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We updated our bathroom with no demolition, and the final result is a total refresh - it feels like a new space! Using paint, new light fixtures and updated decor, our bathroom is now light, welcoming and cozy.
For all the Harry Potter fans out there (myself included) enjoy my Chamber of Secrets-themed Halloween decoration, complete with Ron and Harry flying the Weasley’s Ford Anglia car into the Whomping Willow and Aragog’s spider lair - all ready for trick-or-treaters!
A roundup of some of my favorite places to buy home decor, with a range of budget friendly to high end places to find beautiful pieces to fill your home.
Get inspired with these five spooky season DIY projects that are sure to scare all the trick-or-treaters and get you into the Halloween spirit.
A roundup of affordable fall decor for indoor and outdoor decoration to make your house look it's best for the autumn season.
Learn how to reupholster a simple chair to upcycle furniture into an aesthetic that fits your style.
How to plan a no-demolition bathroom remodel on a budget. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, sometimes the best option for a room refresh is a no-demolition renovation.
Make your bed to look like it’s straight out of a Pottery Barn showroom! Use my tried and true formula to get a designer looking bed at any budget or price-point.
Create a mini fairy garden using a dollar-store craft project and natural materials around your yard. Paint a wooden mini birdhouse into a toadstool fairy garden to make a little magic in your life - a perfect afternoon craft for kids!
Follow these rules to hang curtains like a professional and your home will feel custom, elevated and put together. I’ve also included a roundup of some of my favorite patterned curtains!
Wallpaper is the quickest way to add interest to a room. I’ll walk you through when you should choose between peel-and-stick or traditional wallpaper, and round up a few of my favorites!
Ever wonder how to design a bedroom you love? Follow along with our no-demo bedroom renovation. Our primary bedroom makeover consisted of new paint, furniture, and bedding - the room looks and feels completely different!
Color trim and white walls is a visually interesting way to make a neutral room have visual interest. And it’s a millwork combination that’s been around for years! Read to see the paint colors I chose for our primary bedroom makeover, and my thoughts on this painting trend.
Using only leftover materials I already had lying around my house, I transformed my front hall closet to a delightful surprise design moment.
Follow along to make your own Linen Pinboard, perfect for an office or mudroom area.
A step by step guide to making a custom pennant flag, using duck canvas, felt and ribbon.
Learn to install peel-and-stick wallpaper to transform your baby’s nursery into a travel-themed room.
Warning: this house is HAUNTED!!! At least, that’s what Sir Charles the Ghost wants you to think. I’ll walk you through how to make a DIY Haunted House sign with materials you probably already have laying around the garage.
As I put more finishing touches on my office, I wanted to make the tv stand out less, and my growing collection of art and photos stand out more. Please enter the chat: creating a gallery wall around a tv. Read my advice on how to make it look curated and intentionally designed.
