I used to get so frustrated at not being able to find lamps I liked the looks of. It took me a ridiculously long time to realize that I could update a lamp myself or DIY a lampshade. From paint to transfers, fringe to stitching, and the ever awesome decoupage, lamps can be a lot of fun to update. There are so many easy ways to get the look you want so I've rounded up some creative and cool DIY lamps and shades to inspire all of us. I've really been enjoying taking simple (and cheap!) ... Read More
Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars
I have become such a dessert junkie in the past few years, especially if I'm eating out. To be honest, I enjoy making desserts at home more than our actual meals. And I didn't realize it until recently, but certain dessert foods are comfort foods to me. It's hard to find good cheesecake in New Zealand, so it's something we need to make ourselves. Churros are another comfort treat and while they can be found here, they aren't super common. It was only a matter of time before we attempted to put ... Read More
Inspiring Fall Centerpieces
It's no secret that fall is my absolute favourite season of the year. I'm fully and unashamedly on Team #Pumpkineverything and don't see that ever changing. It's a bit weird for me right now, though--while the Northern Hemisphere is getting fully into the fall craze, we're inching ever closer to spring in New Zealand. My head keeps telling me that it's about time for spring flowers to start peeking through while my heart is saying fall colours and apple cider are just around the corner. I'm ... Read More
Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY
Madeline is the most Harry Potter crazy of all my kids and she's going full on with a Harry Potter themed bedroom. She has the Sorting Hat Weaving I made a few years back, a Hogwarts painting I did at a painting studio in Illinois, her Hufflepuff banner, and all sorts of bits and pieces. She's turning the nook with her desk into her Harry Potter space and I'm way more than happy to help her along. I made this crazy easy Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY as a fun addition to her ... Read More
Rainbow Row Houses Tea Towel Embroidery
So much of my crafting inspiration comes directly from my travels. I've never travelled and *not* come home with fresh ideas that were a direct result of where I'd been. Whether it's unique craft supplies, skylines, or embracing a new culture, creativity and travel go hand in hand. This rainbow row houses tea towel embroidery is just one example of how I've brought our travels into our home. This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: tea towel (preferable in a neutral colour--these ... Read More
Dragon Fruit Fruit Salad Bowls
My family goes crazy over fresh fruit. We love picking up whatever catches our eye at the local farmers' market and if there's something that New Zealand has in abundance, it's fresh fruit. The girls have been introduced to a larger variety of fruit since we've been here and were taken with the idea of dragon fruit from the first time they saw it in the supermarket. I mean, it has dragon in the name and looks so different! These Dragon Fruit Fruit Salad Bowls use fresh fruit and are a fun way to ... Read More