Creative ideas made simple for everyday life.
Printables, delicious recipes, DIY home décor, and crafts that make everyday life more fun, simple, and creative.
About me
Hi, I’m Kim
I’m the writer, designer, DIY lover, and creative spirit behind this blog. My family and I are enjoying life in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, where I share creative projects, printables, recipes, and inspiration for making life a little more fun.
My Creative Journey
Lately, I’ve been diving deep into graphic design and printables, creating fun and functional designs to make daily life (and holidays) a little easier. I even launched a separate shop, CaliGirlDigital.com, where you can find my premium printables and PLR templates.
My Superpower! DIY!
If I can’t find what I need in a store, I make it myself! From trendy wall art and home decor to stylish DIY fashion and delicious recipes, this blog is my creative playground.
And the best part? I love sharing free printables and budget-friendly DIYs to help you create a beautiful, inspired life without spending a fortune. Sit back, get comfy, and let’s make something amazing together!
- Graphic Designer
- Floral Designer
- Hair Stylist
- Habitual DIY’er
Where this all began…
My Story
I never imagined that my love for rummaging through thrift stores would one day turn into a “how-to” blog and business. Back then, the internet was still in its infancy, and social media didn’t even exist. So, while I waited for the tech world to catch up, I kept creating.
As a kid, I was certain I was destined to be a hairstylist. I spent hours shampooing, cutting, and styling my dolls’ hair into the perfect ‘70s flybacks, and let me tell you, my technique was pretty impressive for a 6-year-old. 😆
My mom had a closet full of wigs that she wore every single day, and I was obsessed. It was fascinating to see how she could transform her look instantly. But then, wigs became “uncool”, and people stopped wearing them.
Honestly? I still think that was a huge mistake because who wouldn’t want the freedom to change their style in an instant?!
In between all of that, I had two children and moved to North Carolina into a large home that was basically a blank slate. At this point, the internet was finally picking up speed.
When my youngest child started school, I enrolled in floral design school, and while I was figuring out how to make my floral arrangements look somewhat presentable, I found Pinterest.
It was there I found a secret online world of bloggers who, just like me, loved to ramble on about up-cycling and creating beautiful spaces. I found a home. I found my people!
I created the Made in a Day blog in 2011 to post my floral, DIY, and thrift store makeover creations.
Before long, my designs started getting noticed by other creators and bloggers. Soon, companies I had only dreamed of working with were reaching out to collaborate. I was absolutely thrilled, and from that moment on, I knew I had found something I truly loved.
Over the years, life took us on quite an adventure. We spent time living in a charming 1950s bungalow near the coast in Los Angeles, California, a dream come true for this creative girl. Today, we call beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona home, where we’re enjoying sunshine, desert views, and the next chapter of our journey.
As for my love of hair, well, that has come full circle for me. I am now the one with hair loss. After years of rubbing two hairs together to make three. I took the plunge and started wearing hair toppers and now wigs. You can read all about my journey on my hair loss blog, Wig Revival.
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Kim Purvis is an independent designer, blogger, and cosmetologist specializing in wigs and hair loss. She’s designed floral and wall art for various magazines and sponsors and has been an ambassador for some of her favorite companies since 2011.
Kim Purvis is an independent designer, blogger, and licensed cosmetologist with a passion for wigs, hair loss education, and creative design. She has designed floral art and wall art for magazines and sponsors and has proudly served as an ambassador for several of her favorite brands since 2011.
Kim also runs her second blog, Wig Revival, where she shares trusted advice and encouragement for women navigating hair loss, wigs, and hair toppers. In addition, she owns Cali Girl Digital, a printable shop filled with planners and creative resources, and curates an Amazon Storefront featuring her favorite finds. She holds a degree in Floral Design, is a licensed cosmetologist, and handles her own graphic design and photography.
She lives in coastal Los Angeles with her husband Chris, a cybersecurity guru, tech nerd, and guitarist, and their dog Kali Girl. When she’s not working on her next creative project, you’ll likely find her eagerly waiting for Amazon, Mercari, or Poshmark packages to arrive, or deep into a paranormal or true crime binge.
And that’s all about me! If you would like to chat, ask me a question, or work with me, shoot me an email; I’m happy to help!