The Art (and Challenge) of Thoughtful Gifting – If you didn’t already know, I truly enjoy giving gifts. There’s nothing like the feeling of finding the perfect present for someone you care about. To me, it’s an art form — one I’ve almost mastered. But every now and then, the universe throws me a challenge,…
As an auntie, I love finding creative ways to connect with my nieces and make them feel special. Recently, I decided to try my hand at making some cute artwork that they could hang up in their bedrooms. It was a fun and easy project that allowed me to express my creativity while also creating…
I’m always looking for unique gift ideas and these shabby chic DIY egg carton gift boxes didn’t disappoint. They make the perfect Spring gift for both children and adults alike. Plus, they can hold anything from food to small trinkets. You can’t ask for anything more in a gift. My Inspiration I first saw this…
I absolutely love giving gifts. There is no better feeling than knowing that you have purchased the best gift for your friend or loved one. That moment when you see the look of sheer joy on their face when they first look upon their gift is PRICELESS. That’s why I get a rush from coming up…
Hot chocolate bombs (aka hot cocoa bombs) are the latest treats to go viral on the internet. I first saw an article written about them back in December and was completely in awe from the moment I laid my eyes on them. They had recently become popular and were sold out everywhere. I made it…
Hosting a Galentine’s Day party is a great way to celebrate the women in your life. Originally, created by the character Leslie Knope on the show Parks and Recreation back in 2010, it was a fictional holiday that actually caught on in in the real world. Since then, women around the world have been gathering…
Since my budget was tight (actually nonexistent) during the holiday season, I decided to give my nieces creative homemade gifts as presents. As usual, I was able to look in my arts and crafts boxes for inspiration. Fortunately, I had already made a bunch of one page mini albums a few years before and they…
I was inspired by my sip and paint outing earlier this week to create a sweet gift for my nieces’ bedroom in Arizona. The original piece of art is called Pretty in Pink III and was created by an artist at Paint Nite. My painting is my interpretation of the original. I felt it turned…
After making the personalized mini albums for Liam and Noelle, I was motivated to try out some new designs that I came across on YouTube. My friend Andaiye was the inspiration for both albums. I made them as gifts for her birthday in January. I thought she would like the personalized albums to place some…
In August of 2017, two new babies were born. One to my good friend Marguerite (a boy) and the second to my brother (a girl). That’s what inspired me to create personalized mini albums for the new arrivals as Christmas gifts to the families. However, it’s been five years since I have made a mini album from scratch. …
I first heard about Galentine’s Day back in February 2015. Actually, it was a meme that came across my Facebook news feed on Valentine’s Day. At first, I wasn’t sure if it was meant to be a joke or if it was a real thing. So I decided to do a bit of investigating to see…
If the gift of Christ to the world was love, then he bundled it up and placed it in a short, round, colored woman with soft curly black hair, and a laugh that set up home in your heart. She would throw her head back, and start with a loud, shrill, holler from the…