DIY: Couple’s Coffee Set

I made this set recently as a gift for my friend Marie’s wedding. I was first inspired by an engraved shot glass and decanter set I saw in an antique shop, but I decided to change it to a French press set for Marie (who’s a big coffee lover). I[Read more]

How to Make Your Own Bagels

I love bagels so much! One of my favorite things do do on the weekends is going out to breakfast at my favorite bagel shop. When I went to Tonga, I missed my favorite breakfast food (bagels are impossible to find there), so I decided to try my hand at[Read more]

How to Make: Your Own Vanilla Extract

One of my favorite things about Tonga was buying fresh vanilla pods from the market. They are so incredibly fragrant and delicious-smelling. I was so excited when I got home to try my hand at making fresh vanilla extract for my friends and family. It’s amazing how simple it really[Read more]

How to Make: Shell Flowers

When I was in Tonga, one of my favorite things to do was collect shells on the beaches. After a while, I had accumulated quite a few, but wasn’t really sure what to actually do with them. I came upon this ideas of making little flower magnets. It’s fun and[Read more]