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AGJ x HWTF: DIY Lifeguard Hat

Erica — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:42:22 +0000

If there’s one thing we’ve learned after decades of beach days, pool hangs, long walks, and generally overestimating how much sun our skin can handle, it’s this: shade is chic. That realization inspired my latest…

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DIY Gemstone Tank Top

Erica — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:53:44 +0000

There’s something about summer that makes you want to reinvent the simplest things - jeans turn to cutoffs, layers get lighter, and even your most basic tank starts to feel like a blank canvas. Enter:…

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AGJ x HWTF for Birkenstock Boston

Erica — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:19:39 +0000

We couldn’t be more excited to bring back our Birkenstock rope kit - this time in celebration of the Boston Marathon! Ariel and I have reimagined the palette with a fresh mix of colors, including…

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AGJ x HWTF Birkenstock Rope Kits

Erica — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:54:43 +0000

Grounded in craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless design, Birkenstocks are made to be worn hard and loved deeply, adapting to your feet, your routines, and the way you move through the world. Ariel, of Ariel Gordon…

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DIY Tin Embossed Matchbox

Erica — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:22:43 +0000

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of tin embossing - it's the kind of craft that’s equal parts meditative and wildly satisfying. Inspired by those beautiful embossed tin ornaments you’ve probably seen everywhere, I started…

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DIY Snake Knot

Erica — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:15:48 +0000

The snake knot is part of a long lineage of decorative and functional knots rooted in Chinese and Tibetan macramé traditions. It shares similarities with classical knots found in ancient Asian cordwork, where intricate knotting…

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AGJ x HWTF 2025 Rope Kits

Erica — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:44:42 +0000

After the overwhelming love we received for last year's DIY collaboration, Ariel (of Ariel Gordon Jewelry) and I thought it was a no-brainer to revisit the project that brought together our shared love of the…

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DIY Beaded Shell Necklace

Erica — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:48 +0000

Summer is hands down my favorite season for DIY. The summer accessory never takes itself too seriously - it's playful, colorful and nostalgic. And it's especially exciting when I can find new ways to reuse…

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DIY Blanket Coat

Erica — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000

Did you know that the earliest evidence of blanket stitch dates back to the 4th century? Excavations in Kellis, Egypt uncovered a child’s tunic featuring multicolored blanket stitching along the hood’s edge. Over time, this…

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DIY Double Draping Bow

Erica — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:19:39 +0000

I'm not sure I'll ever tire of velvet bows. They're wonderfully luxurious, rich in color and texture, and the perfect touch on any wreath, garland, or tree. I actually keep a stash of velvet ribbons…

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