The Easiest Way to Clean Filthy, Neglected Tile Floors
Ideally, my kitchen would not come complete with white, ceramic tile flooring. More over, my dream kitchen would be void of flooring which possesses any porous characteristics (crevices if you…
DIY Projects
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Custom Cornhole Boards DIY
College football season is just around the corner, and today I have the perfect DIY tutorial just in time for all of the tailgating festivities with these customized cornhole boards….
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How to Make an Above Ground Pool Look Inground
Above ground pools often get a bad rep for being an eye sore, but if you are strategic about your pool deck design, not only can you make your above…
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Custom Lighting on a Budget – How To
The more I immerse myself in interior design, the more I become aware of what distinguishes a well-designed home from an average one. In particular, I have noticed that most…
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How to Makeover Your Fireplace on the Cheap
I know it has been a little quiet around here the past week, but today I am back to share how I completely transformed my outdated, 1980’s fireplace for around…
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My Backyard Reveal with Sources
Just when my husband and I were growing somewhat smug, feeling we had somehow played the system by selling our new construction cottage in cookie-cutter suburbia for a fixer upper home on…
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How I Renovated My 1980’s Kitchen on a Crazy Low Budget
One of the driving forces of my blog, since its inception, has been to empower women. I want to inspire all of my awesome readers to live fulfilling, inspired lives in beautiful…
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DIY Custom Mudroom for Under $200 Reveal
This is a sponsored post written in conjunction with Minted. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever scrolled through Pinterest lusting after gorgeous mudrooms with built-in benches and custom millwork?… Or…
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My Painted Countertops: Two Years Later
Do any of you remember that time I painted my cultured marble countertops with epoxy paint? Well, this month marks two years that I have lived with my painted countertops…
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DIY Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand with Wood Legs
One of my goals for the new year is to incorporate more greenery into my home decor- not only because plants have air-purifying properties, but because Pantone has declared green to be the…
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DIY Cone Pendant Lights
I am super stoked to be sharing these DIY cone pendants with you guys today. Not only were they super easy to make, I was able to purchase the materials…
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Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Fixer Upper: Surpising Lessons Learned
For those of you familiar with my blog, you probably know the foundation of this site originates from me selling my new construction home for a fixer upper ( you newbies…
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Beginner’s Guide: Gallery Wall on a Budget
For the longest time, I have wanted to display a gallery wall in the hallway of my home. I love the idea of displaying a little piece of my family’s…
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Indigo Abstract Art DIY
So I know it’s October and I should be gracing you with fall inspiration posts and Halloween crafts, but I have to keep it real…. Ya’ll know I am not…
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How to Paint Over Dingy Grout – DIY Gray Grout
If I ever took the time to devise an inventory of worst home decor ideas ever, I think white floor grout would be close to the top of that list…
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Spray Paint Fixes Everything – DIY Patio Furniture Makeover
Ok guys… I feel like I am failing at life right now. With all of the false labor I have experienced within the past few weeks, I was hoping I…
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Office-Mudroom Progress: “Moffice”
This weekend, my husband and I were able to make some progress on the “moffice”, otherwise known as a multi-functional space that serves as a mudroom and office. My husband…
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How to Make Kitchen Cabinets Taller
Not only do kitchen cabinets play a vital role in the functionality of your home, they actually impose a major impact on your kitchen’s appearance. In case you have been living…
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How I Chose My First Fixer Upper Home: What to Look For
As I approach the one year anniversary of living in my first fixer upper, I wanted to share some tidbits of wisdom I have learned so far. For those of…
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How to Mount a TV Over a Brick Fireplace (and Hide the Wires)
The very first time I envisioned our living room, I knew I wanted our flat screen mounted to the brick fireplace. I wanted one focal point, and placing the television…
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Beadboard Planks Over Popcorn Ceiling DIY
Looking for a way to cover those outdated, popcorn ceilings while also adding character to your room? You can install beadboard planking directly on top of your textured ceilings. This…
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Double Pantry Barn Door DIY – Under $90
I am so happy to finally share with you my barn door DIY for replacing boring bi-fold doors . Built for my pantry, I would have loved a true barn door on…
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How to Paint Cultured Marble Countertops
Let me tell ya’ll about the time I painted the cultured marble countertops in my bathroom. You see, my bathroom countertops were a lovely, 1980’s beige- almond color. I begged my husband…
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Wood Beam Mantel DIY
Looking to add some warm, rustic vibes to your brick fireplace? A wood beam mantel is a great place to start. This DIY mantel makeover took only about 2 hours…
