Well… I said I was going to finish Dad’s chair by last Friday. And here we are. A week later. 😂 In my defense, I got into it and discovered I didn’t have any jute webbing for the base. Apparently chairs require actual structural support and not just creative determination and a staple gun. Who knew? So I ordered the webbing, waited for it to arrive, and once it showed up, I got back to work rebuilding the chair from the inside out. Tonight I finally gave it to Dad. ❤️ He was pretty happy when he saw it and immediately told me, “It’s too pretty to sit on.” Sir. That is literally why I rebuilt the chair. 😂 So naturally, I made him sit on it anyway. A week later than I planned? Yep. Did it matter in the end? Not one bit. Sometimes a project takes longer because you procrastinated. Sometimes because life gets in the way. And sometimes because you discover halfway through that you are missing an apparently rather important piece of chair anatomy. The deadline might have been mine, but this moment was the whole point. Chair finished. Dad happy. Project off my plate. Butt successfully in seat. ✅ I’m calling this one DONE.

One of my favorite ways to spark new ideas is by starting with a single photo. The little beach scene tucked into the bottom left corner was the inspiration for this entire moodboard. From there, I asked myself... "If this photo became a room, what would it look like?" The soft sand became warm stone tiles. The weathered driftwood inspired natural wood textures. The deep ocean blues found their way into ceramics and fabric, while earthy browns kept everything feeling grounded and cozy. I especially love pulling together materials that could actually become part of a home... flooring, backsplashes, shower tile, coasters, textiles, pottery. Suddenly you're not just decorating a room, you're telling a story inspired by a single moment. The fun part is that this doesn't just work for home décor. It works for paintings, furniture makeovers, quilts, scrapbook pages, mixed media... pretty much any creative project. So here's your Creative AF challenge: Grab one photo that makes you smile and see where it takes you. Build a moodboard from its colors, textures, and feeling. You might discover a color palette or project idea you never would have found otherwise. What's the first thing you would create from this beachy palette?

I had a crazy idea at dinner with the family on Friday and worked on it most of the weekend. Think March Madness meets Paws & Whiskers. I'm so excited and quite proud of myself for figuring out a lot of tech to bring it to life, so I'm sharing the Whimsykel Paws & Whiskers Showdown with you! 16 designs. Cats vs Dogs. Only one will be crowned. Today’s matchups: Tuxedo vs Gray Tabby Tortoise Shell vs Sour Puss Black Lab vs Border Collie English Bulldog vs Golden Retriever Comment your winners below ⬇️ Want in on the giveaway + unlock the 20% showdown discount? Join here: https://www.whimsykel.com/pages/paws-whiskers-showdown Every vote increases your chances of winning: • your favorite dog design • your favorite cat design • $100 Whimsykel gift card Bonus entry: Reply to any showdown email with your favorite design Let’s see who moves on.