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I’m not afraid to admit that I’m pretty much obsessed with polymer clay earrings. After trying my hand at making earrings a few months ago, I’ve been wearing them frequently! So much so, that I figured I should make a few more to mix things up a bit. With that, I made a small collection with my favorite colors of spring.Piggybacking off of my first earring collection, I set out to make earrings that are neutral colors and organic shapes. My ...
Trends aren’t everything when it comes to interiors, but it can be fun to incorporate a few trend-inspired pieces, here and there. By updating a piece or two, you can give a room and entirely new look and feel! I like to make a few updates each season – even if it’s a small update like swapping out pillows or picking up a few new plants. I’ve started eyeing furniture and decor this season, and I’m totally feeling the vibe this season! From boho ...
I’m thrilled to share that xoxojackie now features the craft shop, an online store where you can order any of the crafts you’ve seen on the blog!We’ve gotten a few questions about custom orders, so I’m really happy to officially launch the craft shop. All of the crafts featured on the blog are custom and handmade by me, jackie :). And because each of the crafts featured are projects I love creating, I decided it was time to open up my workshop to ...
Since getting back into working out, I’ve been lugging my workout equipment around with me all around town. While I can easily throw my barre socks or lifting wrist guards into my backpack, taking my yoga mat with me can be a chore since I didn't have a strap or holster. To fix this, I recently made a leather yoga mat strap that is just my style.I’ve been using a great mat that is totally my style – yes it’s nude! But when I set out to find a ...
Getting back into the habit of going to the gym can be challenging, I know from firsthand experience. There will be weeks or months when I’m dedicated and have my routine down, and other times when I have zero motivation to get my butt into the gym. Most recently, I went through a 4-month span where I didn’t set foot in the gym. Yikes. Well, one of my resolutions for the new year was to start back at the gym – the way I’ve been able to stick to ...
If you're planning a plane flight for work or pleasure, you may have concerns about making sure you stay well when traveling. Media reports abound about people of all ages and from all walks of life becoming ill while traveling, including while on airplanes. There are 10 particular expert recommendations to bear in mind when flying to protect your health. By incorporating these strategies into your travel routines, you will have healthier and ...
Since getting serious about the gym again over the last few months, (thanks, classpass!) I’ve been craving breakfast pretty soon after I wake up. And one of my favorite things to do has been to pick up a smoothie on my way into the office. Those can really add up though, especially when Rodney and I are both buying one. Recently, I started making my own version of the same smoothie that we both love - Popeye Went on a Vacation to Thailand.I call ...
If you’ve been following along with my recent craft posts, you’ll notice I’ve primarily been using materials from old projects. In an attempt to clean out and make space for new materials, it’s been fun to get creative and see how I can use what I’ve got in new ways. These amazing leather pen holders are following in this trend. With just a bit of scrap leather, I made practical yet chic accessories for notebooks.My friend Pita came over ...
