If you follow me on YouTube , you'll probably would have noticed how much I LOVE to shop at thrift stores, and then makeover items that I find there, to decorate my tables and my home. Since we've been at home a lot these days, I find myself passing the time and keeping busy by crafting and sharing my creations over on my YouTube channel ( you can check it out here ). So today I'm sharing some "trash to treasure" ideas for styling a French rustic country table using thrift store items. Hope you like it! 😍
Little Women Movie Night Ideas with DIYs, Recipes and FREE Printables
Having to spend a lot of time at home these days, means that quality moments with our loved ones are more than ever, a comfort as well as a blessing! As a someone who blogs about parties and entertaining, I find that at times like these, it's even more important to find beauty, creativity and make even the smallest occasion, a special one to celebrate. So I thought I'd share some easy ideas to help you style a girls' movie night in!
Easter Kids DIY Pastel Tablescape
Last year I styled a family table for Easter , so this year I decided to create a tablescape that was more fit for the kids. Now, more than ever, I find the need to celebrate the everyday. Finding beauty and comfort in the smallest, "mundane" things, treasuring family time and remembering that no matter how frightening things may seem, that there's always something to be grateful for and to celebrate!
Easter Mantel Pastel Decor DIYs
As you can probably tell from my recent Easter themed posts here on the blog , I'm currently really into pastels. I know it's not a groundbreaking concept for Easter or spring, but there's just something so cheerful and comforting about pastel colors - be it in parties, food or tablescapes. Am I right? Maybe next year I'll choose a more neutral color palette or farmhouse style for my decor, but pastels it is for my mantel decor this year!
Mardi Gras Oreo Truffles + DIY Paper Cases with FREE Template
If you make just one thing to celebrate Mardi Gras today, than make these super easy, delicious Oreo truffles ! Besides looking so pretty and festive adorned in gold edible glitter, these Oreo truffles are so easy to make and involve NO baking whatsoever. You're welcome! 😋
Lips Pillow DIY with FREE Pattern
For my Valentine's Day decor this year I made this red hot lips pillow to add a pop of color to my studio. You might have spotted this red lips pillow in our last blog post where I shared the decor for my Valentine's Day mantel? Well, I absolutely LOVE how this pillow turned out, and it's one of my most fav DIYs to date! This lips accent pillow adds such a fun touch to any Valentine's Day decor, and they'd make great presents for your Galentines or BFFs! 👄
Balloon Heart Backdrop DIY 🎈💖
This year, for the first time ever, I decided to decorate my studio mantel for Valentine's Day! For the wall above the mantel, I had the idea to make a large balloon heart structure that would also double as a photo-booth backdrop. These balloon structures have been trending on the party scene and Pinterest for a few years, and this was the perfect opportunity to have a go at making my own!
How to Style a Coffee and Donuts Bar for a Party
Coffee is the first thing I reach for every morning, so naturally we're kicking off 2020 with a cozy, delicious and warming Coffee and Donuts Bar ! This idea is perfect for any celebration you may be hosting this winter season, like a weekend brunch with friends and family, a baby or bridal shower, or simply because you absolutely looooove coffee as much as I do! 😍 Check out the easy DIYs and ideas I shared in my video below!
DIY New Year's Eve Bar Cart Decor + FREE Printables
Hey guys, today I'm sharing some quick easy DIY ideas to help you jazz up a bar cart for your New Year's Eve party or celebrations! A bar cart is something that's still super popular in the party scene , and so versatile to have at any event you may be hosting at the end of the year. So I hope you like these easy party ideas and the FREE printables I created for the projects you're about to see!
My Pink Sugar Plum Christmas Tablescape + FREE Printables
I love pink and have already styled a pink and copper Christmas tablescape a few years ago ( you can see it here ). But since the pink, plum and gold color combination seems to be very trendy this year, I could not resist! So this year I opted for a palette of blush pink mixed in with burgundy or plum tones and a sprinkling of gold. Because it ain't Christmas without a little bit of bling, am I right?! 💁♀️ Naturally, I called it my "Sugar Plum" Christmas tablescape! Check out all the easy styling ideas and 4 DIY decorations below in my how-to video!
This year, I teamed up with a French craft brand to create some easy but super chic and glam Christmas tree ornaments using their latest "So Chic" collection of craft supplies in pinks, golds, rose golds and burgundy. Talk about a dreamy color palette, right?! 😍 So I came up with three easy but super gorgeous, DIY Christmas tree ornaments that anyone can make. Whether you live in France and have access to these specific craft supplies...or not!
How to Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar for The Holidays
I LOVE setting up a hot chocolate bar for the holidays! Are you the same? Come winter, there's nothing I love more, then watching Christmas movies on the weekend with my kids in front of the fire, with a mug of hot cocoa in hand! It's one the perks of winter for us! 😍 So today, I decide to share some easy ideas on how you can style a little hot chocolate bar for the holidays !
DIY No-Sew Christmas Gnomes with FREE Templates
These Scandinavian inspired Christmas gnomes have been trending on Pinterest for a couple of years and I'm still obsessed with how adorable they look! Being the crafter that I am, I couldn't resist making my own this Christmas, and today I'm sharing my super easy, inexpensive, NO-SEW Christmas gnomes + the FREE templates I designed to make the whole project a lot easier for us all! 😉
DIY No-Sew Velvet Pumpkins
I've been obsessed with velvet pumpkins since I first saw them on Pinterest last year. But they can be quite expensive to buy online...so for my Thanksgiving tablescape this year , I went on a mission to make my own! There are several ways to make these gorgeous velvet pumpkins, but being the speedy crafter that I am, I embarked on a NO-SEW project to make my velvet pumpkins, and at a fraction of the retail price! 😍
Quick and Easy Halloween Slime Recipe For Kids
My daughter has been obsessed with slime for a couple of years now. She's forever watching YouTube videos about making slime at home, buying slime whenever she sees it in the shops, and basically just driving me crazy talking about slime. Can you relate, mamas? 😋 I've always been anti-slime myself. I mean, anything sticky that may cling to your carpet, hair and floors and that involves "wasting" household ingredients like washing-up liquid or flour...didn't spark joy for me. Buuuut, I completely changed my mind once I made slime myself!
BOO! Hey friends, today I'll be sharing the DIY for these super fun and adorable No-Sew Halloween Trick or Treat Tote bags ! I teamed up with Sizzix once again to create this spooktacular, easy project that is perfect for your kid...or your best witches! 😉👻🎃 These Halloween tote bags are ideal to hold a ton of candy when you go trick or treating. After all, you can never have too much candy on Halloween, am I right?
DIY Apple Shaped Zipper Pouch
September is one of my favorite months. Not only because both my kids were born in September, but because of the cooler days, the beautiful autumnal sights we see in nature and the gorgeous produce we get to enjoy this time of year, like the humble apple! Apples also symbolize the back to school season, so in its honor, we decided to celebrate by creating a few of apple-themed posts to share with you throughout the month of September - from DIYs to recipes and all in between! Staring with today's adorable DIY apple zipper pouches ! 🍎
DIY Wedding Stationery & Decor
This post is sponsored by Walmart Photo but all opinions are my own. Following on from our DIY bridal shower post , I'm so excited to share with you some easy, but totally gorgeous ideas we styled for a pink and marble DIY wedding! We've teamed up with Walmart Photo who offer a quick, accessible, and affordable options for wedding stationery and customized gifts.
DIY Bridal Shower Stationery & Personalized Gifts
This post is sponsored by Walmart Photo but all opinions are my own. If you're planning a bridal shower or bachelorette party and looking for DIY, cost-effective ideas to personalize your special day, then this post is for you! We've teamed up with Walmart Photo as a quick, accessible, and affordable option for all our bridal shower needs from invitations and stationery, to gorgeous customized gifts.
Lion and Jungle DIY Birthday Party Decorations
Today I'm bringing you some super adorable and mega easy DIY decorations for a lion or jungle birthday party. Summer is here, and with the release of the Lion King movie, I can't think of a more fabulous theme for a child's birthday party this season! I've teamed up with Sizzix once again to show you how to create the most adorable birthday party decor with style and ease!