There’s no arguing the fact that when it comes to stylish entertaining, the smallest details can make a big impact. At our Cinco de Mayo fiesta last week, guests kept oohing and aahing over the fun, festive skewers we used to serve fresh watermelon with feta cheese. And I’ve got to admit, there’s no better… read more
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DIY :: Lucky Charm Corsage
If I’m being completely honest, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that always sneaks up on me without warning… that is, of course, until I’m being pinched repeatedly as punishment for not wearing green. Well this year, I’m prepared! And so will be my friends be when I gift them these fun, whimsical lucky charm… read more
Transformed :: End of Story
One of my favorite parts of personalizing my home is dressing my shelves with knick knacks and beautiful books. A carefully curated shelf can be a work of art in itself, telling stories of travels, interests and aspirations. And what better way to finish off a bookshelf than with substantial bookends? As I began to… read more
Transformed :: Ipad Case
Who else has spent some time lusting over the plethora of iPad cases out there…but when it comes to actually purchasing one, can’t quite bring yourself to fork over the cash? While pouring over Pinterest recently, it dawned on me how simple it would be to craft my own! I’ve narrowed down my favorite designs to… read more
Transformed :: A Place for Safekeeping
Happy Thursday y’all! Claire here with a fun little DIY I’m excited to attempt. Every girl needs a place to stash her most prized jewelry, and my roomie Chanel is no exception. We’ve been on the hunt for one that she can display on her dresser, but haven’t found the perfect one yet… so I’ve decided… read more
DIY :: Bird’s Eye View
If you asked me where the inspiration for this DIY came from, I’m not so sure I could give you an exact answer. It was as random as walking through the craft store, spotting a fake bird, and thinking to myself “maybe I should put that on my head.“ After that, it was just a matter… read more
DIY :: “The Birds” Shadow Puppets
Do you have any fun Halloween plans for this weekend or next week? Jenn here, looking forward to a few different costume parties… but I doubt any of them will be as much fun as our “The Birds”-themed Halloween party we shared last week! Due to the great response the post has received, today we’re… read more
DIY :: Watercolor Linens
These days, it feels like just about everything looks better ombre’d, doesn’t it? From hair to clothing to decor, the trend has taken over every facet of the design world. Of course, we’re not complaining – we’ve fallen for the look along with the rest of you. So we thought it was due time that… read more
DIY :: Ombré Crane Garland
I have to admit that I never gave origami enough credit, but these days I (Chanel) can’t get enough of the Japanese paper folding art. The geometric detail that goes into every fold, the amazing patterns and colors of the paper, the satisfaction that comes with perfecting a certain shape… folks, it’s addicting. And for… read more
DIY :: Fiesta Favor Bags
There’s no question that Cinco de Mayo marks the official beginning of summer in Texas. With students wrapping up the school year and the introduction of blazing hot weather, I can’t imagine anything more worthy of poolside celebration. Of course, no party is truly complete without favors, so for a fiesta-themed cocktail party we styled for HGTV.com,… read more
