I never used to be much of a football fan, to be honest. But living in Seattle, it was basically impossible not to get caught up in the mania over the last two years! With the next season starting, I thought it would be fun to create a DIY project that’s perfect for watching football, eating snacks, and drinking wine this fall--no matter what team you’re rooting for. Head over to the Kendall-Jackson blog to get the DIY instructions!

I love how this tray turned out, and it’s really easy to make too. Plus, the field goal “handles” and the turf liner are totally removable, so after football season is over you can still use it as a regular serving tray!

P.S. Those popcorn bags are super easy to make too--just cut some brown paper bags and add football stripes with white paint!

Thanks to Kendall-Jackson for partnering with me on this post.

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Jacquelyn Clark of Lark & Linen has been one of my favorite interior designers and bloggers for awhile. I love her classic, feminine, chic-but-approachable style, and I'm really inspired by how she's turned her basic, neutral condo into a space that feels super personal and unique! I've seen bits and pieces of her home here and there, but when I saw the full tour on Glitter Guide last week, I immediately asked Jacquelyn if I could share it with you guys, too. In case you haven't seen it yet, get ready for gorgeous...

Jacquelyn decorates with lots of light colors and neutrals, then adds color and personality with accessories and textiles--which is exactly how I like to do it, too! It's super easy on the eyes, and makes it a breeze to switch things up with each season (or if you get bored with a certain arrangement).

Jacquelyn is also awesome at styling. In the bookshelves above, I love how she mixed in decorative objects along with vertical and horizontal stacks of books. My favorite part is how she turned some of the books with their spines against the wall. It's a great way to incorporate books that don't fit in with your color scheme!

Speaking of books with their pages facing out, that pipe bookshelf is amazing, isn't it? It was a DIY project that Jacquelyn and her boyfriend built together. I think it might be my favorite detail in her home!

My second favorite detail is this little nook that serves as her home office. I love that she created a space that feels very distinct and separate, simply by painting some thick black stripes on the wall.

Her desk is awesome, too...she painted the top part a glossy black and left the bottom of the legs unpainted for a chic version of the dipped trend.

The same black, white, and neutral color scheme carries over into the dining room. I'm obsessed with that tight gallery wall and how she hung each frame so the edges nearly touch the frames next to it.

Last but not least, her bedroom! I've actually shared a picture of it before (in this post) and I looove it. My favorite part is those four frames above the bed. They're actually photos from Jacquelyn's own travels, which she then manipulated in Photoshop. I'm super inspired to do something similar with my own travel photos! I love the idea of making art that's a little more personal like that--but still artsy, too.

What's your favorite room or detail from Jacquelyn's house?? Check out the original feature on Glitter Guide for shopping sources and more info.

Photography by Anna Tsoulogiannis // Interior design by Lark & Linen Interior Design // Flowers by Sweet Woodruff

You guys, it’s AUGUST. Does anyone else feel like this summer is just flyyying by? Normally, I’d be sad about that--summer is my favorite season--but this year we’re going to Europe in September, so I’m kind of okay with time going by fast until then. I’m still planning to enjoy every last bit of summer, but it’s nice having something to look forward to in the fall. Speaking of enjoying summer, I thought I’d share a round up of my favorite Instagrams from July. It was another hot and sunny month in Seattle, and we took full advantage!

I kicked off the 4th of July with some yummy patriotic cupcakes from Trophy. SO cute.

I made Ben wear red, white and blue with me and take a selfie on the 4th. He’s a good man, that one.

And we set off lots of sparklers and firecrackers, because duh.

We went to Pike Place a couple times this past month. I always love the flowers there.

And we ate plenty of chocolate and ice cream--of course.

We went to Diablo Lake (here in Washington), which was the prettiest turquoise color. I don’t feel like this photo even does it justice--it was SO pretty!

On the way back, we stopped at this adorable organic farm and got some fresh blueberries.

Literally, the best blueberries I’ve ever eaten. They were so sweet and delicious.

I got a few new things this month, including these gold clogs from my wish list...

And these new baubles! I’ve mentioned Rocksbox a couple times before, but in case you haven’t heard of it, it's a monthly subscription that sends you three pieces of jewelry every month (I also got a cute pair of gold bar studs in this set). If you’re the kind of person who gets tired of jewelry quickly and always likes to switch things up (like me), you should try them out. Use the code athomeinlovexoxo to get your first box free :)

Lots of pretty hydrangeas in bloom this month (they're one of my favorite flowers!).

And because my life revolves around food (kidding, but only sort of) I took lots of food photos, per the usual. These fish ’n chips were from a food truck by my work called Nosh, and they’re THE BEST that I’ve ever had. Seriously. It was a dangerous discovery because now I’m gonna be wanting those every single week.

I found these colorful macarons at the farmer’s market by our house and couldn’t resist.

And this photo is from the interior of one of my favorite cupcake places, Cupcake Royale. I love those pink chairs!

Last but definitely not least, July 31st was our wedding anniversary…five years!!! It’s been a lot of fun so far, and (as cheesy as it sounds) it keeps getting better. I'm super excited to see what year six holds for us!

All in all, my July was awesome. Hope yours was too! August, here we go...

Remember this post I wrote a full YEAR ago, about black and white abstract art? Well, I finally got around to making some! I know, it took me long enough…but hey, black and white is timeless, right? I got motivated when Michaels invited me to help them celebrate their Big Brand Sale (which launches next week), by creating a project using a product from one of my favorite brands. I picked Studio Décor, because I love their selection of frames and wall art. They're super affordable, simple, and beautiful--the perfect complement to some DIY art!

I love black and white because it’s so classic and easy to work with. It’s foolproof--even the most basic patterns and random shapes look chic and sophisticated in black and white. Case in point: this past weekend, I made four different DIY art pieces, thinking that if I tried a few variations, at least one of them would be good. But as it turns out, I liked all four!

To make these, you will need:
Simple black frames (I used these ones)
White scrapbooking paper
Black electrical tape
Scissors
Black paint
Paintbrush
Black Sharpie
Ruler

For my first piece of art, I laid down strips of black electrical tape in parallel diagonal lines, equally spaced apart, then cut the ends  so they lined up in a straight edge. I then laid more strips of tape diagonally across the first ones, and trimmed their ends as well. It took me maybe three minutes total--so easy.

Next, I dipped a paintbrush in some black paint and created a random circular pattern.

For my next variation, I did some thicker brushstrokes going in every direction.

Lastly, I wanted to try making some cool art with a Sharpie. I used a ruler as a guide and made short, straight lines going in every direction.

All of these art pieces were super easy, quick, and fun--and those modern float frames were the perfect finishing touch!

Which version is your favorite?

Thanks to Michaels for partnering with me on this post! Check out Studio Décor for lots of beautiful framing choices--from marquee letters and signs, to classic tabletop and wall frames. And pssst--their poster frames will be on sale from 8/2-8/8! Check out the Big Brand Sale landing page for more details.