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DIY

It’s easy to think of DIY as a new trend, but people have been doing it for generations. If you’ve never tried it, you may not know where to start. But once you get started making your own things, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with store-bought items when the homemade versions are so much better. (Plus, you’ll save a lot of money).

The term “DIY” was originally used in Britain during World War II, when the government wanted to conserve the raw materials used for manufacturing weapons and other military products. The acronym stood for “Do-It-Yourself,” and it soon became a wartime rallying cry for the British to help the war effort. More recently, the DIY culture has become a way of life for many as a way to save money and to be more environmentally conscious, and it has become easier and easier to do everything yourself. (This is particularly true in the food world, where all sorts of DIY blogs exist to help you make your own coffee, sausages, bacon, pickles, kombucha, and more.)

DIY Colorful Fabric Beaded Summer Necklaces

DIY

Happy Monday, friends! Today I’m happy to share a tutorial for DIY fabric beaded necklaces, which I first shared during the bright and colorful craft party last week. I can’t wait to wear my necklace all summer long and I bet you will too! Materials: Long, narrow piece of fabric (I used pieces from a […]

DIY & Craft Bloggers I Can’t Seem to Get Enough Of

Blogging, DIY

Yesterday I shared my love for lifestyle blogger, Joy Cho of Oh Joy! and today I want to share a few DIY and craft bloggers I read and am inspired by on a daily basis. Each of these lovely ladies has their own unique style and creates beautiful projects, parties and more. I hope you […]

Bunny Ear Napkin Rings

DIY, Entertaining

Add some fun and whimsey to your Easter brunch table with bunny ear napkin rings. They made the perfect addition to my floral Easter brunch I shared on Monday. You can easy whip these napkin rings up in day and have them ready for Sunday brunch. Kids and adults will love this special touch. Materials: Empty paper towel […]

A Pretty DIY Floral Easter Brunch

DIY, Entertaining, Food-drink

It’s hard to believe it, but Easter is less than a week away! Currently, Easter is more of a laid back affair for Chad and me. There are no egg hunts or baskets filled with treats, instead, we celebrate with a tasty brunch and maybe a bunny or two. Over the weekend I began to […]

12 Super Cute Ways to Diy Flower Pots

DIY

Adding a new potted plant or flower is the perfect way to bring a hint of spring to any space, even if it seems like spring may never get here. My team just moved into a brand new building and I’m lucky to have a beautiful corner office with two windows and large window sills. […]

Create a Simple Spring Wreath for Your Home

DIY

With the hope of spring temperatures on the horizon, I decided to give my home a spring upgrade this weekend. I pulled my floral monogram ‘W’ wreath out of storage and hung it on the front door. I also pulled together a wreath to hang over the mirror in my living room that I am […]