I didn’t realize this at first, but many artists on Spoonflower are open to adjusting color in their designs. (Scale too!) When I started asking about customization, a designer shared a few tips from her side of the process—and those tips made everything go much more smoothly. Here’s what helped. Start With Clear Color Information...
A calmer, more meaningful way to create at home—without pressure. Over the past year, I’ve heard the same thing from so many friends: “My space feels tired.” “I have dated pieces.” “I want to make changes, but I don’t even know where to start.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and the good news is,...
Every Christmas needs at least one recipe you don’t have to think twice about — this is mine. I’ve been making this Christmas Day Chicken from Taste of Home (2008) Best Holiday Recipes for years, and it never disappoints. Easy, cozy, and always a hit at the table. DIRECTIONS Place the chicken in two large...
These painted decorative houses started as an end-of-season find at Meijer last year. At the time, they were simple and inexpensive — not something you’d expect to turn into a full project. But they had good shape, clean lines, and plenty of potential, which is exactly what I look for when shopping after the season...
I didn’t start this Jumbo Christmas Ornament with painting instructions. I took a class, sat with the blank jumbo ornament for a while, and honestly — it took some time before anything clicked. I knew I didn’t want to rush it. The scale matters with a jumbo piece, and I wanted the design to feel...
This Christmas centerpiece came together as some of my favorites do — without a big plan, a big budget, or another shopping trip. I used items I already had on hand, leaned into natural textures, and let everything work together instead of forcing a theme. The result feels classic, cozy, and calm — exactly what...
Every year, I make my kiddos a Christmas ornament. It’s a simple tradition that’s become one of my favorite projects of the season—part homemade keepsake, part “they’ll treasure this someday” craft. This year, I tried an Anthropologie-inspired ornament trend that’s been all over TikTok… and after a little trial and error, they turned out so...
Christmas 2025 is looking a little shinier this year! If you love a little sparkle but hate waste, this trend is for you. I’m calling it Silver Bells & Mirror Balls — a glam, disco-inspired Christmas look you can create using old ornaments, forgotten décor, and a little creative reuse. WHAT I STARTED WITH I...
A 2025 Holiday Trend That’s All About Heart, Home, and Vintage Charm Let’s be honest—every season brings a new trend, a color palette, or a “must-have” moment. But for me, nothing feels better than walking into a home that just… feels like Christmas. Not the catalog version with perfectly styled mantels and matching gift wrap.I’m talking...
Simple, thoughtful gifts I actually use, love, recommend or have gifted. And, they are on SALE! Every single thing in this guide is something I’ve used myself, gifted before, or personally own. I’m a big believer that gifts don’t have to be complicated — they just need to be useful, pretty, and chosen with intention....