Beautiful Food, Travel & Design
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
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!
These gilded DIY Cake Stands are the prettiest way to display sweets. This upcycled DIY only costs a few dollars to make and is great for weddings or gifts!
This post has been sponsored by Oui™ by Yoplait®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Do you have certain routines or rituals that you use to begin your day?
On hospital work days, 90% of my mornings start the same way: an early workout followed by piping hot coffee and a cup of yogurt. Enjoying this simple breakfast gives me a few moments of calm to help me start the day in a good mindset.
Read on for the upcycled cake stand DIY!
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Everything you need to know about making your own fake marble backdrop at home for only a few dollars! It looks better in photos than real marble and is easy to clean. Includes video tutorial.
I’m sure you’ve seen the real marble cutting board surfaces from places like Sur La Table. You might even own one! I used to too, but I was able to sell that crazy heavy bulky thing once I made my own. It was so satisfying!
The craziest thing is this DIY surface it actually looks more realistic and better in photos than the real thing! It works great for Instagram flatlays, product photography and obviously food styling.
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Here’s a great holiday hack – a last-minute holiday centerpiece with pomegranates and rosemary that takes just a few minutes to put together!
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 »
Use edible food paint to make these colorful splatter-painted French Macarons! Plus, a step by step recipe for plain french macaron shells.
Painting macarons, or sugar cookies or cakes, for that matter is so easy! All you need is some high-quality food coloring gel, a food-safe paintbrush, and a bit of vodka or almond extract.
I probably should have inserted some sort of joke here about drinking vodka to reduce the stress of making macarons, but it’s actually for your paint! It’s the perfect solvent for your gel food coloring. It evaporates when it dries and leaves no taste or unwanted color behind…. Read More »
Candied Rose Petals are a perfect upgrade for homemade or store-bought cupcakes and cakes. Yes, they are actually edible and they take just minutes to make!
One of the things I love about baking is that there are always new techniques to try. From the perfect pie crust to a French macaron with feet, there’s always something new to learn. Making candied rose petals has been on my list for far too long.
Many people don’t realize that rose petals are edible, and they actually taste amazing! They are the perfect addition to many desserts, from cakes to cupcakes to cookies…. Read More »