Coasters are the perfect hostess gift. It’s something that everybody needs but rarely buy for themselves. Unless of course, you travel a lot and bring them back as souvenirs. Today I will show you how to make some glamorous coasters that any hostess would love to receive. You can use your fabric scraps for this… Continue reading Gold Gilded Coasters
These days tassels are everywhere. From party backdrops to jewelry to embellishments. The most popular are the tissue garlands. Although they look so pretty and festive, they are very delicate and get crumpled and ripped very easily after one use. Since I also do party backdrops, I wanted to come up with a sturdier… Continue reading Felt Tassel Garland
If you’re looking for an easy homemade gift this season, then there is nothing easier (and cheaper!) than Chocolate Spoons! They are perfect for stirring a hot mug of cocoa or chocolate. These can be made by the dozen and they look amazing when packed and given as gifts. Save some for yourself to stir… Continue reading Chocolate Spoons
A Cake Topper can take your cake to a whole new level. They are a beautiful addition to your special event cakes. It’s like the icing on top of the icing!! If you have some tissue paper laying around (and who doesn’t!!) then you can have this ready in about 10 minutes. It’s simple, it’s easy,… Continue reading Floral Cake Topper
This tutorial was inspired by my daughter’s growing watch collection. Most of them are gifts from my Mom, who loves bringing back a new watch (along with a suitcase full of traditional clothes!!)every time she travels back home to Pakistan. Storing the watches in their original cases keeps them safe and scratch free, but it… Continue reading Travel Watch Roll
Hello! I’m so excited to FINALLY start my own blog! It’s been on my mind for a long time but I kept putting it off. Since this is my first blog post I wanted it to be something I’m most passionate about these days. Planners! and not just any planner but a ‘Midori‘… Continue reading DIY Traveler’s Notebook
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