• happy weekend

    entryway | almost makes perfect

    happy friday! this week was a stressful one for me. my day job has gotten a little more intense as of late and i owe so much money to the IRS its like a joke. wouldn’t it be so fun to go live on an island all alone (if there was TV)? but i started taking a pottery class and i’m loving it — it feels so good to have a creative outlet that isn’t a blog. my dad is in town next week for his birthday, so we’re getting our guest room ready this weekend (feels like we’re always doing that) and i want to eat a burger. big plans.
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  • DIY woven wall hanging

    DIY woven wall hanging | almost makes perfect @mollymadfisDIY woven wall hanging @mollymadfis

    in my opinion, the hardest place to decide art for is above the bed. but that’s especially true when you live in california and your husband won’t let you put anything above the bed because it’s not earthquake safe (i’ve talked to many friends whose husbands say the same thing) — so i came up with a solution! if this falls on our head during an earthquake, we’ll just be like MY HOW SILLY WE LOOK IN OUR MUPPET WIG!
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  • almost makes mixtape ⋅ vol 20

    almost makes mixtape | vol 20

    i had a very busy week last week, the first half was spent in palm springs with a bunch of old and new blogger friends, and the second half was in ventura for craftcation. i’m so happy to be sleeping in my bed again, but i’m still getting adjusted… so today i’m sharing a mixtape to space out to.Read More

  • DIY streaming device cover

    DIY streaming device cover | almost makes perfectDIY streaming device cover | almost makes perfect

    we are totally a TV couple, as in we’re not one of those couples that doesn’t allow a TV in the bedroom. we have one and it’s big and we watch it all the time. but i still don’t understand why apple tvs don’t come in white. so i decided to create an easy way to disguise the little black box sitting on the credenza. and btw, yes! apple tv remotes old and new work through the balsa wood! (not sure about roku but i have a feeling they also do)
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  • happy weekend

    you may have noticed i didn’t post a ton this week, i had a failed DIY that i had to rejigger, and i’ve been finishing up some things before i leave town. on monday i’m going to palm springs with a big group of bloggers! and then later in the week i’m going to be a presenter at craftcation. are you going?! it’s gonna be a very busy week for me. hope you have a lovely weekend! Read More

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    our backyard : before

    mid century yard

    well, you guys have asked for before photos of our house, so i’m finally delivering. what do you think?! Read More

  • facelift

    molly

    so excited to show you guys the blogs makeover today! i’m sure you noticed the blog has been loading slowly and has even been down sporadically, so we took some steps to stop that from happening. hoping that everything loads much faster now and you don’t have to sit there waiting.

    and while we were doing that, we gave my blog a little visual makeover too! you’re looking at a custom version of our brand new blogzilla theme, unveil. unveil is my favorite theme we’ve done yet! it has a portfolio, category galleries, a shop, basically everything you’d want. and to celebrate the launch of it and the launch of the new almost makes perfect, we’re offering $15 off from today through april 1st! just use code AMP15.

    what’s new here…

    you can now browse categories, and subcategories! wanna just browse through DIYS for thanksgiving? you can! want to only search for printable gift wrap?! you can!

    i also added a shop section where i’ll be posting my favorite products, ranging from DIY and blogging supplies to just pretty house things i like ( and i’m considering adding some original products too…! )

    you may also notice… i took a new photo and i’m looking right at you. not my usual style, but HEY HI THAT’S ME HOW ARE YA.

    anyway, hope you like it!

  • happy weekend

    almost-makes-perfect-studio-

    you may have noticed the blog has been having some technical issues lately — well, we’re working on getting them all fixed this weekend! so come back monday and things should be running much smoother (and looking much prettier too!!!). have a good weekend!Read More

  • DIY 3D Planter

    DIY 3D Planter | almost makes perfectDIY 3D Planter | almost makes perfect

    i’m sure you’ve noticed that funky looking textured pots and vases are getting popular, and i love them! so naturally i wanted to come up with a super simple method for making your own. these little planters are so eccentric that you can stick one in any boring corner and give it a whole new fun look.Read More

  • six DIYs to ring in spring

    six DIYS to ring in spring

    it’s officially spring! doesn’t it feel like it was christmas a few weeks ago? very confusing. to celebrate, i rounded up six projects to help celebrate the occasion of blooming, organizing and going outside.Read More