Cheese and charcuterie boards are a host’s best-kept party secret! Why? They require little preparation time, offer a large variety of textures and flavors, and are visual eye candy. And though they are often made with adults in mind, they’re perfect for kids too! After all, kids love cheese, deli meats, crackers, fruit, and dips–all the… Read More
My husband and I are a perfect match, but we are differ quite a bit when it comes to hobbies and what we get energy from. He gets a thrill from participating in surgery, using tools, building cars, and going camping. I would rather run, watch a movie, do something crafty, and eat way too… Read More
Moms are like ninjas. I mean, think about it. They can be a chauffeur, personal chef, nurse, referee, house maid, comedian, shrink, banker, professional organizer, teacher, aaaand the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny all in the same day. Like I said, ninjas. And while they have one of the most demanding and never-ending jobs around, moms… Read More
Rustic can be so romantic. Sooo, why not leverage that and create the perfect rustic Valentines Day decor for your home? We took a common Valentines Day quote and made it special by hand painting it onto a natural wood background. The wooden blocks paired well with our cute sign to make a love-ly display… Read More
The holidays pass by and it feels as if spring is still months away…because it is. That’s why we ladies need to stick together. Aaaand, that’s why we need Winter Survival Night. Picture it: a ladies night where you and your friends can share comfort food, book & movie recommendations, and each other’s company. What… Read More
This wooden crate spice organizer is the perfect way to spice up your kitchen home decor while freeing precious shelf space. Whether your main motivation is to organize your herbs & spices or to create a beautiful focal point, this DIY home decor certainly does the job. If you haven’t noticed, rustic is back “in”, especially… Read More
Hello y’all! My name is ShaNae Carrier and I’m writing today with the help of my handsome husband, Spenser. We have been invited to share a little bit about our handmade, custom clocks. You can find us, CarrierCustoms, on Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarrierCustoms?ref=hdr_shop_menu. About CarrierCustoms Spenser works in law enforcement and I’m a scientist, so ‘crafty’ isn’t… Read More
Due to a recent DIY fail featuring toothpaste (read about it here), I thought it might be nice to list some ways in which toothpaste can successfully be used. I mean, let’s get real. We can all use some extra minty freshness in our lives…especially if that minty freshness solves life problems (not including world hunger). Toothpaste life hacks:… Read More
When my husband and I got some fancy pantsy, white robes for our anniversary, we didn’t have anywhere fancy pantsy to put them. . . . Hence this gorgeous DIY antique towel holder. Super easy. Super quick. And my favorite part of this project is that it only cost $7.47 to make! I know, right? A low maintenance… Read More
As you may have noticed, coastal décor is trending. So, it was basically love at first sight when I first laid eyes on this old wooden boat posted to Craigslist. A mere $15 later, he was all mine! Beneath the nasty green and gold paint job, I could tell he had loads of potential… Read More