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It’s week fifteen of my A Handmade Christmas series, and I decided to take on a project I’ve dreamed about for ages: replicating our actual house in a cardboard gingerbread house. Every year, I try to create at least one handmade Christmas project that captures a little bit of our family’s story. This year, I decided to…
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Black Friday is officially here, and it’s one of my favorite days to start (and finish!) my Christmas shopping. With so many deals popping up on Amazon, it’s the perfect time to grab those big-ticket items, cozy home finds, or stocking stuffers you’ve had your eye on, all without leaving your couch. I am so…
Finding perfect hostess gift ideas during the holidays doesn’t have to be complicated, especially when they come from the heart. I love creating something handmade and meaningful to bring along to parties or family gatherings, and these vintage-style Christmas ornaments are elegant, easy to make, and the sweetest little gesture of gratitude. Whether you tie…
Have you ever considered hosting a Friendsgiving dinner? Today, I am sharing some fun Friendsgiving ideas and DIYs so you can too. Every year, I host Friendsgiving for our closest friends. It is one of my favorite evenings of the year because the food and friends are the best! I hope you will grab some…
It’s week six of my 16-week series titled A Handmade Christmas, and today I am sharing Clay Gingerbread Plates made with air-dry clay. Every year, when the holidays roll around, I find myself inspired by the beautiful décor in the shops. Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, and Terrain are always my go-to sources for inspiration. This year,…
What an incredible two weeks it has been! After finishing our Backroads bike trip through Portugal’s Alentejo and Algarve regions, we hopped on the train in Lisbon and headed north for our second week to visit Porto. And oh my goodness … what a city. Porto is gorgeous, romantic, and filled with history and charm…
Welcome back to A Handmade Christmas! Today, it’s week four, and I am sharing how I made watercolor-painted Paper Gift Tags. This is a simple, creative, and budget-friendly way to bring a handmade charm to your holiday season. It’s the fourth project in my weekly handmade holiday series, and it may be one of the most…
Even though the calendar says fall is here, I haven’t fully let go of summer just yet. The heat has made it tough to get in the mood for cooler days and autumn leaves, but I’m starting small with fall clay pottery ideas that bring just the right touch of the season indoors. At the…
A few weeks ago, we gathered to celebrate one of the most joyful occasions in our family’s life., Ellie’s baby shower. Twenty of Ellie’s friends and family came together for her baby shower, and it was such a wonderful, love-filled day. In just a few short months, we will be welcoming our granddaughter, and this…
Today, I am combining two of my favorite things: painting and crafting. I made beautiful hand-painted leaves and then a door wreath. I love metallic paints and was inspired to create a door wreath by using metallic paint on heavy paper and then cutting out leaf shapes using a stencil. This project is kind of…
This summer, I embarked on a creative journey I’ve dreamed about for a long time. I took two Handmade Clay Pottery classes. I have taken the classes at Green and Bisque Clayworks in Pasadena. To say I’m loving it would be an understatement. Working with clay is therapeutic, exciting, and incredibly rewarding, especially because I’m…
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…
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