Recipes

Small Bathroom Makeover

Posted by admin on May 29, 2019

Yes. I’m still here alive and well. While I’m all chatter chatter over on Instagram, I’m finding it harder and harder to post here. We’ve been so busy getting the house ready for sale (oh yes, we’re selling our house. more on that later) that, while I’ve shared the progress on IG, the blog...

Bathroom Makeover Inspiration

Posted by admin on Mar 07, 2019

DIY Brushstroke Christmas Ornaments

Posted by admin on Dec 19, 2018

Would you believe a two year old made these? Ok, he had some help, but still. Aside from the gold, he did all the painting. A year later I am insanely impressed with these DIY brushstroke Christmas ornaments squirrelly boy painted. We made these ornaments last Christmas. I had a bunch of air dry clay,...

Earl Grey Snowball Cookies

Posted by admin on Dec 04, 2018

Snowball Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies – whatever you call them, these cookies are incredibly good and so easy to make. I love making them at Christmastime, but these earl grey snowball cookies are good all year round, especially with a cup of tea. And PS you guys, this post is part of...

Top 10 Colourful DIY Advent Calendars

Posted by admin on Nov 28, 2018

You guys, if you’ve stuck around for a long time you know I love a good advent calendar. I used to make a new one every week in November. Sadly, I do not have the time for that anymore (*sigh*) but I still love scouting what other creatives are cooking up! I’ve put together two...

Winning Best International Craft Blog

Posted by admin on Nov 19, 2018

All Photos by Clément Lauchard Yep. So that happened. I know, it happened 3 weeks ago and I already talked all about it on instagram, but I couldn’t go without a little note on here too. After all, this space is why I got the award in the first place. I went to London for...

Squirrelly Minds is Heading to London!

Posted by admin on Oct 23, 2018

Photo of Notting Hill by Fineas Anton on Unsplash So remember how I was nominated for the Amara Interior Blog Awards, and how you guys were AMAZING enough to vote for me so that I got shortlisted? Yup, that happened, and I’m heading to London TODAY! I wasn’t going to go because it would have...

How to Create a Halloween Inspired Floral Arrangement

Posted by admin on Oct 17, 2018

What? A floral arrangement post? I know, this is very different for me, but I’m slightly becoming obsessed. But I will be the first to tell you that I am NOT a florist, and have A LOT to learn in the ways of floral arrangement creations. Also, you might be looking at that photo up...

How to Organize a Nursery Closet

Posted by admin on Oct 04, 2018

This post contains affiliate links So I took these photos months ago and have been trying to edit them and write this post for months since. Motherhood, I tell ya. But finally, I’m here to share how to organize a nursery closet, or at least how I totally transformed ours. The before? Oh guys, it...

Squirrelly Minds in the Amara Interior Blog Awards

Posted by admin on Sep 16, 2018

Outtake from Ikea Hack Drona Box with Tassels Can we just hit pause on life for a moment? (I’ve definitely hit pause on the blog…) I have been meaning to tell you guys about this for WEEKS, but life and camping and vacations kept getting in the way and then I realized, holy crapola voting...

DIY Recycled Glass Pencil Holder

Posted by admin on Jul 25, 2018

Well hey there stranger! Yeah I know, I’ve been totally MIA around here, and even more silent than usual on insta! I’ve been putting every spare ounce of time and energy into Mesa so I’m super sorry Squirrelly Minds has fallen by the wayside. BUT, I have a fun DIY for you today – a...

Mesa Rentals + Design

Posted by admin on Jun 05, 2018

I know I know, it’s been quiet around here. Reeeeaaaaaal quiet. But I promise there is a very good reason! Mesa Rentals + Design. If you’re a fellow instagrammer, you’ll know what this post is all about. If not you’re probably sitting there asking yourself “What the heck are you on about Tan?”. Well, I’m...