A girlfriend of mine recently came over with a few simple ingredients for us to make some sweet treats for ourselves. They were so delicious and easy and so I thought I'd share because they would make a perfect homemade gift for your Valentine. Dark Chocolate Salted Almonds! The perfect blend of sweetness with a…
I have been in home decorating mode these days ever since buying my house here in lovely Austin, so I'm going to be sharing some of the DIY projects I work on along the way, especially because they will make some good homemade gifts as the holidays draw near.
First up, a drip candle. Because…
Last month I wrote to you about my grand quince experiment at Tulipwood. I was determined to conjure up more exciting quince recipes aside from our annual quince jelly. And so I dabbled in Quince Membrillo and Quince Pâte de Fruit. Well I also tried one more thing and it was sublime friends! I made…
Christmas has officially come and gone for some. Many will be taking down their trees already today, but before you just throw out your tree think about all the amazing DIY possibilities it has for years and years to come. We love to always think resourcefully and make use of just about everything before we throw…
Dryer sheets are actually much like fabric themselves, but it is a shame so many of them get tossed in the garbage without another thought. So we decided it was high time to show you How to Turn Your Used Dryer Sheets into Fragrance Sachets. They already have such a great scent and really we…
We love Christmas around here. There's nothing quite like receiving a thoughtful gift, but when that thoughtful gift comes in a beautiful package it takes it to a whole other level. There are so many ways to get creative with your gift wrapping and we love the idea of doing so with things you already have on…
The holiday season often means festive parties to attend. This homemade cookie mix in a jar gift is a delicious idea for a hostess, as well as friends, neighbors and family. You can put it together quickly with items you have in your pantry, it's economical, and the recipient will appreciate it long after.
Cookie Mix…
I have been posting various stages of this project on my social media accounts for the past few weeks and have gotten a lot of inquiries for how to make these bad boys. Well, first off, the step-by-step instructions are in my book Modern Pioneering, (do you have a signed copy yet?) along with some…
When I was younger, I mastered the art of paper mâché. There are so many things you can do with it, it's like a science experiment. With that being said, I've created a simple bowl, spray painted it gold, and added sea salt for a nice texture. This indeed was a science experiment, because I made…