If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I was born and raised in Alaska, roughly two hours from the Canadian border. It’s funny growing up there, because it always feels like Canada is a part of you (like, you refer to the continental United States as “the Outside” but Canada is “next door”). Growing up, we often hosted high schools from Canada at sporting events or cultural activites. So much so, that basically everyone in Alaska knows both of the national anthems of the two countries. I sang “The Star Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” before many a high school basketball game and, to this day, I still know both by heart. So when I realized that my “other homeland” was going to be celebrating their 150th birthday – I immediately wanted to do a little something to embrace those memories of singing their gorgeous anthem. So, I busted out my trusty Cricut Explore Air and made a fun, glittery banner! Check out my step by step tutorial on how to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with this DIY “O Canada” banner!
Create The Perfect Marriage Of Art With A Gallery Wall Featuring Minted
San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares how to create the perfect marriage of art with a gallery wall featuring Minted! Find out more!
DIY Faux Leather Triangle Earrings Featuring Cricut
Are you a big fan of “Fixer Upper”? Me, too. And it’s not just the houses and liberal use of shiplap that make me smile. More often than not, I find myself checking out Joanna’s relaxed chic personal style. In particular, I love it when she wearing leather earrings. I think they are so cool and understated. So, I decided to make some for myself with my Cricut Explore Air (but using faux leather) and embrace my inner Joanna. Check out these faux leather triangle earrings (featuring Cricut)!
“Merry Everything” Graphic T-shirt and Onesie Featuring Cricut
Every other year, my little family and I spend the Christmas holidays in Texas with The Boy’s family. Those years are super fun because we’re not stressing about travel and my mother-in-law throws one FABULOUS Christmas Eve party. Tons of people show up and there’s always lots of food, music, and talking. The dress code is nice but casual so this year, I thought I’d toss the littles in some cute jeans and make adorable graphic tops for them with my Cricut Explore Air. Check out this “Merry Everything” graphic T-shirt and onesie (featuring Cricut)!
Create Your Own Thanksgiving Leftovers Station
As many of you know, I love Thanksgiving and host it every year. I have been doing it for so long that I have a set menu, a timeline, and all the supplies I need to create a chic yet simple “event” that everyone enjoys. This year, I decided to add another fun level to my Thanksgiving skillz – a leftovers station! Y’all know that leftovers are the absolute BEST thing about the holiday so why not make them the centerpiece of your celebration? I’ve made it super easy for you, too! I sourced all the supplies and am sharing a bunch of FREE printables so you can create your own Thanksgiving leftovers station:
Melanie and Finn’s 2016 Halloween Costumes: A Mermaid and Baby Groot from Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Texas Mom Blogger, Kiss My Tulle, shares Melanie and Finn’s 2016 Halloween costumes: a mermaid and Baby Groot from Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”!
Everything You Need For Your Wedding Night With This Married AF Tote DIY!
Ah, the wedding night! For many, it’s a chance to unwind, gossip, and… well, you know! For those of you hoping to make your wedding night a little more special, I suggest being sure to pack a separate, smaller tote with all the wedding night “necessities” (either on its own or tucked into your luggage) so that when the time comes, you can just grab it and get down to business. To help you out, I’ve created this fun “Married AF” tote and filled it with some bits I think make for a fun wedding night! Seriously, there’s everything you need for your wedding night with this Married AF tote DIY (plus, a bonus wedding night DIY at the end of the post)!
How To DIY A Rustic Farmhouse Ceiling From Old Wooden Pallets
San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares a tutorial showing how to DIY a rustic farmhouse ceiling from old wooden pallets. Find out more!
How To Style A Rustic Farmhouse Entryway
As many of you know, my husband and I have been remodeling and renovating our little home for YEARS. We’re doing all the work ourselves (with a little help from friends and family whenever possible – i.e. not hiring anyone) and on a tighter-than-tight budget. We are remodeling room-by-room and recently, we tackled the bones of the newly built entryway. This is a tiny addition (that includes a small half bath and a nicely sized front porch) that was constructed right before our wedding. We knew that we wanted the entryway to function as a mudroom with lots of storage while introducing people to the clean-lined, homespun style that we had designed for the rest of the house. Most of that feel would come through in the bones of the room and I learned a lot about how to style a rustic farmhouse entryway as we went along. Read on and I’ll share what I learned with you!
DIY: Turn a Regular Scarf into an Infinity Scarf
A few Christmases ago, my little sister gifted me a wonderfully chunky knit scarf with super cute pom poms on the end. I wore the scarf endlessly… until I had my daughter. Then, the adorable pom poms started being used as teething toys and a little person frequently tried to strangle me with my own accessory. So, this winter, I decided to make a small change that would allow me to continue wearing my favorite scarf – with fearing for my welfare. So, here’s how to turn a regular scarf into an infinity scarf (in only a few steps!):A few Christmases ago, my little sister gifted me a wonderfully chunky knit scarf with super cute pom poms on the end. I wore the scarf endlessly… until I had my daughter. Then, the adorable pom poms started being used as teething toys and a little person frequently tried to strangle me with my own accessory. So, this winter, I decided to make a small change that would allow me to continue wearing my favorite scarf – without fearing for my welfare. So, here’s how to turn a regular scarf into an infinity scarf (in only a few steps!):
Top 5 Places to Buy Flowers Online for your Wedding
One of the easiest ways to save money on your wedding is to buy your wedding flowers online and either DIY them yourself or purchase pre-made arrangements. Here are my top 5 places to buy flowers online for your wedding:
Top 5 Places to Buy Flowers in Bulk for your Wedding
One of the easiest ways to save money on your wedding is to buy your wedding flowers in bulk and DIY them yourself (or hire it out to someone looking to build their portfolio). For our wedding, we bought our flowers in bulk from a local wildflower farm and saved a bundle! Here are my top 5 places to buy flowers in bulk for your wedding:
