AGJ x HWTF: DIY Lifeguard Hat

If there’s one thing we’ve learned after decades of beach days, pool hangs, long walks, and generally overestimating how much sun our skin can handle, it’s this: shade is chic. That realization inspired my latest…

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AGJ x HWTF Birkenstock Rope Kits

Grounded in craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless design, Birkenstocks are made to be worn hard and loved deeply, adapting to your feet, your routines, and the way you move through the world. Ariel, of Ariel Gordon Jewelry, and I have been lifelong fans of the brand, drawn to the way Birkenstocks balance function and design and loving how they only get better the more you live in them.

DIY Gemstone Tank Top

There’s something about summer that makes you want to reinvent the simplest things – jeans turn to cutoffs, layers get lighter, and even your most basic tank starts to feel like a blank canvas. Enter: gemstone chips. Not as you know them, but reimagined, stitched into soft cotton and catching the light with every movement.

AGJ x HWTF Birkenstock Rope Kits

Grounded in craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless design, Birkenstocks are made to be worn hard and loved deeply, adapting to your feet, your routines, and the way you move through the world. Ariel, of Ariel Gordon…

DIY Tin Embossed Matchbox

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of tin embossing – it’s the kind of craft that’s equal parts meditative and wildly satisfying. Inspired by those beautiful embossed tin ornaments you’ve probably seen everywhere, I started…

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DIY Upholstered Lampshade

After finishing our guest room this spring, one detail still felt off: plain white bedside lampshades that didn’t match the room’s bold patterns and color. The fix was simple—upholstering them. Easier than expected, the project instantly brought the lamps in line with the rest of the space for a quick, personality-filled upgrade.

DIY Beaded Shell Necklace

Summer is hands down my favorite season for DIY. The summer accessory never takes itself too seriously – it’s playful, colorful and nostalgic. And it’s especially exciting when I can find new ways to reuse…

DIY Blanket Coat

Did you know that the earliest evidence of blanket stitch dates back to the 4th century? Excavations in Kellis, Egypt uncovered a child’s tunic featuring multicolored blanket stitching along the hood’s edge. Over time, this…

DIY Double Draping Bow

I’m not sure I’ll ever tire of velvet bows. They’re wonderfully luxurious, rich in color and texture, and the perfect touch on any wreath, garland, or tree. I actually keep a stash of velvet ribbons…

AGJ x HWTF: DIY Knotted Bag Strap

My dear friend Ariel, of Ariel Gordon Jewelry, and I have always shared a love for the ocean. Driven by our passion for the sea and a mutual enthusiasm for accessorizing and crafting, we naturally decided…

DIY Upholstered Lampshade

This spring, I finally finished decorating our new guest room and have been reveling in the vibrant patterns and colors that now define the space. However, amidst the newfound charm, one nagging flaw persisted: the…