• 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

  • happy weekend

    this week flew by for me even though i didn’t want it to, whenever there’s a ton to do it seems to go by way too fast. we’ve started working on our backyard, trying to get it in shape for actually using it this summer. we planted a tree and are killing the weeds and had a deck guy come over for a consult. looks like a deck isn’t happening yet, but we’re coming up with alternatives! blah blah blah have a good weekend!

    ⋅ love these DIY vases
    ⋅ millennials are food obsessed
    ⋅ such a cute and happy house tour
    ⋅ how cute is my girlfriend and her boyfriend and their apartment?
    ⋅ i’m so in love with this lamp
    ⋅ maybe my favorite side dish

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    range hoods for high ceilings

    range hood ideas for high ceilings | almost makes perfect

    so we’re in the very beginning stages of planning our kitchen reno, oh man it’s way more work than i thought to even begin planning. we’re basically just figuring out what we want, from what type of countertops to the amount of drawers we need. the biggest hurdle so far is when i realized i have no clue how to hand the 10 foot ceiling above our oven. Read More

  • DIY metallic leather coasters

    DIY metallic leather coasters | almost makes perfectDIY metallic leather coasters | almost makes perfect

    i really did an easy one this time guys. i know i always say that. but if it’s still cute, it doesn’t count as phoning it in ok? i found these leather circles at the craft store and desperately wanted leather coasters, so i just came up with a pretty method for painting them and calling it a day.
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    8 sandals for spring

    8 sandals for spring | almost makes perfect

    i honestly couldn’t live anywhere cold because i basically live in sandals. i own more sandals than anything else and those that know me know that i’m almost always wearing them… so i’m basically an expert. and i never lose the urge to get more sandals because i wear them down so hard. it’s a real catch 22. anyway, here are some of my currents faves (and btw #6 is the most comfortable sandal ever)

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