** This crafting favorites roundup contains affiliate links. It's been quieter than usual on the blog because much of my time has been spent crafting. I love creating custom gifts for family, friends and my Etsy shop buyers. Some of my favorite creations have been flower shadow boxes, custom cups and ornaments. I'm sharing some of my crafting favorites and why I love them. I hope to make this ... Read more
My Recent Cricut Projects
** This post about my Cricut projects contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you! If there's a positive that has come out of quarantine, it's that I am now the proud owner of a Cricut Maker. I have wanted to purchase one for some time, because I love to DIY and buy personalized gifts. When the lockdown began I became ... Read more
5 Easy Costume Ideas Paired With Fun Halloween Socks
** This post on Halloween socks is sponsored by Chrissy's Socks. Halloween is quickly approaching! Have you picked a costume? You can easily put together your costume paired with Halloween socks from Chrissy's Socks. The site has knee-high socks in a variety of designs for holidays like Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day, and most orders from Chrissy's Socks ship within 24 hours. I'm ... Read more
Creating Wall Art With Stencils & Office/Guest Room Update
**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