I’ve been wanting to add hair tutorials to Studio DIY for a long time — hair is part of every celebration, after all. I don’t consider myself an expert, so I thought we could learn together. I was excited when L’Oréal Paris asked me to try their at-home hair color, L’Oréal Paris Preference Mousse Absolue. … Read more
Our resident manicure expert, Alex, and I first connected over the idea of a donut manicure. We’ve been saving this concept for Donut Week, and it’s finally time to share it. I wanted to try DIY nail decals, and donuts felt like the perfect playful way to introduce an easy at-home technique. Decals are like tiny tattoos for your nails, so even if you’re not confident with freehand nail art, you can achieve a fun, polished look.
Graphics by Katie Mamie Today I’m trying something new: sharing playlists. I’ve noticed how often people comment on the music blasting in my Snapchat and Instagram videos, so it felt like the right time to start collecting songs into themed mixes. My taste is a playful mash-up — think the best of the 2000s blended … Read more
Heading to the beach with a little DIY flair! If you follow me on Snapchat you may have seen my recent IKEA run and the project that came out of it — these colorful sling beach chair makeovers. Whether you buy an inexpensive sling chair or refresh a cover you already own, this is a … Read more
I’ve been really into monochromatic dressing lately. While it can feel like a bold or uncommon choice, when a monochromatic look works it makes a strong, cohesive statement. We had a blast creating mix-and-match outfits last fall with Coca-Cola Freestyle and now we revisited the idea with a playful all-pink theme inspired by one of … Read more
Welcome to another roundup of rugs I think you should consider—this edition focuses on larger pieces and a few runners. I’ve been hunting for runners for our home lately and kept wishing these would fit into my space. Each rug below stood out for color, character, and craftsmanship; if your home has room, any one … Read more
I’m known for donuts, but if I’m honest, cake is my true favorite dessert. It always has been. There’s something unbeatable about the balance of cake and frosting in every bite. Cupcakes have their place, but cake—real cake—is where I belong. To settle a friendly office debate, I made the team join me on a … Read more
I’ve already admitted I can’t knit and I’m terrible at styling hair, and here’s another confession: I cannot frost a cake to save my life. I used to bake cakes and call my mom every time to rescue the presentation so it looked as good as it tasted. Now that I’m on my own, I’m … Read more
An alternate title for today’s project could be “I avoided the work I really needed to do, wandered to the fabric store across the street from my studio, and discovered a treasure trove of sequins and polka dots.” That’s a mouthful, so we’ll stick with the short version. This project wasn’t planned and my step-by-step … Read more
I’ve wanted to host a Kentucky Derby party for as long as I can remember. I pictured everyone in over-the-top, food-themed hats and bright, playful outfits — and this year we finally did it. We partnered with IZZE to throw a “Hold On To Your Hats!” celebration. IZZE’s colorful, fizzy drinks were the perfect complement … Read more