With two kids, a business to run, and a blog to craft for, I don’t get much time to go out and explore the city as much as I would like. But sometimes the stars align and I find myself with a camera and in an awesomely designed space and I am able to snap […]

Did you see me hint a few days ago about a summer party that I styled? Well, that colorful, geometric summer party will be coming to the blog next week! Woohoo! I can’t wait to share the details with you. But in the meantime I am going to share one of the DIY’s from the […]

I am so excited about today’s DIY project. Since starting the blog and coming up fun craft ideas on a daily basis, I haven’t had as much time for bigger projects like painting furniture. But I was when out thrifting a few weeks ago, I found this $20 mid century inspired double top side table […]

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend! I spent the night with my family watching the neighborhood parade, swimming, and watching the large firework show. But after two weeks away on our big family road trip and then the holiday weekend. I can actually say that I am ready to get back […]

You may have noticed that I like flowers. I love real flowers, but I am also a fan of fake flowers (don’t hate) and even flower crafts. Back when I used to do craft shows I used to sell the cutest wildflower rings using Shrinky Dinks. Yep! That childhood craft supply that we all loved […]

Special thanks to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores for sponsoring this post. All opinions, craft ideas, and styling is from my own head. Thanks for supporting the business that keep A Kailo Chic Life pumping out the DIY ideas.  You may have already guessed that I am currently loving the tassel trend, so when I […]

Oh yes, you read that right. These fruit tropical popsicles are not your ordinary fruit popsicles. These tasty treats are for adults only and are perfect for the hot summer months. The recipe for these dragon fruit, pineapple, and mango margarita popsicles is as easy as blending and freezing, so you can easily whip up […]

Special thanks to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores for sponsoring this post. All opinions, craft ideas, and styling is from my own head. Thanks for supporting the business that keep A Kailo Chic Life pumping out the DIY ideas.  Everyone loves donuts. Well, I hope that everyone loves donuts! And although it probably wouldn’t be […]

The faux cacti centerpieces were created in partnership with FloraCraft® Make It: Fun®. All ideas, opinions, and styling is my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make A Kailo Chic Life possible. This month I was asked to use FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Cones to create decorations for a party or celebration. […]

You may have caught a glimpse of these colorful wraps in yesterday’s picnic basket tutorial. Can you believe that they are made with hot glue! Yep! I was inspired to make these easy cross hatch napkin rings and sandwich wraps after seeing the simple tutorial for hot glue placemats by Alyson of Bash Studio. The […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #newOREOThins #CollectiveBias My mother-in-law recently moved and has been going through years of antiques and collectibles. Among her treasures was the cutest wooden Norwegian cake box that she got when they lived overseas in Norway. Because I am […]

If you follow me on Instagram (or really love Oh Joy by Joy Cho), then you may have seen me talk about her new collaboration with Target for summer. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a few of the pieces already (they were released online and in stores yesterday) and I love […]