How can you publicly display your Disney pride AND love of wine while coordinating with a casual chic outfit? DIY custom wine cork Mickey/Minnie Mouse ears, of course! Until recently, I hadn’t visited a Disney park in over 20 years. So while on a recent trip to Disney World for Epcot International Food and Wine […]
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Flower Crowns: Not Just for Hippies and Hipsters (DIY)
What looks prettier than barrettes and headbands in someone’s hair? Friggin flowers, that’s what. Hippies and mountaintop maidens have been donning the look for decades, and it’s about time the rest of us caught on. I learned how to make flower crowns at a Houston Blogger Union event a few months ago (thank you, Jillian!) and […]
Quilting Outside the Box
After learning how to quilt with a simple, yet chaotic pattern, I wanted to experiment with scrap quilting. Is it silly to purchase perfectly good fabric, cut it up, and sew it back together? From that perspective, yes, it is silly. But quilting is a therapeutic hobby and an art that I’ll probably never master. […]
Quilting: the Final Frontier
What new hobby does one learn when working full time, making costumes for fun, DIY around the house, and travelling like a rock star? Oh I know: quilting. Said no one…except me! I knew it would be a huge undertaking, even for the smallest of baby quilts. Thankfully I have a friend who sews like […]
How to Increase Your T. Rex Suit Awesomeness
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Chic Dinosaur Planter (DIY)
I impulse shop, often. But I wasn’t about to pay $30 for a majestic golden dinosaur planter at my local specialty food store. I recreated the look for about $10 instead. This was stupid easy. I bought a rubber dinosaur (about the length of my hand) at a craft store. I made sure […]
Wine Label Mache: Stickers for Adults
I hoard the oddest things. Unused wine labels are one of the things I collect and tuck away for some unknown use in the future. Last month at French Country Wines in Houston during National Rose Day, I was inspired by a wine label covered pup in their winery. Finally, something I can use wine […]
Camera Strap Cover (DIY)
Off the rack camera straps are so last year. When I got a new camera and couldn’t find a Coach or Vera Bradley strap cover for the Nikon, I was inspired by Pinterest to make my own moderately fashionable camera strap cover. I have plenty of scrap fabrics from previous projects (GoT dress and dog Derby […]
Painted Rock Magnets (DIY)
What on earth are you going to do with all those silly little pebbles you and your kids pick up on vacation? Might I suggest turning those natural souvenirs into fridge magnets to enjoy daily. Here’s what you’ll need: Rocks (look for at least one flat side) E6000 adhesive High magnetic strength ceramic magnet discs […]
Wine Barrel Bed for a Little Dog in a Big Dog’s Body
On impulse, I bought a quarter wine barrel at Wimberly Winery, a winery in the Texas Hill Country. Sure, most people would plant something in it, but I felt like it was a good size for a dog bed. We already have a wine barrel bistro table that I made from a Becker Vineyards barrel, […]