Holiday Inspiration

By now I’m sure you know all about my Easter egg debacle. That said, the truth of the matter is I still love awesomely decorated eggs. I mean, have you seen the ideas people are coming up with lately? From richly colored dyes to Sharpie markers at their finest, I have found myself pinning Easter eggs like crazy in the last few weeks. What I love most? All of these ideas are so low cost that it’s no big deal …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so let’s talk crafts, shall we? I know I’ve lamented before about really not being a huge fan of the commercialized version of Valentine’s Day. Overpriced red roses and big boxes of chocolate? Completed overrated if you ask me. That said, I love the sentiment of Valentine’s Day and taking a day to show a little love and appreciation for the people you love most in your life. So handmade gestures of the …

Friends, I have hearts on the brain big time this week. You’ve heard me say before that I don’t love the super commercialized version of Valentines Day that I think mention of the holiday brings to mind for most of us. However, I totally love sweet, homemade Valentines Day gestures to show a bit of love to your favorite people. This morning at Babble, I’m sharing ten super cute heart-shaped DIY projects all sure to add a little love to …

I thought I would take a quick moment today to share with you a few Christmas snippets, Instagram style of course. My holidays involved lots of time with family and loved ones, more than my fair share of Tom and Jerrys, and lots and lots of snow. Add in copious amounts of coffee, mountains of presents to wrap, baking cookies, prepping photo shoots and spying on Christmas lights through the neighborhood and December turned out to be a pretty amazing …

I have this thing about decorating for the holidays. I feel like as much as you can muster should be handmade or old. I have no idea why I hold this conviction so firmly, but I am guessing it has to do with spending hours making ornaments with my mom or delighting year after year over the same old ornaments on my grandmother’s tiny tabletop tree. Whatever the case may be, I need you to know that I’m hopelessly in …

I am really charmed today to be able to share this beautiful shoot with you. Captured by my lovely friends from The Why We Love and featuring the Woollen family, this shoot is just as sweet and lovely as it gets. You see, Audrey of Urbanic fame is also a friend of mine. She’s one of those talented people with an infectious smile that just gets you every time. Her husband Joshua and their adorable sons? Well, they’re just that. …

I hope everyone is enjoying their long holiday weekend with family and friends! Just a quick note to let you know that I was thrilled to have the folks at Etsy ask me to guest pin for them for the holidays. For a pretty awesome number of holiday ideas (we’re talking DIY ideas and gifts galore), pop over and follow me on Pinterest and be sure to check out my Etsy/Pinterest collaboration where I’ll be pinning away! The holidays are …

As a kid, the countdown to Christmas was a big big deal in our house. Us kids squabbled over who got to move Santa in our countdown calendar every morning and would race to be the first one up for breakfast in order to be the winner. Our Advent calendar was also a big deal every year. Just that building of excitement and sheer little kid joy. Maybe that’s why this time of year is still one that just fills …

Now that November is officially upon us, this is the time of year that my KitchenAid stand mixer starts getting a serious workout. In short, I love baking. Over the years I’ve amassed a pretty serious collection of various baking dishes, pans and gadgets. A few that I can’t live without heading into the holiday baking season? Great measuring spoons and cups, a trusty pie bird, an arsenal of whisks and rubber spatulas and stacks of nested mixing bowls. For …

by Chelsea Costa

Are you dying eggs this Easter? I haven’t dyed eggs in years, but this year something about it was calling my name! Here’s a quick, easy DIY you can do with your little ones (or other big ones!) to tell the world just how much you love Easter.

Supplies -

eggs
egg dying kit (I used a Paas standard 6-color kit)
white vinegar
masking tape
scissors
optional: muffin tin

Start by hard-boiling your eggs if you wish. Let them cool and prepare your dyes. If you’re …