June 2025

I’ve been wanting to post this DIY project for the longest time! Last fall my husband decided our bathroom needed some work so he tiled the floor, changed the paint color of the walls, and added some new bathroom accessories. Needless to say, everything turned out beautifully, but the mirror door to the medicine cabinet didn’t make it during construction. Really, I think he secretly damaged it so we would have another project (which was totally fine with me). I think he loves DIY projects even more than I do!

We’re very drawn to all things vintage and wooden, so I had this great idea to reuse a wood pallet we had leftover from I don’t even remember what! This is such an inexpensive way to add charm and warmth to your bathroom. You can chose any wood stain color you like, we went with a weathered gray color for that vintage feel. Our medicine cabinet measures 25 1/4 in by 15 1/2 in inside so we made the door 26 in by 17 1/2 inches. Most medicine cabinets are a standard size, but if yours is different, cut accordingly so the door is slightly larger than the inside storage area. Everything you need can be found at Home Depot. I’ve added some links to make it easier. 

Materials

• 5 wood pieces 26 in by 3 1/2 in from old wood pallet
• Circular saw
• Sand paper
• 12 mending plates
• 3/4 in screws
• Screw driver
• 2 hinges
• 1 knob
• Wood stain 

Directions

1. Cut wood to desired pieces using circular saw.
2. Attach wood pieces together using all 12 mending plates.
3. Sand down to desired smoothness (I wanted the texture of the wood to show so we didn’t sand it down too much)
4. Stain your door desired color and let dry.
5. Attach knob and hinges and mount.

For this juice recipe I used 4 ingredients that I pretty much always have on hand. Before I started juicing I never bought kale, but now I’m proud to say that it’s a staple in my house. This juice is definitely on the sour side so if you prefer sweeter drinks I would add some oranges to the mix or even cut the lemon in half. I like to juice my fruits and veggies with the peel intact so I almost always buy organic, unless they don’t have any in stock.

I was very close to making this into a cocktail this evening, hence the moody photography. Maybe next time…

Ingredients

1. 1 bunch kale leaves
2. 1 green apple
3. 1 celery stick
4. 1 lemon

This dainty lace burlap favor bag is perfect for a vintage/rustic wedding or party. It’s super easy to put together if you have a little patience to sew! If you want some more inspiration check out my DIY Vintage Mason Jar Cakes post and DIY Rustic Cake Topper post.

Supplies

• Roll of burlap
• Lace ribbon
• Twine
• Round tags (I found them in the Martha Stewart section at Michaels)
• Heart stickers (if you can’t find these exact ones Michaels has cork board/liner and you can cut out hearts and glue them on)
• Needle
• String (beige/brown and white)

Directions

1. Cut your burlap to desired size. Using the beige/brown string first, sew the two long ends of the burlap together. Don’t worry if its not perfect, you will be turning it inside out. Next, pick which end you would like the bottom to be. Sew those two ends shut.
2. Turn your burlap bag inside out.
3. Next, cut your lace so that you have enough to wrap around the bottom of the bag and overlap slightly. Now, using the white string, sew one end of the lace to the back of the bag. Then sew the other end. Now if you’d like you can sew the lace in the front but its not needed.
4. Place a heart sticker on the tag. If you’re using cork liner, cut a heart shape out and use super glue to fasten. 
5. Run twine through the tag hole and secure around the top of the bag.

That’s it! Now you have an adorable rustic lace burlap favor bag!

And if you want some extra cuteness or even a sticker to fasten on the tag, I’ve created these Parisian ‘Merci’ stickers! Use them as stickers, for tags, or envelope seals. They’re so versatile. I’m so excited to have another freebie on the website! All you need to do is click on the link below and you can download the PDF file. Print the document on sticker paper and cut out or use Standard White Matte 1.5 in Circle Labels. Below you can see what they’ll look.

Merci Sticker Sheet

If you want more stickers check out my Free Vintage Key Envelope Seal & Thank You Card Template post.

I’ve never been much of a writer. I’m such an emotional and talkative person but when it comes to writing my thoughts down they just don’t come out the same as when I talk. I really want to make an effort to write more so that Emma has these posts to look back on when she’s older. 

Within seconds after giving birth to Emma I became a different person. I know all women go through a transformation, I feel like mine rocked me to the core! Before becoming a mom I always felt somewhat lost in life. I’ve been fortunate to have an amazing childhood filled with love, lots of world travels, and lovely people, but even so, something always felt like it was missing.  I’m a person that absolutely one hundred percent needs love in my life. I love love and can’t function without it! As soon as I met my husband I began to feel more whole and then when we had Emma it was the aha moment.  Everything that I’d been working towards in life started to come together. I started to really understand myself and truly feel comfortable in my own skin. Life became brighter after we had Emma and so much positive energy and goodness started pouring into our lives. I have a zest for life and my goals and passions like never before. I am more motivated and see the light at the end of the tunnel shining brighter than ever! I finally know that one of my main purposes in life was to become a mother. I am so thankful that I’ve been given the gift of motherhood and each and every day all I want to do is live my life to make this little girl proud of me, to give her the life and opportunities that my parents gave me, and to show her you can have the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Both my husband and I absolutely love being outdoors and we both dream of having a home one day with some acreage where we can grow whatever fruits and vegetables our little hearts desire. We are both at peace every time we visit Tanaka Farms or any farm for that matter. It’s a simple joy but the best kind of joy there is. If you’re in this area I definitely recommend visiting. They have the cutest farmer’s market and lots of activities for kids. Overall just a great place to visit when you need to get away from the craziness of day to day life.

For the last year I’ve been obsessed with buying vintage clothing. I love the fit, the fact that I am shopping consciously, and that I have unique pieces that I can pass down to Emma. I feel like there is a story to tell with every vintage piece I buy, even if it is just a simple top or belt. This particular dress I purchased from Poppycock Vintage on Etsy and when I saw it I just knew it would be the perfect 4th of July dress. I paired it with a belt that I actually got from another Etsy store that I absolutely love called Soleil Collective. Both of these shops have such amazing finds and the sweetest shop owners. It is such a pleasure and so special to shop at small businesses, you see how much love and passion goes into what they do.

This particular evening we went to Fossil Creek Reservoir which is right by our house. Emma and I got to play dress up and my husband captured some sweet moments that I hope she will cherish forever.

These adorable gift bags are perfect for party favors! I made these for my sister’s vintage inspired bridal shower and we used them as favor bags at the dessert table and candy bar she had set up for her guests. Every little detail makes a difference at parties, but the more detail the higher the cost! If you’re a fan of budget friendly and cost effective projects this is for you! I purchased everything for this project at Michaels.

Supplies

• Mini brown paper bags (7 x 3.5 in)
• Wide lace ribbon
• Pink ribbon
• Super glue
• Decorative vintage keys 
• Two punch hole puncher

Directions

1. Start by folding the top of the bag on itself (1 in flap). Hole punch each overlapped bag in the center of the flap. You’ll be running ribbon through those holes.
2. Measure your pink ribbon to the desired length.
3. Measure and cut your lace so that it wraps around the entire bag.
4. Center the lace and glue to the bag. 
5. Once dried, glue a decorative vintage key on each piece of lace on the front of the bag.
6. Run your pink ribbon through the holes and make a pretty bow!