For the special birthday girl in your life, give them a sweet sixteen they will never forget with the help of the Cricut Explore™ These unique and crazy cool designs will give life to the party and leave your teen feeling oh-so-special. First things first, set the mood and get your guests pumped up with the Sweet Sixteen Party Invitation. This year isn’t just another birthday, it is the epic, coming of age, end all to end all, milestone birthdays. (That is until they reach 21- but there’s time for that later). MAKE IT NOW! When it comes time for cake, add in the extra special touch with the Sweet Sixteen Cake Topper. The design of the cake topper compliments the invites which helps tie the whole theme together- not to mention it adds a unique and spunky vibe! MAKE IT NOW! Give your teen a wearable gift with the Sweet Sixteen Tee Decal. This awesome … Read More
Homemade Mint Sherbet
You guys. It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Like how the heck did we get here? Wasn’t yesterday like 1997? Oh, and it’s officially hot outside. So naturally I did what any sane person would do, which is whip up some refreshing homemade mint sherbet. Did you know that it’s sherbet, without the second ‘R’?, cuz I didn’t until this week. We all just learned a little something… or maybe you knew, and I failed spelling as a kid. Either way, mint sherbet is here to stay. It’s creamy, but not too heavy, and the fresh mint just soothes the palate, and leaves you wanting more. Which there is plenty of because you now have my go-to summer dessert recipe!! Mint Sherbet Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 20 fresh mint leaves 2 egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla In a medium/large saucepan, heat the milk and the mint leaves … Read More
When Should I Send Out My Save the Dates
Welcome to the idieh design GIRL TALK SERIES! We’ve made it our mission to guide brides in their wedding journey with some legit advice about wedding stationery, planning, and all things in between. We want every bride’s experience to be as smooth as possible. So we’ve gathered all the best tips and advice you could possibly need to help plan the wedding of your dreams. Find more tips & tricks here. Once you and your fiance have made the engagement official (Hello Bling!) you might be asking yourself, when do I send out my save the dates? There are a few things you should keep in mind when you are ready to get started on your save the dates and we’ve got the need-to-knows all in one place. SETTING THE DATE First and foremost, you need to decide on a date. This can be a date that is special to … Read More
Chili Lime Shrimp Guacamole Bowl Recipe
I told you guys I would be back with my molcajete (thanks Heidi!). This time, I’m using it as double duty by both making the guacamole in it and then using it a festive serving dish for a DELICIOUS Chili Lime Shrimp Guacamole Bowl recipe. Nothing is worse than coming home in the summer to a hot house and then revving up the oven to bake up some dinner. Solution? Make a cool, not to mention healthy, dinner in minutes. This meal comes together in minutes (no, seriously!) and I think it’s best when served up with some crunchy tortilla chips. More time to serve up some cocktails and really take the edge off of summer. Chili Lime Shrimp Guacamole Bowls Shrimp: 1 lb. wild caught shrimp, deveined and shells removed 1 lime, juiced 2 tsp chili powder 2 tbsp. high heat oil (such as avocado or canola) Guacamole: 2 large … Read More
How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Many people forget or just avoid washing your makeup brushes and that is horrible for your skin. Makeup brushes are full of bacteria after being on your face and having left over makeup on them. Today I will be sharing with you my tips on how to clean your makeup brushes without paying a fortune on brush cleaner. What You Need: body wash or Johnsons Baby Shampoo (this is gentler) brush cleaning egg (or brush cleaning mat) makeup brushes water (obviously!) and you! What To Do: Start by wetting the makeup brush you are cleaning Add some shampoo or body wash to the brush cleaning egg Swirl your makeup brush around on the egg and rinse Repeat steps 1-3 until your brush rinses clear Leave to dry on a towel (try to tilt your brush down so your brushes will dry their original shape) I got my brush cleaning egg for … Read More
Squash Blossom Pesto Pizza Recipe
Something about squash blossoms are addicting. Every time I see them at the farmer’s market I HAVE to have them. I don’t even look at the price tag (not because I am rolling in dough, trust me that’s not it). But because I know I am going to buy them regardless. Even if I have zero plans for my weekly menu for them, they’re still coming home with me. What is that I love about them so much? Well first off, you get to eat flowers. Like, come on, how can you say no to that? And they are gorgeous to look at! Seriously, the bright colors, the large petals. They just get me. But they also are kind of peppery and have a great bite when added to your dinner plate. Or in this case, lunch. We recently picked these up on our weekly Saturday morning farmer’s market run … Read More
10 Genius Makeup Tips and Tricks
I am always searching for different ways to apply makeup and to make my beauty routine easier. So, today not only will I be sharing my top 10 genius makeup tips and tricks, but I will also be sharing why they work or what the benefit is. Trick #1: Use Oil During Makeup Application This has been all over Insta lately and I have seen some brands even making some new oils specifically for this reason. Although I didn’t want to splurge on those products, so I used what I already owned. A face oil can help you blend your foundation so much easier and it also adds hydration to the skin as you do it. If you like the dewy look this is the way to achieve that. It leaves the skin looking fresh and glowy. You can do this by dropping 3-4 drops of your face oil onto a damp … Read More
Travel Inspired Wedding Stationery Featured Wedding Chicks
When you have a love story as unique as Ciana and Shaun’s, finding ways to incorporate your love story into your wedding theme, are not only easy, it’s fun! This lovely couple sought to travel the world and when it came time for the big day, they wanted to bring a little piece of their travels to each of their guests. How cool is that? That’s why we weren’t surprised (but rather excited!) to see their love story (and stationery!) recently featured on Wedding Chicks. Photo by Elyse Hall Photography. The best part of being wedding stationery designer is helping the couple find the most creative and unique ways to stand out and create memories for themselves as well as their guests. Getting to know Ciana and Shaun, I found that they have adventurous spirits and my goal was to capture that with the stationery designs. Check out more of the … Read More
Creating a Cinco de Mayo Tablescape
Having a Cinco de Mayo celebration this weekend? But feeling a little under-inspired with what to do for a Cinco De Mayo tablescape? I’m here to help with that! While I’d usually be inclined to just throw a bowl of chips on the table and dump a jar of salsa into a bowl and call it a day, how much more fun is it when you go full-fledged theme party and blow everyone away. With just a few simple additions to your food table, you too can re-create a fun Cinco de Mayo party look with minimal effort, aka, more time for margaritas! I simply laid a colorful strip of fabric down the center of my serving area (think long dining room table or kitchen island), and then used things I already had in the house as fun focal points for the rest of the table. Empty tomato cans, green … Read More
How To Create A Skincare Routine
Skincare is one of my favorite parts of my beauty routine. There is just something special about washing your face a feeling refreshed and moisturized. I believe that having a skincare routine is essential to keep your skin youthful and clean. You may want to have a routine but, it can start to become overwhelming as you are standing in the skin care aisle. So, today I am going to be sharing my tips on how to find the right products for you are for your skin type. The Basics I feel the first mistake most people make when going through their routine is the order they use each product. You want to apply your products from the lightest to heaviest. For example, makeup remover is super light and most of the time doesn’t leave any product on your face. The last product you should use (the heaviest) should be a night … Read More