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The Perfect Futon that Looks Like a Couch

I found the PERFECT couch for our home office makeover. Natural Home has organic and natural bedding, futons, and mattresses for any taste or budget
Colorful and Modern Home Office Floral Theme Remodel

Finding the right couch for my home office/photography studio remodel wasn’t easy. I had a specific look in mind. I really wanted something that was bright, modern and chic.

Read on for more about my dream sofa!

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January 15, 2020  •  Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor, Home Renovations No Comments

My Home Office and Photography Studio Makeover

A colorful and bright home office and photography studio makeover and remodel. Inspo for design, details, lighting, decor, and statement wallpaper!Colorful and Fun Home Office Ideas For Women Step by Step

I’m beyond excited to finally reveal my photography studio and home office makeover to you! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know we purchased our first home this summer and have been busy giving it a “glow up”.

Read on for the Before and After…
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January 13, 2020  •  Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor, Home Renovations 2 Comments

Last-Minute Holiday Centerpiece with Pomegranates

Here’s a great holiday hack – a last-minute holiday centerpiece with pomegranates and rosemary that takes just a few minutes to put together!Easy Last Minute Holiday Table Centerpiece DIY When it comes to the holidays, I sometimes spend weeks thinking about the food. I spend hours listing possible dishes, scouring the internet, rewriting my list and grocery shopping. I love picking recipes that you can make in advance, so I even start cooking several days in advance!

Unfortunately, this same organized approach doesn’t always apply to party decor. Even though I’m fine throwing down $50 for a fresh turkey, I’m extremely reluctant to spend that kind of money on table decorations. I’m always looking for ways to keep things cheap – and easy…. Read More »

December 18, 2017  •  Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor, Party Ideas 2 Comments

How to Host a Fabulous Friendsgiving

How to Host a Fabulous Friendsgiving – everything from a copper and navy table design to easy menu ideas, including a spicy cranberry cheese dip recipe!Thanksgiving Hosting Ideas - Decorations Menu and Recipes

Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE day of the year. In fact, if I had my way, I’d celebrate it at least monthly all year round! We got an early start on the Thanksgiving season this year by hosting a Friendsgiving last weekend. I just love throwing a good party, and I tend to completely immerse myself in the planning leading up to an event. Amazing food was a given, but I also wanted to have a lovely table setting that would wow our guests and make the mood really festive…. Read More »

November 13, 2016  •  Filed Under: Appetizers, DIY, Gluten Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Home Decor, Party Ideas, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks 14 Comments

Drought-Resistant Succulent Centerpieces

Rustic Wedding Table Design DIY - great party inspiration!

Succulent centerpieces are perfect for your wedding or party. They are easy to make & you can give them away for party favors (or keep them for yourself!).

Rustic Wedding Succulent Centerpiece Table Design DIY - great party inspiration!In case you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard that there’s a drought here in California. We’re talking lack of water of crisis-level proportions. On a daily basis, Pat and I do everything we can to save water. It’s mostly little things, like letting it mellow, taking shorter showers, and turning off the water when brushing our teeth. Those little things add up though!

Because of the drought, I’ve been thinking of other ways to save water. Fresh flowers take a ton of water to grow, so even though I love them, we’ve been buying less and less. Same with adding new houseplants to our collection.

I’ve really been drawn to succulents – #1, they are amazing to look at. #2, they are hearty and take almost no water to thrive. The internet is absolutely blowing up with succulent DIYs and arrangements.

Even so, I really wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do. The place I found the best inspiration was actually my local hardware store. I checked out Orchard Supply Hardware, which has locations all over the Bay Area and now in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. They had a huge selection of succulents and even more important, the staff was super friendly and full of ideas for how to make the perfect succulent centerpiece for my upcoming dinner party…. Read More »

September 30, 2015  •  Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor, Party Ideas, Wedding, Wedding Inspiration 8 Comments

Easy Colorful DIY Cake Platters

Ridiculously easy DIY Cake Stands made from a thrift store plate and mug. Genius!

As I mentioned in my last post, over the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing all of the recipes and DIYs from my recent colorful confetti party! Today’s DIY is crazy easy and will cost hardly anything. You can make these beautiful party platters and cake stands with materials found at your local thrift store.

Get the DIY for these colorful cake stands after the jump!

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August 27, 2015  •  Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor, Party Ideas, Wedding Inspiration 2 Comments

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Hi! I’m Kelly. I live in San Francisco with my husband, Pat, and our puppy, Maddie. Here you’ll find recipes, DIYs, style, travel & a glimpse into our adventures. To learn a little more about me, Click Here.

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