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you’ll never know what you’ll find…

One reason I love Homegoods is that you never know what you’re going to find when you walk in… Aren’t these paper cups adorable? I can think of so many uses for them…cupcakes (duh), containers for sprinkles and candies for the next time you decorate cookies with the kiddies, paper cup wreaths, paper cup garland….the list can …

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how to dye pasta (a tutorial) and a winner!!

As a former kindergarten teacher, there are certain things that I just assume everyone knows how to do….dyeing pasta is one of those things. I’ve lately realized, though, that (duh) not everyone may have the noodle-coloring know-how, and I’m here to shed some light on this fun and easy craft DIY… I know, I know…this post is …

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ombre doily hoop (a tutorial)

Confession Time. I really like embroidery hoop art. The proof is here on my hoop art Pinterest board. I loved the simplicity of it, and wanted to create something similiar for my kitchen. My two requirements? I wanted it to be blue, and I wanted to have an ombre effect instead of being a single color. This was so simple to …

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etsy shop favorites…

While August is traditionally the slowest month for buying on Etsy, I’ve been busy working on new products, better titles/descriptions, and gearing up for the holidays! Here are some currently shop favorites… damask pedestal chalkboard pedestal clay bird gift tags dots and damask coasters shabby florals coasters Am I the only one thinking about the …

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ikea spice racks=cute book storage solution

Looking for cute and functional storage? This IKEA hack is it! While skimming Pinterest a few weeks ago, I came upon one of those great, why-didn’t-I-think-of-that ideas… Ikea spice racks (found here for cheap on amazon!) as children’s book holders.** Brilliant, right? (I realize that many, many before me have done this, but I think …

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