DIY Projects

DIY Tutorial: Dyeing Glass Candleholders

You can hardly swing a cat helicopter on the internet without finding a tutorial to dye glass (particularly mason jars), but when I’ve tried this project, I’ve found a lot of details to be missing in the available instructions. So I’m adding my own flying feline and showing you how […]

Inspiration Board – Summer Flowers

Bright colors. Delicious smells. Interesting shapes and memories. Yes, one of my favorite things about our short Milwaukee summer is that we finally are inundated with fresh flowers. I always get a basket of annuals to hang by my front door and buy bouquets from the farmers markets when ever I can. […]

Finding Confidence to Dye Your Hair Pink

Last summer when I was considering making Mark the Occasion Designs my full-time gig, I told people that I’d dye my hair pink once I did have any stodgy corporate dress code to follow. Fast forward to seven months later and I finally got the courage to do it! Actually, […]

Launch Party Photo Recap

Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of hosting some of my favorite ladies that have helped me get Mark the Occasion Designs off the ground. I debuted the “Everyday Occasion” line of accessories to much success, but was even more excited to toast these lovelies with a cocktail from the […]

Your Spring Cleaning = My Supplies

As you’re cleaning out your closets this spring, think of Mark the Occasion Designs as a way to refurbish your favorites. Perhaps it’s time to let the old prom dress go, but it would probably make a great Bright Spot Bouquet. I can weave the beads from a broken bracelet with […]