We’re excited to announce our doormat collaboration with Lauren of Shop Josie B. After months of planning and input from you, we launched two exclusive Studio DIY doormats — and they’re finally here. I’m thrilled: one is perfect for a front door and the other fits right outside a studio or work space. They bring … Read more
One of my favorite holiday rituals is choosing a new gift wrap theme each year. You don’t need to redecorate everything to get a fresh look—switching up your wrapping scheme is an easy, high-impact way to change the mood. You can go classic or bold, playful or elegant, and mix unexpected colors and textures. Below I’ve gathered four favorite wrap pairings from this season to spark your creativity. Consider it permission to buy the wrapping paper you love!
Halloween is tomorrow and you still need a costume? No problem — here are twenty easy, last-minute DIY costumes you can put together tonight or tomorrow morning. Most supplies are available at craft stores, Target, or right in your closet. The ideas cover food, pop-culture throwbacks, and playful classics, so you can look like you … Read more
We may eventually run out of fruit costume ideas (remember the pineapple, strawberry, and citrus slice costumes), but today is not that day. This DIY banana costume is one of the simplest and most effective costumes you can make. All you really need is a yellow pencil skirt and a few craft foam pieces—seriously, it’s … Read more
Last year we made a DIY Christmas light sweater and this year we turned that idea into an ugly Christmas sweater cake — in pink, because we’re having a very pink Christmas! The base is simply a 9×13″ cake decorated to look like a cozy vintage sweater. It’s easy to make and totally customizable: change … Read more
Graphics by Katy Jones We experimented with themed playlists last month and the response was so positive that playlists will now be a regular feature. Readers suggested several great ideas, and one comment called for a Girl Boss playlist — the perfect prompt. So we curated a selection of empowering, upbeat tracks designed to boost … Read more
When I first saw this celebration, I thought, “I want this party.” My birthday is in four weeks and I’d love a celebration like this. It isn’t a typical birthday—no big guest list or party favors—just a stay at a vibrant rainbow hotel, a colorful cake, a suitcase packed with surprises, and family time. The … Read more
Hi—I’m Erin from Hey, EEP! Today I’m sharing a fun dessert idea: a nail polish bottle cake. I collect nail polish the way others collect stamps, and I can’t resist bright neons, soft pastels, glitter, and confetti shades. This cake is colorful and playful, and it’s surprisingly approachable to make. To keep the project simple, … Read more
Happy New Year! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve already heard some of this, but welcome to the first blog post of the year. For years I’ve done an annual recap and given each year a title. In the past I’ve called 2015 “The Year of Growing Pains,” 2016 “The Year of Failure,” and … Read more
I was thrilled to take part in The LEGO Group’s Rebuild the World project this year. My little one, Arlo, is just beginning to love building with LEGO, so this collaboration was extra special. I was asked to take simple LEGO sets and reimagine them into new creations. LEGO encourages open-ended play and sparks creativity, … Read more