Green Marble Tile: New Bathroom, Who Dis
When I wandered past this Caribbean green marble tile in the store, my jaw dropped. The green was amazing and it gave me all the spa feels. Not the most traditional tile choice, but I had to have it. In fact, this green tile was the inspiration for the entire bathroom.
DIY Loteria Card Coasters
I’ve been obsessed with Loteria — Mexican bingo — since I was a little girl. I mean, I wouldn’t be your typical Chicana cliché if I wasn’t. Whenever the fam bam got together during our annual summer camping trip in Baja California, we always played Loteria by the campfire. My Nana would hand out a […]
Make your own: Painted terracotta pots
If you have several succulent plants in need of terracotta pots, you can spruce them up with some craft paint for maximum curb appeal. Succulents are my jam. The only green plant I can’t seem to kill. Beyond their penchant for survival, they are beautiful to look at. Plump, lovely organic shapes in all shades […]
Paint this: Geometric Wall Design
Transform a wall in your home into a work of art. All you need to create this geometric design is paint from Sherwin-Williams, painters tape and patience. My home is filled with colorful walls and furniture and I love it. My home office, however, looked like it belonged in another home — it was plain […]
DIY: Mexican Serape Pillows
If you’re a sentimental mama like me, then you’ll love this simple diy: Mexican fabric pillows that I repurposed from serapes I bought my sons on a camping trip to Baja California. I have to tell you the story of these three serapes I’ve saved for the past nine years. They belonged to my three […]
How to: Refresh a Patio Table
It usually happens this way. I’m sitting down relaxing outside while my girls play, observing my surroundings and minding my own business when inspiration will strike. Ooh, that would look cool if I painted it turquoise. I bet if we built a wall we could hang all of our wrought iron crosses. Let’s hang a […]
DIY: Clay heart-shaped jewelry dish
Everyone loves hearts. Make this simple heart-shaped clay dish to store your jewelry and the things you love. I almost never work with clay, but I was inspired by this lovely DIY project I saw on the interwebs one day. Since it’s February and the month of love, I thought I’d tweak it ever so […]
Hopeless Romantic: Glitter Heart TOMS shoes
Nothing says Valentine’s Day than a sweet pair of pink shoes with glitter hearts. Let me show you how to make your own! I don’t care if Valentine’s day is next week, I think it’s sweet to rock hearts all year long. It’s one of my favorite motifs to decorate with. Paper mache crafts, clothes, […]
Day of the Dead DIY: Sugar Skull Kitchen Toalla (Towel)
In honor of Dia de los Muertos, let’s make your own sugar skull kitchen toalla (towel) using a potato as a stamp. I wanted to share my contribution to the Ofrendas: Celebrando El Dia de Muertos FREE eBook that I told you about earlier this week. I’m in love with any sort of craft idea that […]
Dollar Store DIY: Calavera Rag Garland
Make this simple Dia de los Muertos-inspired garland made from dollar store foam skulls, jute twine and Mexican fabric. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on the hunt for crafting goodies from the dollar store that I can diy this month. It’s not something I planned on–I just grabbed a bunch of cool stuff […]