Happy weekend, friends!
I hope your week went well. Over here, it’s been a busy and fun few days—full of small projects, tasty experiments, and a little bit of springtime joy.
This week I turned a simple bowl into a stunning kitchen pendant light, adapted our favorite sloppy joe recipe into a lighter, healthier version, and attempted a very rich (and slightly chaotic) Chocolate Cream Pie. It was delicious—even if it wasn’t perfect.
Big personal win: I won the grand Mother’s Day prize at my church and came home with a monstera plant I’ve been admiring for ages. I’m thrilled and a little nervous—now I’m learning how to care for it so it thrives.
Spring is in full swing around many blogs and feeds (I know some of you still saw snow this week!), and I wanted to share some of the best ideas and discoveries I found online. Whether you’re into home projects, recipes, or simple lifestyle comforts, there’s a little something here for everyone.
One favorite online project I followed this week was The DIY Mommy’s lake house renovation—her recent modern coastal bedroom makeover is beautiful. My husband and I enjoyed watching the whole transformation over coffee one morning; it’s the kind of renovation that inspires easy, livable design choices.
Other interesting finds from around the web this week:
- I’ve wanted to try working with concrete, and this DIY citronella candle in a concrete container looks like a perfect starter project: concrete candle tutorial.
- A clever technique for aging containers—this craft will have you hunting thrift stores for unique planters: make containers look vintage.
- If you enjoy home styling details, I found creative ways to style throws really inspiring: styling decorative throws.
- For a quick baking fix, try a two-minute mug cake—perfect for busy days or when you need a small treat: mug cake recipe.
- If you’re remodeling a kitchen, these corner cabinet ideas are some of the smartest and most stylish I’ve seen: corner kitchen cabinets inspiration.
- I also enjoyed a couple of podcast episodes this week—great listening while I worked on projects: Annie F. Downs episode and a lively chat with Ree Drummond on Jen Hatmaker’s feed: Dishing with The Pioneer Woman.
- Finally, I’m bookmarking this year’s spring-to-summer nail trends—lovely shades and finishes for the season: spring to summer nail trends.
Links & loves (disclosure: these are affiliate links):
- Herb scissors have changed the way I cook—if you haven’t tried a pair, they make snipping fresh herbs into dishes so quick and easy: herb scissors.
- It’s sandal season, and after testing many pairs over the years, these flip-flops remain my go-to for comfort and style: favorite sandals.
- Rolling out pie crust is much easier with the right tool—this one has become indispensable in my kitchen: trusted rolling pin.
If you’re adding new houseplants this spring, here are five fun and simple DIY planter stand ideas to give them a stylish home.
Wishing you a lovely day—what interesting things have you discovered online lately? I’d love to hear your favorite projects, recipes, or finds.