• diy painted bike makeover for toddlers balance bike
    DIY,  No-Sew Projects

    Toddler Bike Makeover

    Jane was given this little balance bike and it had already been personalized for the previous owner. Obviously, something had to be done about the boy’s name and dino stickers! So in came a bike makeover. This was pretty easy and went together SO FAST. The part that took the longest was waiting for paint to dry. I’ll go through everything I did and everything I definitely would do differently so you can do your own bike makeover. Materials I used for this Bike Makeover This list is honestly going to be a great example of what not to do. Nothing I used is “wrong” necessarily, but there are better…

  • diy lace up strapless top prom dress transformation
    DIY,  Upcycle Sewing

    Dated dress to trendy lace-up top

    This lace-up strapless top was so EASY. I absolutely plan to make another! but for now, here’s a quick tutorial so you can tackle that monstrosity hanging in your closet and make one for yourself! NOTE: This top (as well as other custom items like it) are available for purchase upon request. Hit me up on my Contact page, Facebook, Instagram, or simply a comment below. I’ll respond to it all. This dress, oh my. I apologize, if you wore this thing to prom and still regard the style with admiration… This style is… not for me. The other issue with this dress, as you can see by the way…

  • Easy kitchen cabinet update
    DIY,  Home Decor

    Super Easy and Removable Kitchen Cabinet Update

    With no more than a handful of tiny tiles and a package of mounting squares I was able to add this fun touch to my kitchen cabinets. A simple and affordable cabinet update that gives just a little POP of color to our lives. Living in a home that you don’t own can be super frustrating. You can’t paint anything or drill holes into anything. Everything you do has to be temporary and removable. That’s why I was so excited by this super easy cabinet update. The Kitchen has been my biggest frustration. It’s a nice kitchen and everything in it is new and clean and functional so I really…

  • decorating with fall leaves
    DIY,  Home Decor

    Decorating With Fall Leaves

    You may ask me, “Johanna, how is it that you’re decorating your subtropical home with fall leaves? I thought you lived on an island that was home to neither maple leaves nor changing seasons?” Well let me tell you. My family is awesome. That’s how. My mum and my younger brother got together and took the time to wax dip a whole bunch of colorful fall leaves and send them to me! How cool is that? The box of leaves was labeled “A bit of New Hampshire for your Thanksgiving decor.” If you’ve ever been to New Hampshire, or any part of New England, during the fall then you know…

  • The Easiest way to Repurpose Empty Jars
    DIY,  Home Decor

    The Easiest Way to Repurpose Empty Jars

    Give new life to your empty food jars by turning them into cute canisters to keep your home organized. I use this one here for q-tips on my bathroom counter but you can store anything at all in one of these. repurpose a short jar, like my queso jar, to hold little things like cotton balls or tooth picks. Or you can make one out of a taller jar to hold pencils, make-up brushes, or dog treats. The possibilities are endless. Be green and repurpose your empty jars! Also cool: If you leave the lid unscrewed it easily lifts off for easy, everyday access (which is how I leave it…