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How to Make a Custom Dress Form for Under $100
I’ve always wanted a twin! Thanks to Bootstrap Fashion I finally have one 🙂 I won’t go into much detail about how to construct the dress form because I think…
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4 Day Shanghai, China Travel Guide
“I’m going to Shanghai, China for New Years” was not on my lifetime bingo card, but when an opportunity presents itself, I gotta roll with it! Thanks to a couple…
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My 2B Curly Hair Routine
I’ve recently found a curly salon in the Atlanta area that love! Diamond is my stylist at Southern Curl and every time I leave the salon I feel extremely confident…
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Essential Guide to Banff: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore
Recently I shared my full itinerary for a 4-day trip to Banff, but I also wanted to share a quick snapshot of resources for places to stay, restaurants to try,…
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Exploring Banff in Autumn: A 4-Day Itinerary
Even though summer and winter are the most popular seasons to explore the Banff National Park, my husband and I visited in the last week of October and had an…
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DIY Oversized Fabric Covered Pinboard
This project has been on my list for a while and I couldn’t tell you why I didn’t complete it sooner. It took less than 10 minutes to put together…
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DIY Hand Sewn Wool Felt Ornament Gift Name Tags
This year I created my very own heirloom wool felt advent calendar and I loved the ornament pieces so much that I decided to turn them into gift name tags…
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DIY Hand Sewn Heirloom Wool Felt Advent Calendar
This year was the year I finally decided to take a leap and make my very own heirloom wool felt advent calendar! I had a lot of interest in this…
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How to Install Temporary Peel And Stick Backsplash Tile
I finished my bar area in the basement roughly 1 year ago and I’m still undecided on the style backsplash I want above the counters. So I decided to put…
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DIY Two-Toned Satin and Organza Rosettes
Last week I shared how to create Easy Satin and Organza Rosettes and today I am sharing how to create a two-toned version! Supplies Here is a sped up version…
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My Whimsical Afternoon Tea Garden Party Details
Started my 30s with a whimsical garden tea party! I began the ideation process 2 months out, secured my vendors 1.5 months out, and spent the month leading up to…
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Party Signage Ideas + FREE Templates
Party signage not only adds extra detail for your event, but it also acts as a guide for your guests. You’ll be pulled in a lot of different directions as…
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Styling Thrifted Items As Decor For A Tea Party
Don’t sleep on the home sections of thrift stores! Home departments that include items like glassware, picture frames, oversized mirrors, etc. These pieces are great options to keep costs low…
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DIY Summer Floral Wall Installation
Floral wall installations are one of my new favorite ways to bring a boring space to life. I love the depth and texture that it brings to the space. I…
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Thrift Flip: Gingham Strapless Maxi Dress to Matching Set
I’m so ready to take on summer in my latest thrift flip! I purchased this J Crew Reimagined gingham spaghetti strap maxi dress for $8 at a thrift store near…
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DIY Mirror Welcome Sign
I’ve had my Silhouette machine for almost 10 years now and she’s still kickin’! I brought out my machine for the first time in a while to create my own…
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My Summer 2024 Makeup Favorites
Going to keep this post like my makeup routine . . . short and sweet! Here’s what I have in my makeup bag for this 2024 summer season (psst literally…
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How To Use Floating Floral Garland As A Polaroid Station
I’ve recently shared how to create your own Floating Floral Garland and today I am showing you how I used it as a polaroid station backdrop! Polaroid Station Supplies: Here…
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Afternoon Tea Garden Party Style Details
I set the dress code for my party as a Garden Party Cocktail. Even though it was garden party themed, everything was indoors which meant I would wear heels (yay). …
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Everything You Need For A Bloom Bar
The time has finally come for me to host my own bloom bar! I decided to use this as a party gift for my afternoon garden tea party. It was…
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DIY Rosette Choker Necklace And Boutonniere
I recently shared a post on how to create this satin and organza rosette and today I’m showing you how to turn them into accessories! I originally created them for…
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DIY Floating Floral Garland
For my birthday party, I wanted to create a whimsical floral wall as a backdrop for photo opps. I’ve seen a lot of tutorials that recommended sewing the flowers to…
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Easy DIY Satin and Organza Rosette
I’ve been loving this rosette trend and decided to make my own. This was super simple to create and probably took me less than 3 minutes to put together! Here…
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DIY $25 Oversized Floating Frame 36″ by 48″
I recently created this Oversized Wall Art with just a 36”x48” canvas and fabric. I thought the piece itself was beautiful, but the space needed a little bit more color.…
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DIY Moss Bowl Centerpiece
She’s back with another preserved moss tutorial! Last year I shared how to create Moss Wall Art and today I am showing you how to make a moss bowl centerpiece.…
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DIY $20 Oversized Gym Mirror Frame
Time for a gym upgrade! And by upgrade, I mean the tiniest change that made a huge difference. Last year my husband and I installed three 36” x 60” mirrors…
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How To Shirr Fabric
Sharing a guide to how I shirr fabric! I recently made this Shirred Tank Top with Ruffle Straps and thought it would be helpful to share my own tutorial on…
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DIY Shirred Top – Thrift Flip
Yay, my first shirring project! I’ve been wanting to learn how to shirr for a while because I think it’s a great skill to have and a lot of the…
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Easy DIY Oversized Textured Textile Wall Art
While I was at Hobby Lobby shopping for another project, I came across the most beautiful upholstery fabric. It was the clean yet textured timeless design that caught my eye.…
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Simple Playbill Display Idea
I’m a sucker for musicals and I’ve started collecting playbills from the shows I’ve seen over the past year. The playbills have started to grow in a pile in my…
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Tokyo, Japan Sightseeing Travel Guide
Tokyo is, by far, one of my most favorite places that I have ever visited. Where do I even begin? I was lucky enough to take a 7-day business trip…
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How to Take in the Waist of Jeans
Very rarely do I find a pair of pants that fit me at the hips and waistline. Since I have a pear frame, I usually have to buy pants that…
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DIY Raw Hem Jeans
If you’re looking for an easy and stylized way to finish the hem of your jeans, a raw hem may be your answer. It’s a trendy way to style —…
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My 90 Day 5k Training Plan
Last year my health goal was to focus on strength and lifting. This year, my goal is to bring in more cardio into my workout and to motivate myself I’m…
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DIY Fabric Covered Storage Box Pottery Barn Dupe
I’ve been on the search for the perfect storage boxes for the extra photographs and trinkets that I have in a pile on my bookshelves. I haven’t found the one…
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My Two Best Petite Alterations
For someone with a petite pear build, it’s very rare for me to find clothes that fit me just right. Recently I’ve started to perform my own alterations to save…
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How To Make Beginner Friendly Oven Mitts
Last week I posted about How To Make Easy Double-Sided Pot Holders, and using the same first 4 steps, I was able to make beginner friendly oven mitts! Materials: Steps:…
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How To Make Easy Double-Sided Pot Holders
I recently thrifted a beautiful patterned curtain set that I am flipping into a kitchen and table linen set! To kick things off, I started with an easy pot holder…
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Preserving Family History: Framed Crochet Wall Art
I like to think I got a lot of my creative spark from my mom. She’s crocheted ever since I could remember. Anything from doilies to warm weather accessories like…
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How To Order Custom Clothes In Shanghai, China
One of my favorite souvenirs that I purchased during my 4 day trip to China was the most stunning 100% alpaca custom coat. As I researched things to do on…
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3 Day New York City Solo Travel Guide
I took my first (EVER) solo trip to New York City last fall! My schedule was stacked – not only because there is so much to do and see in…
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Thrift Flip: Quilted Pillowcase to Padded Laptop Cover & Kindle Sleeve
After following tutorials and creating my own Makeup Travel Pouches, I decided to make my own Kindle sleeve and laptop cover! I used the leftover fabric from the pillowcases I…
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Thrift Flip: Pillow Cases To Makeup Travel Pouches
For 2024, I’m challenging myself to sew 1 complete item per month and I started the year off strong by completing not one, but two projects! Granted, they are the…
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Making An Indoor Vertical Herb Garden
I’ve always loved the idea of having fresh herbs for home cooked meals AND incorporating a vertical plant wall garden as decor. I figured I could combine the two by…
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Modular Tonal Gym Accessories Storage
In my first home gym post, I covered my weekly workout routine which touches briefly on the Tonal home gym. Today, I’m sharing how I organize the accessories for my…
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Powder Room Update
This room has been in need of this minor update for a little over one year and I’m so excited to share the details and selects! When we first purchased…
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Clean Beauty Skin Care Routine
This has been one of my favorite and most beneficial impulse purchases I’ve made in my adult life. I’ve used all the products in this set religiously since my first…
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Basil Pesto Recipe
I’ve been going to the Marietta Farmer’s Market a lot this summer and one thing I always leave with is basil. I never make it through the entire bundle of…
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La Jolla, CA Travel Guide
La Jolla is one of my absolute favorite California cities. I can’t say enough good things about it! So, here’s my complete travel guide for the trip I took to…
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Summer Cut Flower Bouquets
My house was filled with beautiful cut flower bouquets all summer thanks to my backyard garden. Today I’m sharing some of the variety of cut flowers I was able to…
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Greece Travel Guide
I’ve always wanted to go to Greece – it was one of my bucket list places to explore since high school. Of course, I was drawn by all of the…
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DIY Beyonce’s Renaissance Mirror Ball Hat
It took me up until 1 week before the concert to nail down my clothes, but I knew from the very beginning I absolutely needed to have a version of…
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Weekly Home Workout Routine
Since Covid, I’ve struggled trying to stay healthy and establish a workout routine. Looking back on the past 6 months, I can say I’ve found a pretty consistent routine that…
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Online Secondhand Shopping Tips
If I were to take inventory of my closet and choose the brands with the highest item count, they would be Aritzia, Lululemon and Sam Edleman. These are three brands…
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Savannah, GA Travel Guide
I’m going back in time to 2022 for this post! This year marked the four year wedding anniversary for me and my husband. To celebrate, we wanted to stay somewhat…
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DIY Preserved Moss Wall Art
I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more green and nature into my home decor that isn’t messy or takes a lot of maintenance. For a while I was looking…
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West Elm Fair Trade Living Room Side Tables
I placed an order for two West Elm side tables in May and they finally arrived! The style I chose was the Tanner Solid Wood Side Table (20”). At the…
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Summer 2023 Nail Inspo
I always search for a reference image on Pinterest before I go to the nail salon because I want to make sure the nail tech gets my nails done exactly…
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Metro Atlanta’s Butterfly Encounter
I got up close and personal with hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies this weekend at the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Butterfly Encounter. This summer event is a great opportunity to…
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4 Step Summer Makeup Routine
When I wear makeup during the summer, I like to keep my makeup light and natural while embracing the glow the sun has blessed me with. Speaking of the sunnn,…
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Slow Fashion Tips For Beginners
Yas, girl! You’ve made the conscious decision to cut off fast fashion habits and you’re moving towards slow fashion. I know it can be overwhelming when you’re at the start…
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DIY Greeting Card Book Binding
Friends and family send you thoughtful notes in greeting cards for momentous achievements and celebrations throughout your life – from birthdays to graduations, weddings to baby showers. Guiltily, I usually…
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6 Pollinator Gardening Tips for Beginners
One challenge I gave myself this summer was to start my own butterfly (pollinator) garden. I moved cross country from San Jose, California to Atlanta last year and I’ve been…
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Matcha Almond Milk Honey Recipe
I’ve recently found a love of matcha after I cut back on my coffee intake. There’s something about a green drink that makes me feel healthy. Am I the only…
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
I recently finished reading Carrie Sotto Is Back and, naturally, I wanted to make my own blueberry smoothie. How many times did she drink a blueberry smoothie in that book?…
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