting a dinner party in Hermosa Beach for our long-standing dinner club, a group of twelve dear friends with whom we’ve shared meals and memories for over…
I love creating crafts, and today, I’ve selected ten of my favorite crafts that you can make now for summer. Crafting is one of my favorite activities. I enjoy coming up with craft ideas and ensuring that every project is creative. I think you’ll love these ideas for summer crafts, so if you’re looking for…
For the past month and a half, I’ve been completely immersed in one of the most rewarding creative experiences I’ve had in a long time: a class on hand-building clay pottery ideas. I am taking the class at Green and Bisque Clayworks in Pasadena. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a full-blown passion,…
I love the 4th of July, and I wanted more patriotic decorations for our home. So I made this pillow with stars and machine embroidery! What’s more American than the 4th of July? A day filled with family, friends, picnics, and fireworks! If you want to add some extra patriotic flair to your celebrations this…
Today, I am sharing more details about how to host the dinner party I shared yesterday. This was one of the most special parties ever. The setting was absolutely perfect, and the extra touches made the table personalized for my guests. Here are all the details about the table, place cards, and floral arrangements.
Memorial Day weekend is here, and with it comes the unofficial start of summer! I always look forward to this holiday weekend as it feels like a reset button has been pressed, and the season of sun, gatherings, outdoor dinners, and long, lazy evenings is finally upon us. Season 5 Volume 21 Thanks for joining…
What makes me happy? Of course, my family, my marriage, our home, and dear friends top the list of what brings me the most joy. But there is somewhere else that I love, and it’s my craft room. My family is the foundation of my life and the source of so much love and happiness….
Summer will soon be here, so I am sharing a cute summer DIY with lumbar pillows. This pillow was inspired by the decor style of our beach house, modern coastal vintage. It’s time to give your home a refreshing update that reflects the season’s vibrant spirit. You know how I love to create unique DIY pillow…
I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a heartfelt Happy Easter. We hope this holiday brings you joy, peace, and the opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones. I also wanted to share my love for crafting. How many of you love to craft? And, a pretty scary thing happened after we…
I love this Valentine DIY craft. These kitchen towels and pink dish soap are a perfect gift or a fun way to spruce your kitchen. I also love crafts. Especially when they are easy and inexpensive to make. These Valentine DIY dish towels cost less than $3.00 to make, which makes this the perfect craft…
I created these Valentine table decorations for a special dinner I hosted in the Carriage House. Whenever I set a table, I follow a similar process. I start by shopping my home for decor pieces, pick up fresh flowers from the grocery store, and then bring the table to life with a creative arrangement. For…
Today is my last top ten list, and since I was so intentional this year about creating videos, I’m sharing the ones that went viral. This year, I looked back at your reactions- the reels you watched, saved and shared and the projects that sparked your own creativity. I thought it would be lovely to…
The Nutcracker Christmas story is one of those magical Christmas traditions. If you love the story, you will love this table I created. Christmas is just over a month away! If you want a unique way to set a Christmas or Christmas Eve table, check this out! Today, I am pleased to share Sunday Morning…
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