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Sewing

T-shirt Dye Job

June 6, 2024 ashley castilloLeave a comment

As people become more conscious of the effect the fashion industry has on our planet, mending and repurposing old clothes has become more popular. I follow a great channel on Instagram called the SeamUK that shows how they repair usually designer items for their customers. More than likely though, you aren't looking to keep your… Continue reading T-shirt Dye Job

Fall · Halloween

Lighted Cauldron Dupe, part deux

May 15, 2024July 31, 2025 ashley castilloLeave a comment

This fun Halloween decor has made the rounds several times on social media, but I thought I'd still take another stab at recreating it, using Christmas ornaments this time. I love the look of purple Halloween this year, so I painted the ornaments different shades of lilac and light blue, leaving some baubles completely clear.… Continue reading Lighted Cauldron Dupe, part deux

Recipes

Easter Dirt Cake

March 22, 2024 ashley castilloLeave a comment

I make my husband a dirt cake every Halloween, as he looooves Oreos, so I thought I'd do one for Easter as well, with a spring-time twist. I also remember as a child, that someone would always bring a cake topped with coconut "grass" to the family Easter celebration. I used vanilla Oreos rather than… Continue reading Easter Dirt Cake

Miscellaneous

WS Carrot Wreath

March 7, 2024 ashley castilloLeave a comment

Easter often gets left behind Christmas and Halloween when it comes to decorating. However, the weather in my neck of the woods has been very sunny and nice, so I'm in the mood to Springify my home this year. I saw this carrot wreath on Williams Sonoma, and thought it the perfect project to dupe.… Continue reading WS Carrot Wreath

Recipes · St. Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Pink Drink

February 2, 2024 ashley castilloLeave a comment

In college I used to buy this pink liqueur called Nuvo, mix it with cranberry and lime juice, and make a drink I called the Nuva ring, because well...Nuvo, Nuva. They were new back then and advertised all the time. Upsettingly, mostly because it makes me feel old, they've stopped making this liqueur. So, I… Continue reading Valentine’s Pink Drink

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