I love fashion almost as much as I love crafting! If you've been following me on Instagram (@okiobdesigns), you've probably seen me post a photo or two (or three, four, fifty, etc.) of some of my favorite outfits. Just because I'm 49, doesn't mean I want to give up or settle. I still want to look stylish, and I try to put together outfits that embrace all of the many milestones that make me ME. And because...
You know that one dinner your Mom would make when you were growing up? The one that gave you all the feels like Anton Ego in Ratatouille. For me, it was Mom's Tuna Fish Casserole. While it's not quite classic comfort food, it was the one meal that made me happy - even after having a rough day at school. Now that I'm the Mom, I make it every few months for my kids with the...
Can you believe Halloween is next week?! Nevermind that we ate most of our candy already, sigh! And that I'm kicking myself for not sharing my Ouija phone sooner.Or my creepy magnifying glass and Jack-'O-Lantern candle. I can't blame my absence on Co-Vid. Or Instagram. Or social media.I've just been a bad blogger. Again.I guess better late than never...Jeanine ...
This is definitely my most favorite time of year. The weather is cooler and the creative juices are flowing. Most of what I'm sharing with you are under 5 (minutes) DIYs.First up is this cute little crow frame. I saw something similar on Pinterest, and since I had the frame and faux crow, I decided to make my own version. The frame was originally red for Christmas, but I gave it a few coats of orange...
I'm a day late in wishing everyone an official Happy Fall! Let's do this!Jeanine I'm a day late in wishing everyone an official Happy Fall! Let's do this!Jeanine ...
You know I love me some affordable DIY projects. This one cost just $4 to make! Yes, you read that right: a mere $4.Run on over to your local Dollar Tree and grab one of their wipe-on/wipe-off boards. Then head to Target's Dollar Spot for these peel-n-stick pre-cut vinyl packets. A two-pack is just $3. The wipe-off board was, of course, $1.I'm not going to lie: the vinyl was a little tricky to use. I...
