Occasional blog postings on design & industry topics from my desk to yours.
Backsplash: Peel & Stick It
A new apartment this year brought me into a new kitchen - one that thankfully had many nicer upgrades from my previous rental - but was minus a protective backsplash! I quickly started researching an easy, non permanent solution to take care of my new kitchen walls and protect them from my splatters and haphazard cooking messes.
I found these simple peel-and-stick subway tiles on Amazon and decided - hey, why not give them a try? I’m SO glad I did because with a little effort they brought my simple kitchen to another level of homey. I cannot believe the difference they made in both look and function. No one believes me when I say I did my own tile…with stickers!
So here is what I used and how exactly it came together so you too can easily use these nifty stickers and upgrade your rental kitchen!
What To Do After You Konmari Method Your Life
Are you as obsessed with Marie Kondo in 2019 as I am? Has Netflix actually gotten us all up off the couch and into a collective frenzy of cleansing our lives of clutter with the Konmari Method?
If you answered “yes” to either of those questions then chances are you’re also currently staring at bags full of clothing, books and papers, clutter and other household items that our tiny tidy Japanese fairy godmother has taught us no longer spark joy.
Instead of dumping it all at The Goodwill, look through this list for some creative solutions for every kind of item you’re ready to let go of!
Easy DIY Engagement Gift
December seems to have also become known as ‘Engagement Season’, since The Question often gets popped around the holidays, with friends and family there to celebrate. With so many loved ones getting engaged recently, I’ve had a hard time keeping up with all the gifts!
I always want to celebrate a couple with something that they will truly appreciate, and as cheesy as it is, booze is almost always a winner. It just works a little better when it’s personalized, and you really don’t need much to bring the classic bottle to the next level. I started doing these customized ‘HIs & Hers’ bottles a few years ago, starting with my cousin Jamie’s engagement party, and they have been a hit every time since.
Here is the step by step process of how I build them AND I’ve included a free PDF template you can download for the labels to personalize for your happy couple!
Favorite Places to Prop Shop
I have had to learn a few things about how to make prop shopping a little easier on my client's budget. While shopping for Halloween props this month, I compiled a list of my favorite places to find lots of materials for whatever you're shooting. Check out these spots in person or through the links for some discounts!
Fall Decorating with Ombre Pumpkins
Make a glam statement with these easy ombre pumpkins when decorating this fall!
Tips for Flat-lay Photography & Styling
It's striking, minimalistic, and makes my OCD so happy to see everything all lined up on right angles within a square.
