things I love (terrariums!).

In all fairness, I didn't always love terrariums. I didn't really give them any thought at all. But my favorite Phoenix gem, frances, was having a workshop...and as I usually react to such news, I called, booked a couple spots for me and a friend and figured no matter what it was going to be fun. 

You guys. It was fun. 

And I sort of love terrariums now. 

I may or may not have immediately come home and googled where I could find a miniature teepee for my miniature gold club girl/pegasus duo to reside in. 

Led by the brains behind Terrarian, a local mastermind of miniature, the class was the perfect way to spend an evening with a friend, make new crafty pals and try my hand at a gardening hobby I might not kill off immediately. 

frances is always hosting really great events, so if you're in Phoenix, or visiting Phoenix, or even NEAR Phoenix, you should check out their event calendar. 

Trust me. 

love.lauren

crafts I love (easy painting project!).

I was looking for a quick, cheap way to jazz up an otherwise white wall in my new home, and found an easy DIY painting project. 

All you need is a canvas, a set of small cardboard letters (bonus if they are sticky on the back!), and a few shades of your favorite color paint (I got everything I needed at Michaels). 

Spell out whatever phrase you want (a quote, name, etc.), lay out a pattern for where you want the letters, stick the letters to the canvas, and paint the whole thing gradually getting darker as you go (think ombre!). The paint helps keep the letters in place, and you can keep touching up the coloring until you're happy with it. 

Bam. Done. Easy! Now just hang it somewhere you can show it off. 

love.lauren