As we don’t have any children, we don’t usually decorate for Halloween. But 2020 feels different somehow. We all need a little more to look forward to this year, so we’ve decided to make more of an effort and get involved with some quick and easy Halloween crafts. Up first is a super easy DIY […]
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Indoor Birthday Scavenger Hunt [Ideas + Free Printable Clues]
This blog post is written in partnership with KwinQwelo Party Decorations. If you want to make someone’s birthday extra special this year, then here are our top tips for setting up a fun indoor birthday scavenger hunt. We’ve also created some free printable clues for you, so all you’ve got to do is print them […]
DIY Outdoor Bunting | No Sew, Cheap & Waterproof
Do you want to make your own DIY outdoor bunting, which is easy and cheap to make, involves absolutely no sewing AND is waterproof? No problem! We’ve got you covered with this rainbow bunting tutorial! First things first though. Does this tutorial use oilcloth like all the other ones you’ve probably seen? NOPE! Here’s why… […]
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Adventure Awaits DIY Reverse Canvas Sign [Video]
If you love travel and want to make an Adventure Awaits DIY reverse canvas, but don’t have a Cricut then this is the tutorial and how to video for you! All you’ll need are some very simple tools that you probably already have lying around the house – and you could be making something as […]
RELAX DIY Beach Sign (Unique DIY Beach Decor)
One of our favourite places to go is the seaside. When it’s quiet, it’s such a peaceful place to be and the perfect place to catch up on some reading… or much needed sleep! Which is why we’re currently going to town on DIY beach decor in our conservatory. It’s currently used as a TV […]
Tropical Themed Office: How To Bring The Outside IN!
Scott and I are big fans of nature and exotic destinations (we are travel bloggers after all!) So when I took our blog full-time, we were determined for our office to be tropical themed – to keep us inspired but also happy surrounded by greenery and bright colours. If you’re also after a tropical themed […]
8 Heartwarming Home Sweet Home Cross Stitch Patterns
With us all spending more time than ever at home right now, it’s the perfect time to appreciate the warm safe roofs over our heads and that true ‘Home Sweet Home’ feeling. And what better way to do that than to cross stitch yourself a sweet greeting to make you smile every time you walk […]
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Fun Tissue Paper Bleeding Art Project [Video]
The inspiration for this tissue paper bleeding art project comes from a few different places. First, we bought these postcards during our trip to Hawaii, which we framed and hung up in our bathroom: They’re fantastic words to live by and say: Advice from a VOLCANO Stay active Keep your inner fire burning It’s ok […]
11 Tasty Cake Cross Stitch Patterns That’ll Make You Drool!
I’ve said it once and I’ll probably say it again a few more times: cross stitch is one of my all-time favourite crafts. It’s easy, fun and when you combine it with your favourite things (like cake!) then it just gets even better. I’ve worked on A LOT of cake cross stitch patterns over the […]
Cheap & Easy DIY Dry Erase Board
When I took our travel blog full-time, I wanted (and needed!) a white board or dry erase board in my office to keep me on track for my goals and to do lists. The problem? Large dry erase boards and white boards can cost a small fortune! So I made my own easy DIY dry […]
Bright & Colourful DIY Fabric Notice Board
One of my favourite things in all the world is seeing bright rainbow colours on white backgrounds. That’s just one of the reasons why our House of Mahalo logo looks the way it does! Which is why when I brought home some bright and colourful fabric, I was instantly inspired. What could I make with […]
Quick & Easy DIY Key Holder (Using A Picture Frame!)
Walking in through your front door after a long day at work is one of life’s greatest pleasures. “Ahh, home sweet home”, you say. Why not celebrate this feeling with a quick and easy DIY key holder as a unique way to welcome you home? Using a simple picture frame and some coat hooks, here’s […]
Pretty DIY Map Art: 6 Easy Projects You’ll Love Making
Now that most of us are turning to Google Maps and SatNavs to get around, you’re probably like us and have a bunch of old road atlases stored away somewhere. Or maybe you’re a hoarder of vintage maps and are looking for new ways to display them or repurpose them? These easy DIY map art […]
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Quick DIY Map Coasters [Cute Travel-Inspired Gift Idea!]
Even though our Rough Collie has a cheeky tendency to steal our coasters(!), we’ve made lots of them as they’re a really quick DIY project – and make great gifts! A set of four map coasters will only take you an hour or two to make (plus drying time) and it’s as easy as cut, […]
Quick & Easy DIY Heart Map Art
There are so many map art projects you could make but these DIY heart map art pictures are probably our favourite. They’re easy to make, taking less than ten minutes in total, and look so cute once popped inside a beautiful frame. Maybe you know a couple who is celebrating a destination proposal or wedding, […]