In this tutorial I show you how to follow a fun and fairly simple beginner macrame pattern using simple macrame knots that gives a double diamond design with a tassle. I show you what areas I found tricky, and give tips for beginners who may have never tried macrame before. WHAT YOU’LL NEED 1. 3mm […]

A simple and fun way to add a touch of spooky festivity to any halloween basket or treats for teachers, friends or family. I’ve seen a huge craze the last couple of years where people are making fun and creative Boo! Baskets to “boo” their friends, neighbors and more. I’ve seen this done a couple […]

For her daughter’s Bluey & Bingo themed birthday, a mother crafted an immersive experience with custom party favors, including “Rita’s Beans” jellybeans, coloring pages, picnic tables for crafts, and unique plush character dog houses. She utilized her Glowforge laser cutter for special décor accents and offered a favor bar with notebooks, crayons, and stickers. Friends contributed handmade birthday cakes and party coordination. Links provided are affiliate and include a discount for a Glowforge machine. Personal and hired help made the event memorable and successful.

The perfectly cruel DIY theme for only the most marvelous fashionista. My daughters and I watched the new Disney’s Cruella movie on Disney+. We were floored at the incredible music, fashion and performances by both Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. Every single character, line, set detail, song choice, were impecible. I wouldn’t expect anything else […]

After the craziness that was 2020 (anyone else glad to say that year is behind us?), I really realized how much I wasn’t taking care of myself in that year. It was easy to forget about what I NEEDED, and what would make me a happier and better mom, wife, and friend…

Hi friends! I’m Devan, a mom of 2 girls and a baby boy on the way, a wife to an amazing and supportive husband and the daughter and granddaughter to an Italian-American family. Over the last 10 years, I’ve had several small businesses, a couple blogs, and a couple Etsy shops. All mostly while working […]