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The Ultimate Gift-Giving Guide for Everything

A super practical and heartfelt guide to the art of gift-giving designed to help you think clearly, choose wisely, and give beautifully, even if it…

Jun 24 •

How to Make Birthdays Feel More Magical

How to remember everyone's birthday, out-of-the-box party ideas, and becoming the person who gives really thoughtful gifts.

May 22 •

Whimsy Dispatch: Blueberry Muffin Syrup, Summer Rolls, and a lot of Lime

Your weekly guide to becoming the Creative Director of your house, including: a weekly menu, recipes, and other whimsical takes on the mundane.

May 16 •

The Dinner Party Directory

So many dinner party ideas, organized by effort. Ranging from Trader Joe's frozen gnocchi to over-caffeinated Martha Stewart.

May 15 •

How to Host a Home Café

I made a guide for your menu, designed invite templates, created to-do and grocery lists, and all you have to do is love your friends big!

Apr 17 •

Becoming the Creative Director of Your Own House

Ideas for turning daily maintenance into creative projects that fuel joy.

Apr 14 •

Five Easy Ways to Make Thanksgiving More Fun in Like Two Seconds

Dog show bracket printable & more!

Nov 27, 2024 •

Home Café: Fall & Cherries

How to make cherry vanilla syrup for coffee, four dinner ideas, and seasonal home coffee bar ideas.

Nov 18, 2024 •

Pistachio Matcha Lattes

Studio Notes: recipes, murals, and a printable calendar

Jan 28, 2024 •

Be Secretly Incredible at Hosting

Not the food or decor parts, but the human part of hosting

Dec 21, 2023 •

Dive into some classic and surprising films that capture the essence of autumn, both in setting and spirit.

Sep 29, 2023 •

Connor O’Brien

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