DIY Tinsel Ornaments

I did a post this time last year about revamping my Christmas tree style, transitioning to a playful neutral aesthetic. Well this year I was ready to put my new tree concept into action. I managed to purchase a lot of the ornaments I had my eye on last year after Christmas, when they went on sale, but I still felt like the tree needed a few more. So, instead of buying new ornaments at full price, I decided to make some! These are the easiest Christmas ornaments to make, ever. I had all 12 finished and on the tree in under 10 minutes, and I love the way they turned out.

Caro's Shower

This weekend, Leah and I, along with our friends Kit and Emily, threw Carolyn a Bridal shower. I was so happy with the way everything came together. I thought I would share some highlights from the event with you!

The gorgeous bride-to-be Carolyn.

BombPop DIY: Mercury Gold Candle Holders

We are so excited to have local Artisan and bride-to-be Carolyn Shaw join us to share this clever DIY for mercury gold votive holders, a gorgeous addition to any table setting. Read on to find out how you can make these pretty centerpieces at home! 

A Room For Bebe

As you all probably know by now, my husband James and I have been hard at work on a pretty room for my baby girl, who is due July 12. Well, with only a couple weeks to spare we have almost finished, and I thought I would share with you the fruit of our labor. We wanted it to be a space that was calming for all three of us, but with plenty to look at and be inspired by.

BombPop DIY: Glider Makeover

My parents gave me this great old glider rocker a few weeks ago. It was perfect for the baby's room, it just needed a little sprucing up to fit in with everything else. So, with the help of my husband James, I got this old gal dolled up and ready to go out on the town. Or in my baby room.

 

BombPop DIY: Modern Mobile

While shopping for decor for my baby's room, I had a real problem finding a mobile that was actually worth looking at. Everything was branded and cheesy. It just wasn't what I wanted my first child to be staring at for long periods of time. So, stubborn woman that I am, I decided to make my own.

Spring Tote Bag DIY

One of the things I'm most looking forward to this spring is shopping at the various St. Louis farmer's markets (Soulard and Tower Grove are my favorites). I always like to bring several tote bags with me when I go, since I inevitably end up buying way more stuff than I plan. Luckily, it is easy to make yourself a new tote bag in a matter of hours with this DIY.

Adventures in Knitting With a Loom

So one year later, I finally finished the scarf I started last January. It is actually for my handsome husband James, but I thought I would pop it on for the picture. The hat I made for myself, well it only fits me so now it's mine.

BombPop DIY: Repurposed Frame Makes an Adorable Earring Caddy

BombPop warmly welcomes guest blogger Carlynn Forst, local artist and clothing exchange extraordinaire. In this, her inaugural DIY, she makes a fetching earring tree from an old photo frame. Read on to find out how you can make your own adorable earring caddy!

BombPop DIY: Striped Votive Holders

In addition to my peacock printed napkins, I did another DIY over the weekend in preparation for Friendsgiving. This one, not coincidentally, also involved gold and print. I decided to try a DIY from 52 Projects, but instead of vases, I created striped votive holders.

The materials I used were gold spray paint, square glass votive holders, and black cotton cord meant for jewelry-making. 52 Projects recommended using twine, but the cord was cheaper. If I do this again, I might try it with twine instead, because the cord slipped around quite a bit on the glass, making it difficult to keep a design in place. Just another example of a time being a cheapskate didn't pay off, I suppose.

BombPop DIY: Gold Peacock Feather Print Napkins

I had fun this weekend working on a few DIY projects for my Friendsgiving tablescape. Two elements that I knew I wanted to incorporate from the inspirations I found last week were gold and prints. I thought a fun way to add both would be to paint a gold print on my napkins.

I picked up some inexpensive white cotton napkins from Target (12 for $10) as well as a peacock feather stencil from a craft store.