How to Develop Your Unique Style as a Jewelry Designer

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Jewelry design is an art form that blends creativity, technical skills, and personal expression. But with so many designers in the industry, how do you develop a style that’s unmistakably yours? Whether you're just starting out or refining your craft, finding your unique voice as a jewelry designer is key to standing out. This isn't … Continue reading How to Develop Your Unique Style as a Jewelry Designer

Linen and Room Spray

I love essential oils. I've used them to make a HFM relief bath for my toddler and holiday gifts in the past. When our local store stopped carrying out favorite Zum Room spray, I knew I needed to get creative and make one of our own. Which let me completely customize it for our favorite scents. … Continue reading Linen and Room Spray

Painting hack

I can't possibly be the first person to think of this. But this little trick just saved me hours of cleanup after painting: At first, I planned to use press and seal, but when I went to apply it, it turned out the roll was almost empty. The next thing in the drawer was Saran … Continue reading Painting hack

Ornament wreath

    This project looked so easy. And with the ornaments I got on sale at Target after Christmas, I thought it was the perfect late winter project: create a Mizzou ornament wreath for the front door, because in our house, we bleed black and gold. But let me tell you the truth: making an … Continue reading Ornament wreath

Cork trivet

Thanks to friends and family, I finally had enough corks for this project. Turns out you need to use real cork corks because the plastic-y ones will melt (yikes!) if you put a hot pot on them. Melting things, like the counter top,  is exactly what I'm trying to avoid so that wouldn't be good. … Continue reading Cork trivet