Halloween was Saturday and, needless to say, we had a blast. I spent the week leading up to the holiday working on our costumes and they turned out better than I could have ever imagined. In case you missed the reference (you aren't the only one), we were Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake at the...
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Trying New Ways to Carve Pumpkins
Tomorrow is Halloween! Time to go out trick or treating if you're a kid, or go out to costume parties if you're an adult. No matter how old you are or what you're doing for Halloween, everyone needs to have a pumpkin out on their doorstep. Pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition that we've both...
101 in 1001: Caw Caw Interpretive Center
The Caw Caw Interpretive Center is the final Charleston County Park that we had never been to. Tackling this one allowed us to complete another item on our 101 in 1001 list! The Caw Caw Interpretive Center is know as a bird sanctuary and birding hot spot in South Carolina. The park has more than...
My Ever-Growing Crocs Collections
I think I shared in a previous post, but I have semi-recently switched to a stand up desk at work. It's not a proper stand up desk, as that isn't an option in my office, but I have rigged up my monitors in a way such that I can either sit or stand to comfortably...
How to organize sports equipment
Wondering how to organize sports equipment? Here is how we organize our sports gear in a bench in our garage. When I was a kid, my parents bought me a sports equipment storage bench that I used to store all my various balls, shoes, gear, sticks, pumps, etc. I kept it in my room and...
Weekend Whereabouts
Hey guys, happy Monday! We had a great weekend and wanted to pop in to tell you all about it. It was a big weekend for me because I headed to Raleigh for the North Carolina State Fair. I haven't missed a fair in all of my 26 years and wasn't going to start this...
Twenty Awesome Pet Halloween Costumes
In case there was any doubt, I'm one of those weirdos who dresses their pets up for Halloween. Oh yes - pets - the cat is not left out of this one. Amazon has a ton of awesome pet costumes that can get to you in plenty of time. I've rounded up some of our...
DIY Narwhal Cat and Dog Halloween Costume Tutorial
I don't know when I got to be obsessed with Narwhals - I've always been into unicorns (duh) and manatees (obviously) so the narwhal was probably love at first sight. Plus, there's this video: And so, this year I decided that I wanted pet narwhals. Since the transportation and keeping of said narwhals might get...
Halloween Crunchy Chocolate Apple Slices
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. #Treats4All #CollectiveBias Halloween is right around the corner - can you believe that fall is in the air already? This is the time of year when sweets and candy...
Candlefish Candle Making Class
I had the pleasure of attending a candle making class at Candlefish candle shop last Saturday with one of my girlfriends. Candlefish is located on Wentworth Street, right off of King. They hold candle making classes several times a week. The inside of the shop is really cute. They carry a wide variety of local...
Kiawah Nature Center
Have you ever been out to Kiawah Island? Have you been past Beachwalker Park and behind the security gates into the residential and resort area? It's an incredible area with beautiful homes and trails. A really neat thing is the park area where they have a disc golf course, basketball hoops, soccer nets and a...
Sewing 101: Envelope Style Pillow Covers with Piping or Pom Pom Trim
One of the easiest ways to update your living room look is by getting new pillows. But, instead of buying new pillows, I like to just recover the ones that I already have. I got a little "Pinterest famous" thanks to my no sew envelope style pillow covers, and while fresh out of college Morgan...
101 in 1001: Kiawah Island Triathlon
As I write this, I am recovering from very sore muscles. It took a lot of effort to walk over to my computer. Why? Because I destroyed the Kiawah Island Triathlon this weekend! It was a goal of mine to do an Olympic distance triathlon for our 101 in 1001 list and I've circled the...
Our Wedding Featured in DIY Weddings Magazine
Hey guys! In case you haven't picked up volume 21 of DIY Weddings Magazine yet, we wanted to make sure you know that............ we're featured! That's right, one of those "5 Real Weddings" is ours. We did an interview with the magazine a few months ago after they got a hold of our photos from...
Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor, Maine
We took a couple day trip to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor in Maine and this post will share our tips and experiences with you! When we arrived in Maine, we spent a day in Portland exploring what was there. After our Portland Foodie Tour, we immediately got in the car and drove north...
Portland, Maine & a Foodie Tour
This year we were really excited to be able to spend the long Labor Day weekend in Maine. Why Maine? It's hard to say. We've recently decided to make it our life bucket list to visit all of the National Parks. Acadia National Park is the first National Park alphabetically. One google search left us...
Local Artist Profile: Overton Ironworks
When we attended the grand opening of the new West Elm store, we were overwhelmed by the extremely talented local artists featured in the store. I was especially into the woodwork done by Overton Ironworks - I even picked up this wooden anchor, which is now hanging in our bathroom! I was interested in Tommy's work,...
101 in 1001: Gift for No Reason
Morgan really likes presents. She loves getting presents, but she actually takes great pride in her ability to give great, thoughtful presents. That's why we decided to put giving a gift to each other for no reason on our 101 in 1001 list. She's always been so good to me, just like when she gave...
My Favorite Jillian Michaels Workout Videos
It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Jillian Michaels workout videos. I love that they are short, effective, and can be done from the comfort of my own home, on my own schedule. Work out videos are a cost effective way to get in a great workout since you only have to...
#4Drawers4Days
One of the big things that Sean and I have in common is our love for organization. We both get our kicks off of having specific little places for everything to go. The thing about organizing is that to make it successful, you have to keep it up. That's why its so important to periodically...
101 in 1001: A Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit
Ever wanted to make a zombie apocalypse survival kit? Here's some things to put in it! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HealthySavings #CollectiveBias - Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! One of the things on our 101 in 1001...
What I'm Reading Right Now
I don't know about y'all, but around here, summer time means lots of reading time. Between beach days, pool time, and just being lazy on the couch, we tend to crank through some novels. If you want to follow along, be sure to follow me and Sean on GoodReads! We update that real time and...
Refresh your Tub by Replacing the Caulk
One easy way to refresh your tub is to replace the moldy caulk. It's an easy DIY project with these simple steps! My number one least-favorite chore is cleaning the tub. Our shower-tub combo has an acrylic base and no matter how hard we scrub it, I feel like it never gets fully clean. A...
McLeod Plantation on James Island
It's not every day that a new park is opened up in the Charleston area, but one did open up recently. Usually, land is at a premium in our area, so only so much can be owned by the city or county for parks. Well, in comes McLeod Plantation on James Island, a space that...
Building an Outdoor Patio!
Not all the home improvement work we do can be done at our house! Sometimes we like to pull a Lebron James and "take our talents to South Beach," except in our case South Beach is our friends John and Danielle's house where they are renting a house with a small backyard and wanted somewhere...
101 in 1001: Go to a MLB Game in a Stadium I've Never Been to Before
A good chunk of my personal portion of our 101 in 1001 list is to visit different stadiums for major sports teams. Specifically, number 67 is to go to a Major League Baseball game in a stadium I've never been to before. So last week, before Morgan got to Chicago for our weekend blitz, I...
West Elm Grand Opening
It's 10 a.m. on August 13th, which means that right now, the Charleston West Elm is now open. This is not a drill, people! The West Elm is located on upper King Street (484 King to be exact) and is a much needed breath of fresh air to the downtown Charleston shopping scene. Sure, I might be...
Our Trip to Chicago!
We left our little bungalow in Charleston this past weekend to take a little adventure to the Windy City of Chicago! I had to head up on Wednesday for a training class for work on visual communication and infographics (hoping to be able to bring some of that to you too!) and stayed the weekend....
Putting Our Wedding Gifts to Use
A great side effect of having a wedding is that you get a lot of gifts. We were so lucky to get so many generous gifts - we ended up getting or buying everything that we wanted off of our registries! That led to the exciting prospect of putting all of this new stuff to use....
Spin Class is for Boys Too...
I've always heard that only girls do spin class. It's like barre and yoga and jazzercise. It's one of those things I've always just heard and never really looked in to. Let me tell you, spin class is not just for girls, because it kicks my a$$... You may or may not know that I...
Three Charleston Artists I Love
It's no secret that I day-dream about a future dream house. I'd love a bright, open home, with high ceilings and plenty of room for art. While our current decor features more photographs (frankly, it's more budget friendly), I'd love to be able to splurge on some original artwork for our next home's walls. I...
How to Make a Basil Planter - Grow Fresh Herbs Easily
Discover how to make a basil planter and grow fresh herbs with ease. Our guide covers all you need for a thriving herb garden at home. Imagine transforming your culinary experiences with a touch of Italy, right in the heart of your condo. That's what we're doing! Ever since we got back from Italy, we've...
Mid-Year Resolutions
I'm really not very good at keeping New Years resolutions. I usually have good intentions, but just totally lose steam after a couple of weeks. However, shortly after getting back from our honeymoon, I started reading The Happiness Project. Reading about Gretchen's year-long happiness project made me realize - I'm really happy with my life,...
My Current Beauty Routine
Since our wedding, I have really tried to start focusing on a solid beauty and skincare routine. I'm only 26, but I can already tell that my fair skin is going to need a lot of attention to stay in it's best possible shape. Here are some products that I've been using and loving lately....
101 in 1001: A New Couch!
So, something totally random happened over the weekend. We were lying on the couch, just being lazy. I noticed a small hole in the couch cover and pointed it out to Sean. I sighed "I can't wait until we get a new couch." Sean picked up the laptop and said, "what's the name of that...
Our CSA Experience
Recently, we had the opportunity to join a CSA. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. This CSA is run by Gruber Farms, a farm located in St. George, South Carolina, about one hour away from where we live in Charleston. CSAs are a way for members of a community to invest in a farm share...
Little Updates in the Master Bathroom
Sometimes buying new things can inspire you to organize and improve your life. When we were finishing off our wedding registries, we decided to buy the Slate Bath Accessories off of our West Elm registry. We get 10% off everything on our registry for 6 months, so I have been watching things to see when...
QALO Ring Review
My wedding ring was WAY too big. No way to sugarcoat it. When we went to the jeweler to pick it out, they sized me with their generic ring sizer. Problem was that the type of ring I ordered was a specific brand and was their "comfort fit" band, which means it has smooth edges...
Healthy Snacks for Work
When you are really trying to eat healthy, you might think that you should not snack. I happen to disagree. I think that being hungry is really bad - it can make you grouchy and mean and it can lead to binge eating or eating something naughty. I keep lots of snacks around, especially at...
101 in 1001: Attend a Spoleto Event
On a continuous mission to complete our 101 in 1001, we attended an even at this year's Spoleto Festival in downtown Charleston. Spoleto is two weeks of opera, theater, music and more and is considered Charleston's number one arts event of the year. There are dozens of shows to choose from and this year we...