I have been in the midst of a backyard refresh for the last few months since the Kailo Chic studio was completed. The trenching for the plumbing and electrical in the studio ravaged the backyard. We are slowly but surely pulling it back together and creating a lounge space next to the studio. One of […]

There are so many ways to paint a planter, I have done everything from ombre to gradient to splatter painted. But these color blocked DIY 80s leotard inspired leopard print planters are quite possible my new favorites! I mean what is not to love about leopard print, neons, and gold? Hahaha! It’s an amalgam of […]

Several of you noticed and commented on the hardware I used on my vanity makeover for my studio bathroom. Of course they were a DIY, and I promised I would put together a tutorial for them ASAP. Today I am going to share a few ways to create DIY leather and brass cabinet hardware using […]

When we were building the Kailo Chic studio, I was trying to save costs wherever possible. So for the bathroom we used an IKEA vanity that had been in our garage for years waiting for a guest bathroom makeover that never came. It was the perfect size for the studio bathroom, so we used it. […]

If you have never played around with roving before you are missing out. The fluffy texture and bright colors make it a fun medium to work with. Of course you can needle felt with it or even do large crochet pieces, but I like thinking outside the box. After using a bit of my stash […]

It really shouldn’t have come as a surprise how popular this DIY pinata fringe backdrop post was that I wrote, but you can’t seem to get enough of it! The process however can be a bit time consuming, so I wanted to share how to make an easy fringe backdrop for your next party that […]

The post, Spreading Cheer with Small Acts of Kindness, is sponsored by Frost Bank and their Opt for Optimisim Campaign to spread joy through generosity. If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times. I am an introvert. But I love helping others and will always come running when a friend […]

Last year I found the cutest pom pom tassel heart wall hanging at Target and wouldn’t you know that every time I post a picture with it up on my wall for Valentine’s Day I get questions about where it came from. Unfortunately it is no longer available at Target, but can totally be recreated […]

I love turning everything and anything into a flower vase. Sure a standard glass vase works just fine, but when it comes to the holidays, it’s fun to have a cute and unique shaped vase to hold a few flowers. And that is especially true for Valentine’s day. Today I am sharing how to make […]

Is there anything as pretty and satisfying as a color blocked effect? I love the way the two colors play off each other to create such a simple but pretty look. I made these DIY color blocked organizing trays with wood that I laser cut on my Glowforge. But I realize that not many of […]

Let me introduce you to the latest home decor craft kits I just launched. Easy DIY Yarn Wall Hanging kits! These laser cut wood pieces make creating your own wall hangings a snap. And they are completely customizable so that you can get the perfect look for your home. Just choose your shape, size, and […]

In last few weeks off I have been playing around with my Glowforge again to create a few new things. This DIY giant geometric wall hanging was one of the new projects I thought up. I am really obsessed with the organic geometric clay and acrylic jewelry that is trending right now. And you know […]