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In case you missed it, I took over Lowe’s Instagram and will be grammin’ through the weekend. Head on over there for some tips on gettin your home ready for the holidays, Studio DIY style!

Gonna make this quick as in one week (Ok, really 8 days) we will be GETTIN’ HITCHED! It’s been a rough week but just because I’ve had so many work projects to tie up so this blog runs smoothly while I’m away. Couldn’t be more thankful to have planners handling all the wedding stuff right now. Or I would probably have run away at this point. Parents and MOH arrive Tuesday and then it’s GAME ON! I’ll be doing a farewell post next week lettin’ you know what’s happening here while I’m gone, but not before I share a few really awesome posts first! So have a wonderful weekend and stay tuned!!

{Inspire} Links to Love

Whoever figured this out, I love you.
If you’re in Houston, there’s a cocktail workshop coming up that you should probably attend!
I’m holdin’ out hope that they start making these in my size.
Found this post about extroverts vs introverts really interesting. What is your family dynamic like?
I’ll be needing these for New Years, thankyouverymuch.
Kevin Spacey is a total impressions MASTER.
I want a pink coat.
THIS BLANKET IS SO AMAZING!

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Strawberry donut cake. MMHMMM!
And I’m gonna need all these donuts too.
This DIY cutting board is gorgeous!
These little pennant flags are super cute.
Consider this the officially beginning of my petition to make Molly my nextdoor neighbor.

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Love seeing the donut balloons + donut pumpkin tutorials used for this awesome party!!
Paper goodies for the Thanksgiving table!

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Phew! This week has truly thrown me for a loop. I don’t think I’d wish the last two weeks before a wedding on even my worst enemy but I’m trucking through trying to get every loose work end tied up so I can enjoy myself! It’s all gonna be worth it… right!? While I do some major hustling behind the scenes, here’s a colorful walnut garland I made over on eHow. Perfect for a colorful Thanksgiving. Thanks for bearing with me, folks! 9 days to go!!

All Photos by Studio DIY

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You may not know this, but I happen to come from a very athletic, sports-fanatic family. (No, I didn’t get that gene.) So when Smirnoff ICE approached me about throwing a ladies tailgate party I decided to dig deep into my football roots and put my own spin on it… with pastries. (Surprised?) Lucky for me, here in LA many games are on early. Early enough for… brunch perhaps!? Yep! So I decided to pregame with pastries and replaced beer, burgers and hot dogs with screwdrivers, donuts and cinnamon rolls. I’ve got a Smirnoff ICE cocktail recipe, a pastry recipe and some free printables for you here… so you can throw your own little tailgate brunch too. IN FACT! There is even… wait for it… donut cornhole!!!! (You gotta scroll to the bottom to see that!)

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Halloween weekend has quickly become my favorite weekend of the year. Not because I ever really do anything fun on Halloween, but because I just LOVE seeing everyone’s costumes. And this year was particularly special for me…. because hundreds (!!!!) of you MADE Studio DIY inspired costumes. I keep saying it, but I am just floored. Halloween is the one time where I really get to see my ideas come to life en mass via you guys and it really just makes my whole darn YEAR! Per usual, I’m rounding up my favorite DIY costumes from around the web and Instagram and I’m also sharing a peek at ALL the awesome crazy costumes you guys shared in the #studiodiyincostume tag (and via email). Including the one above, from Letizia. Did her little lady nail it or WHAT!? The showcase of costumes below is pretty epic so just. keep. scrolling. GO!

Amazing, isn’t it!? I can’t thank you all enough for sharing these photos with me. Seeing all of you, your kiddos, your significant others, even your pets! I just… no words!!!!!! Makes this crazy job worth it times 1000! And for those of you looking for the original tutorials for these costumes, the links are below:

DIY Pineapple Costume / DIY Strawberry Costume / DIY Ice Cream Cone Costume / DIY Pizza Slice + Delivery Boy Costume / DIY Croquembouche + Pastry Chef Costume / DIY Birthday Cake + Birthday Boy Costumes / DIY Donut Costume / DIY Macaron Costume / DIY Balloon Costumes / DIY Queen Bee Costume

And now, for a few of my other favorite costumes this year!

I came up with this avocado costume idea and just NEEDED someone who was pregnant to do it. Luckily, Juli took on the challenge. I MEAN!!!!!! It’s just the best, easiest maternity costume, right!? (She layered two shirts and cut a hole in one of ‘em, in case you’re wondering.)

Every year I look forward to Julie Ann’s costume and this year didn’t disappoint. AMAZING!

Cutest family of the year award goes to… Anna’s clan! I truly hope our future children are game for a family get-up like this because it’s just too adorable.

As a huge Michael Jackson fan, I couldn’t pass up Blue Ivy’s costume. GET OUT!

Best from-your-closet costume award goes to Sarah! Nailed it.

I always look forward to the Rifle Costumes, as you longtime readers know. The BEST idea, bringing Anna’s designs to life. Be sure to check their hashtag for the rest!

A few costumes from Mary’s party we went to! Hollywood tourists (genius!!!) and Paul Bunyon and the Blue Ox!! (Both above photos by Mary Costa Photography)

And last, I couldn’t resist sharing a few of Jen’s DIY mini blogger costumes! Never thought someone would dress up as me, but it was just TOO hilarious!! Loved seeing a mini Oh Joy there too! (Both above photos by Jess Koehler)

 And that’s a wrap! Just one more thank you for making this the best Halloween ever, and for making October the #1 highest traffic month in Studio DIY history! ‘Till next year!

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Our costume from Mary’s costumes + pumpkin carving party last weekend. I left the pizza costume at the studio, so we went to plan b… strawberry + strawberry farmer! Photo by Mary Costa Photography

Happy Halloween!!!!!! I kind of hope none of you are actually reading this but instead are out frolicking in your costume somewhere! Remember, if you used a costume tutorial from the blog, be sure to tag #studiodiyincostume! It’s been SO FUN to see all you strawberries, pineapples and ice cream cones out there! And remember, Balloon Time is holding a balloon costume contest, more info over here! We are now TWO WEEKS away from the wedding! The amount of work I have to get done this week is… um… a little insane. So, I’m glad we celebrated Halloween last weekend as this weekend it’s all work, work, work! Home stretch! Happy trick-or-treating!!!

{Inspire} Links to Love

The Kate Spade +  Jack Spade Gap collection launched. ZOMG! I’ve never been so happy to fit into kids clothes. I will take this, and this.
And I will buy this, this and this for my future babies.
Found some of these average LA salaries pretty fascinating.
More pre-teens that can dance way better than I will.
If you loved my garter in my last wedding post, you can get a big discount on ‘em here!
A quick and awesome guide to decorating with gourds.
All the pink in this house! Caroline is awesome.

{Create} DIY Projects & Recipes

Gingerbread spiced chocolate dipped marshmallows. Yeah, that’s a thing.
Taking pumpkin seeds to the NEXT LEVEL!
These tongue twister costumes are AMAZING!
I gotta make these jack-o-lantern cookies!
And these monster cocktail stirrers!
The lollipop guild!!!!!

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So awesome to see a couple of my costumes in this Mashable round up!
I’m over on Brit + Co.’s work appropriate costume round up!

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