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…
interior design
DIY No Sew Stamped Pillow
Aside from mud cloth and shibori, one of my favorite new trends in the textile realm right now is hand-blocked printed fabric. In fact, some of my favorite designers are incorporating…
Affordable Boho Rugs for $100
For the past few months, I have been on a vintage rug hunt of sorts. You see, I have fallen hard for kilim and vintage inspired rugs…the types often included…
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…
15 Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas
Guys, I cannot believe it is already November! Where does the time go? That means it is time to starting planning for the holidays, and my favorite one, Thanksgiving, is…
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…
Fall Home Tour 2016
Welcome to my first fall home tour, ya’ll! While it is still well into the nineties outside and my A/C went out yesterday, I am going to try my best…
Creating a Kid- Friendly Dining room
Hello friends! After a self-imposed maternity leave, it feels so good to be back. While I have been busy balancing life with a two year old plus a two month…
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…
An Honest Review of My White Ikea Ektorp Furniture
With a house full of kids and animals, if anyone is qualified to write an honest review of Ikea’s Ektorp furniture (in white might I add), I can proudly say…
Beginner’s Guide to Home Staging
A few weeks ago, I got to stage my home for a very exciting opportunity. I was asked by a regional publication to be included in their spring edition’s home…
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…
How To: Cheap and Simple Ways to Love Your Home Again
Feeling uninspired with the home you once loved? Well, you are not the only one. Being the serial re-designer that I am, I often go through phases where I feel…
Glamming Up My Design
After I took down my Christmas decorations on New Year’s day, I felt like my home design needed a boost. Don’t you just hate how dull and bare your home…
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…
How I Painted my Metal Chairs Blue – DIY
Once upon a time, in a household with no children, I had white upholstered chairs at my dining room table. Pristine and matching, these chairs were fine until my first…
My Rustic Glam Christmas Tree – From Cheap and Fake to Fabulous
Hey ya’ll! I am back to share with you another holiday-inspired post. See how I turned this cheap and fake tree into a rustic glam Christmas tree. I am honored…
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…
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…
Curio Cabinet Makeover DIY and Holiday Sneak Peek
*For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links to some products mentioned. All opinions are my own. * So I have been super busy this weekend making over this curio…
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…
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…
How I Sold My House in 3 Days: Above List Price
New Year’s day 2015, my husband and I decided to place a contingency offer on a run-down ranch home. Reality quickly set in….in order to get our fixer upper, we…
Paint it Black-How to Paint Your Door Black
When I came across an image of a black door on Pinterest, a lightbulb went off in my head. You see, I had been contemplating if I should replace a dingy, white…
