**This post is sponsored by Stencil Revolution. All images and opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise. I have been slacking when it comes to decorating the office/guest room. I recently realized that is why I didn't feel inspired. I needed a brighter ... Read more
Dia De Los Muertos: Our Family’s First Ofrenda + DIY Sugar Skull
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! This year we decided to create the first Flora family ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. While I have celebrated the holiday with family in Mexico in the past, I have never made an ofrenda of my own at home, so I ... Read more
A Small Garden Harvest
My first experience growing vegetables indoors has so far been positive. I have a lot to learn, namely what do I do with a lot of basil?My eggplant plants have each produced one fruit. The mini eggplants are about 2 inches long. I think I waited too long to pick one of them; it started to lose its purple color, though it still feels glossy. The directions on the Bonnie Plants website say to pick ... Read more
6 Etsy Purchases I Loved for Wedding Planning
Etsy vendors helped me immensely as I planned our Maui wedding. I gravitated toward romantic, floral designs in everything I ordered — to match my new last name. In the age of Pinterest, it's easy to get carried away with DIY, but chances are there's an item on Etsy that is both beautiful and reasonably priced. And vendors will often customize your item if you request it. My favorite ... Read more