Tara Jacobsen

If there’s one thing my granddaughter Emmy loves, it’s a Starbucks cake pop. She gets so excited when she sees them, especially the pink ones—they’re her absolute favorite! Inspired by her love for these sweet treats, I decided to try making them at home. Not only are they adorable, but they’re also surprisingly easy to …

Adding flip-out pages to an altered book is a fantastic way to enhance its interactivity and visual appeal! This technique allows for additional space to showcase artwork, journaling, or mixed media elements, making your altered book truly unique! Here’s a step-by-step guide to incorporating flip-out pages into your altered book! Why I Wrote This Post …

There’s something truly magical about the ambiance of Four Seasons hotels! It’s a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and sophistication. And their signature scent? This is my new favorite diffuser smell! The Four Seasons Inspiration The Four Seasons scent is a blend of wild fig, almond, and sandalwood, designed to evoke “sophistication and timeless allure.” …

Handmade candles are the perfect addition to any home! Whether you’re setting the mood for a cozy evening or just enjoying the warm, comforting glow of a flickering flame. But what if you could make your own custom-scented candles at home? Not only does it give you the chance to create unique scents, but it’s …

I was born in the wrong time period… I would love to live in a time when there were heavy dark drapes everywhere and gloom was celebrated! I wanted to create a world where my craft room could dark and broody but still aesthetically pleasing! Why I Wrote This Post I LOVE my craft room! …

If you’re anything like me, you love a good DIY project that’s both fun and rewarding—and making melt-and-pour soap is exactly that! I’ve been making soap for a while now, and melt-and-pour is one of my favorite ways to get creative with my self-care routine! The best part? It’s super easy and doesn’t require handling …

I learned to cook at a young age! As a latchkey kid, I had to make dinner for myself and my little brother while our parents worked in the evenings. This super easy chicken casserole was one of my go-to recipes because it was tasty, fast, and I could make it with just a few …

There’s something undeniably captivating about the atmosphere of Bvlgari hotels. It’s a blend of understated luxury, Italian elegance, and a touch of coastal charm. And the scent? Oh, the scent! It’s simply divine! I wanted to make this scent with essential oils! So, naturally, I set out on a mission to recreate that luxurious aroma …

Whether you are a senior caregiver for an Alzheimers parent, a widower who needs company or just a parent who needs support, these are the 13 tips I wish I had known before moving my mother in law in! Why I Wrote This Post I was an in home caregiver for my mother in law …

The Baccarat Hotel signature scent is simply divine – sophisticated, elegant, and luxurious! I wanted to figure out how to make this scent with essential oils to make my house smell amazing! Naturally, I couldn’t resist the urge to recreate this amazing scent at home! After some research and experimentation (and a few trips back …

This is THE BEST soup recipe! It combines the comfort of a lasagne dinner with the healthy aspects of easy, homemade soup! You will want to make this winter soup all year long! t’s crazy how something so simple can be so incredibly delicious. Basically, I took all the best parts of my lasagna and …

I LOVE Christmas and making a Junk Journal so I have made over 31 pages of different kinds of junk journal printables and vintage ephemera for us to use! From tags and tickets to stamps and cards, to whole Christmas Junk Journal kits you will find something here to add to your stash! Why I …

I have a super cool Kallax craft room that I am moving around all the time and I wanted to get some fun ideas about what is possible! Here are some craft room organization ideas for an Ikea craft room! Why I Wrote This Post I have been loving using ChatGPT to provide inspiration for …

I LOVE using natural ingredients to clean my house whenever I have the chance! Whether it is essential oils, borax, vinegar or more, I love having magical cleaning hacks to use to clean my whole house! Why I Wrote This Post I am a country gal from way back and my Grandma was always teaching …

If you love the scents of hotels, you might be enchanted by this essential oils dupe from the Hotel Costes in Paris! Includes recipe to make this at home in your diffuser! I have been on a mission to make essential oils dupes for some of the biggest hotels in the world and today’s scent …

I love a rainbow of colors for my craft room aesthetic! Here are 5 cool DIY craft room organization ideas to make your happy place colorful! Why I Wrote This Post I LOVE having a rainbow of color around me at all times… no boring white perfect craft room for me, I paint everything I …

I had my Mother In Law living with us for years when she was first diagnosed with Alzheimers and these are the tips and ideas I wish I knew when I was a beginner Alzheimers caregiver. Why I Wrote This Post We found out that Mom had dementia long after we had noticed some real …

It’s officially the holiday season, and that means it’s time to start thinking about gifts. This year, forget the generic store-bought stuff and treat your loved ones (and yourself!) to something truly special: homemade gingerbread body butter. Trust me, it’s easier than you think, and it’s way more luxurious than anything you’ll find on a …