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<![CDATA[bespoke. - Blog]]>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:18:02 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[JULY READING LIST...]]>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.craftwithbespoke.com/blog/july-reading-list

We have the perfect summer reading recommendations for all types of readers.

For the perfect beach read...

The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand:
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hotel Nantucket: After tragedy strikes, food blogger Hollis Shaw gathers four friends from different stages in her life to spend an unforgettable weekend on Nantucket. This is such an easy and enjoyable read.

For the HGTV lover...

The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews:
Summer begins with Mary Kay Andrews's The Homewreckers, a delightful summer read about flipping houses, and finding true love. This one has it all: DIY, romance, true crime... and lots of laughs.

For Gossip Girl fans...

Noone Needs to Know by Lindsay Cameron:
When an anonymous neighborhood forum gets hacked, the darkest secrets of New York’s wealthiest residents come to light—including some worth killing for—in this gripping suspense novel from the author of Just One Look. We like it, we love it, we need some more of it.

For all wanna-be badasses...

Badass Habits by Jen Sincero:
New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero gets to the core of transformation: habits--breaking, making, understanding, and sticking with them like you've never stuck before. Easy to read & implement.

For the True Crime aficionados...
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
This is an oldie but a goodie. If you love true crime, you will LOVE this. Keeps you on your toes to the very end.

What are you loving at the moment? Tell us!

]]><![CDATA[BEST of MONTGOMERY COUNTY]]>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.craftwithbespoke.com/blog/best-of-montgomery-county

Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOUUUU... for loving us, supporting us, nominating us & voting for us as one of the "best art classes" in Montgomery County!

We are honored to be a part of this stellar list of local businesses.

Here is the link to see all the
2023 Montco Happening Winners.

]]><![CDATA[Kelly's Summer Must-Haves]]>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.craftwithbespoke.com/blog/kellys-summer-must-haves

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! That sweet taste of summer did all of us a little good.

So it's the week of my knee surgery, and I have been trying to get things organized for summer fun. Because if mom doesn't organize the pool & beach bags, than who does?

Here are a few of my pool & beach must haves:

1. Stashers: They aren't just for snacks - I use these for everything! They make great pouches for sunscreen, toiletries...and they even have ones with a carabiner that make the perfect pouch for phones & cards (especially since you can attach them to your bag for easy finding)!

2. Dock & Bay: these towels are quick drying, sand repelling & quite frankly awesome because they don't take up much room in your bag!

3. Bug bite pen: this bug bite thing (amazing name btw) is fantastic. It is a suction tool that alleviates the itching, stinging and swelling from bug bites and stings. How? It extracts the insect saliva/venom. It even has a stinger scraper for bee stings. It's also a great tool for kids that works almost as good as a magic kiss.

4. sunscreen: We've been through alllll the sunscreens. This year I am loving Supergroup sunscreen. I love their sprays and sticks, and have also started using their daily moisturizer to make sure I keep those wrinkles at bay.

5. scout bag: I got this bag on sale, and christened it this weekend at the pool. It holds a huge amount of things, is water repellent, and most of all...super cute.

6. Low Tides beach chair: This is my new beach chair for the summer - its high off the ground (great for bad knees ), super cute & comfy, and its made from recycled plastics found in the ocean. Yes please!

So there you have it. All the bags are packed and ready!

These aren't commissionable links, just stuff I am really loving at the moment!

What are your beach and pool bag hacks? Tell us!

]]><![CDATA[DIY: Father's Day Gifts]]>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.craftwithbespoke.com/blog/diy-fathers-day-gifts

Looking for ideas for end of the year teacher gifts? Nikki has the perfect craft for you. It's easy, personalized & most of all ... it's useful! This is something you can do with your child

Items you need:

Scorch marker from Amazon (you can buy it here)
Wood cutting board (any kind will do)
Natural Oil (coconut or linseed oil work great. Otherwise, you can by the finishing oil Nikki used here)
gloves (you know, all the ones we all have stockpiled from the pandemic days...)
Your text or stencil
a heat gun (you can buy one here) or hair dryer

Here's how you do it...

Prep your cutting board. If you have a natural wood cutting board with no varnish, you can skip this step. If your cutting board has a varnish or coating on it, you will need to sand it down a little bit. Just take a piece of sand paper and rub it across the entire cutting board until you feel a rougher surface.
Have your child practice writing their teachers last name, monogram (or really anything you want!)
Cover your child's hands with gloves
Have your child write or trace their chosen text on the cutting board (hint: you can also use stencils if you have them)
Use a hot gun or hair dryer on a high setting and blow heat evenly across the area with the text until it darkens to the color you desire.
Let it cool off
Take a napkin or foam brush and coat the board with a food-safe oil. A little bit goes a long way...
Admire your work
Wrap it up and put it aside for the last day of school.

Voila. We are sure dad will love it!

]]><![CDATA[Poisonous plants for pups]]>Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.craftwithbespoke.com/blog/poisonous-plants-for-pupsSpring has sprung, and our gardens are in full bloom... but don't forget that some plants are harmful for your little pup. Our friends at Chewy put together this great infographic to help:

]]><![CDATA[how to make those flowers last...]]>Tue, 09 May 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.craftwithbespoke.com/blog/how-to-make-those-flowers-last

There are lot's of tricks for making fresh cut flowers last longer, but here are few that you may have lying around the house already...

In order from best to worst:

1. Fridge: Put your bouquet in the fridge every night before bed. Flowers thrive in cooler temperatures. It is thought that the low temps help slow the aging. Yes please

2. Soda: Pour ¼ cup of soda in a vase full of fresh flowers. The sugar in soda is said to make your blooms last longer and even smelling sweeter too.

3. Vodka: Add a few drops (of any clear spirit) to your vase of flowers. These spirit’s ability to inhibit ethylene production, a ripening gas that helps plants mature, slows the wilting of the flowers.
The more you know.

4. Coins: Add a copper penny to your fresh bouquet. The copper should act as an acidifier, fighting the bacteria growth in your arrangement. It may also help your flowers to open up quickly. Finally, a use for our pennies!

Do you have any fun tips? Tell us!

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