Happy Spring! Today I am sharing a cherry blossom-inspired spring table setting idea. If you are new around here, welcome! I'm Allison and my family and I live right outside of Washington, DC. This week happens to be the peek bloom for the Japanese cherry blossoms around the tidal basin. I figure this is the perfect time to share this spring table setting with you since I used my fabulous cherry blossom dishes. Lets jump right in, shall we? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHALK COUTURE? ... View Post
DIY Christmas Throw Pillow
Happy Christmas my friends! I am in the holiday sprit and listening to Christmas music 24/7 these days! Today I want to share how to make a DIY Christmas throw pillow. This is an easy way to get a designer pillow look. For this project, I used Chalk Couture products. If you don't know about Chalk Couture, START HERE. Here's the quick rundown - Chalk Couture makes reusable, silk-screen stencils (called transfers). They also make removable chalk paste, permanent ink, surfaces and ... View Post
Finding Joy in a Hobby
The other day I was chatting with a group of moms. The conversation came up about "what's next?". Here's the thing- we all went to college, started a career, got married, bought a house, had kids....now what? What's next? All of the moms in the group felt this way...except me. I was the only one who felt differently. The reason is because about three years ago, I found joy in a hobby that has become a creative business. If you are in a rut and looking for what's next, you are in luck. ... View Post
DIY Patriotic Decor You Can Make at Home Without an Expensive Machine
Hey Hey!! It is SUMMER and that means decorating for the 4th of July! The 4th is my FAVORITE holiday and I absolutely love decorating with red, white and blue! Today I am sharing my favorite DIY Patriotic decor with you. Have you heard of Chalk Couture? If not, START HERE. If you have, then you might recognize that everything I used to decorate my patriotic entryway was made with Chalk Couture. One of the easiest ways to make DIY Patriotic decor is to use reusable silk-screen ... View Post
Why I Closed my Etsy Shop
I did a thing. I closed my Etsy shop. Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Etsy! I love all the amazing finds and talented creators on Etsy. But I felt like I was spinning my wheels to get sales on Etsy and coupled with expensive (and slow) shipping through USPS, I decided it was best to pivot, refocus my business and close my Etsy shop to prioritize selling craft products instead of finished homegoods. Why I Closed my Etsy Shop I love being creative and creating finished home decor ... View Post