design your life
I designed a new a free printable thank you card. I worked on these teal leaf watercolors over the winter, and unveiled them last week for some wedding welcome tags. They honestly took too long to use just once, so I decided to put them in this week's post as well. This card can be [...]
I always love when I receive a little bag of refreshments when I arrive at the hotel for a friend's wedding. Usually I am tired after a long journey, and it always is nice to relax in my room for a few minutes, and have a snack or two before heading to the rehearsal or [...]
Last weekend, I went to the first party I had attended since early 2020. It was so much fun to be out and see friends I hadn't gathered with in a long time. It was a small but enthusiastic group, and before the night had ended a microphone and sound system had been set up [...]
I am sure I am not alone when I say that a Mediterranean holiday sounds like a storybook dream right now. It is hard to believe that a year ago we still lived in a world where cross-Atlantic travel was possible. Sigh. I took my inspiration from that turquoise sea for this Sunday's dream room. [...]
Art Deco has been my favorite style since I was an 18-year-old college freshman in my first architectural history class. I like the vertical lines and the glamour and the shimmery elegance. If I had a larger house, I would most certainly create a small salon or sitting room where I could read, work, and [...]
I know that I do a lot of teacher appreciation gift tags, but they really deserve thanks right now as they embark on this school year. These tags say "You're the Best" and are nonspecific enough to use for day care workers, tutors, staff, or just friends. The circle shaped, printable gift tags may be [...]
It is extra important to wish people happy birthday right now. Parties and birthday dinners are not on the table, but you can still let your person know you are thinking about them with a card. If you are not able to get to the store, but also are not feeling particularly crafty, then try [...]
I had to quickly wrap a gift today, and I decided to dump the ribbon and use washi tape instead. I just love that you can get this stuff in any color or pattern imaginable, and that it is so affordable. This project was super easy and fun, and you can use different colors to [...]
For a number of years, I have admired Cathrineholm enamelware in the iconic lotus pattern that was popular during the mid-century era. I may not have room in my kitchen to hold the many, many Cathrineholm pieces I would love to have, but that does not stop me from enjoying pictures. These retro gift tags [...]
It's officially summer. This afternoon I spent a little time at my friend's pool before our book club. It was my first time in any type of water this year, and I cannot wait for more. These ocean waves gift tags celebrate summer. They are perfect for teacher thank yous, beach wedding favors, or use [...]