When it comes to birthdays and holidays, I always (always) try to gift something that’s homemade, whether it is made by me or someone else. I also make it a goal to choose an item that truly speaks to the person’s interests, likes, and hobbies. I mean, let’s be real… who needs more junky useless …
If you’re just starting to dabble in DIY, I’ve got your back. After all, I’m all about showing others how easy it can be to customize anything and everything. And while it might be easier to just head to the store and shell out some cash, there’s something special about getting crafty. It proves that …
Now that it’s officially autumn, it’s time to start digging into some of my favorite materials. Flannel, leather, faux fur — the good things in life. After all, using these supplies means that we’re finally past the days of being sweaty sloths in the summer heat. You know how it goes. And while I love to indulge …
In light of back-to-school season, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite dorm/apartment DIY projects from over the years. For this round-up, I focused on inexpensive tutorials that are ideal for beginners and experts alike. After all, nothing is better than sprucing up your new space on a dime. It’s …
… Because summer is in full force and I do love myself a good DIY watercolor project. And for someone who tends to wear neutrals and dark colors, that’s saying something. Despite my tendency to deviate toward black, gray, and white… I can’t help but swoon over the way watercolors and dyes blend together. Granted, I …
Music festival season is in full force, doubling as prime time to get making and crafting. I’ve been an avid show goer for many, many years; tiny shows in dive bars and basements are some of my favorite things. Yet, I can’t deny the awesomeness of a day-long (or weekend-long) event all about the tunes. …
These days, being a working creative means learning how to write a pitch. After all, collaborating is key to growing your brand/business/whatever it is that you do. Whether you’re a musician trying to book a show or a blogger trying to get featured somewhere, it’s all the same. But when the Internet is super-saturated with …
Studs & Pearls has been around for quite some time. This blog turns 4 years old on July 15, 2014 – less than a week from today! S&P hasn’t always been the way it is now; there was a lot of growing, exploring and trial and error along the way. Even after all this time, …
I have a couple rounds of content planned, all pertaining to different aspects of the book. FAQ’s and my experiences during the process, that sort of thing. But instead of posting all the serious stuff first, I figured I’d share the fun side of it instead. As stressful as it was – and as delirious …
