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:…

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DIY Tin Embossed Matchbox

I fell for tin embossing and started applying it to everyday objects like matchboxes. Wrapped in metal foil and embossed by hand, they become tactile, a little luxe, and unexpectedly special—an easy way to elevate a space or gift something thoughtful hiding in plain sight.

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. So you can imagine how excited we were to team up again to create a rope kit exclusively for Birkenstock, inspired by the idea that the things you wear every day should feel personal, expressive, and a little playful.

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…

DIY Snake Knot

The snake knot is part of a long lineage of decorative and functional knots rooted in Chinese and Tibetan macramé traditions. It shares similarities with classical knots found in ancient Asian cordwork, where intricate knotting…

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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 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: Sliding Knot Anklet

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…

Projektityyny

Honestly, I just want to envelop myself in all the cozy brilliance from Projektityyny, a home textiles brand based in West Dorset, England. Their creations, including quilts, canopies and lampshades, draw influences from diverse corners…