Slowly but surely, we’ve been making progress on the breakfast nook refresh we’ve had planned since February. This little corner has been a bit of a design challenge for me since we moved in. While I appreciate the farmhouse look, it has felt out of place in our traditional colonial home, so I’ve been trying … Read more

How to Create a Faux Reclaimed Wood Look on a Solid Painted Wood Table Top Using Just a Circular Saw and Paint I love the look of reclaimed wood, but I don’t always want to deal with the cost, weight, or the loss of storage that real planks can bring. This step-by-step guide shows how … Read more

We’ve covered tips before on how to make smaller bathrooms look bigger. In our 1960s house none of the bathrooms have generous footprints, so creating the illusion of height and space has become a regular design challenge. One of the simplest, most effective tricks we’ve tried is hanging an extra-long shower curtain high above the … Read more

I love this lamp. That’s the short version — Anchorman reference, anyone? Beyond that, I’m smitten with everything happening in Olivia’s room right now. The makeover is coming together and it’s absolutely adorable. But before I share more of the room updates, it’s officially Trash to Treasure Tuesday. This time, I rescued a pair of … Read more

Three mattresses at three price points: how they compare and how to get a luxury-feel mattress without overspending When a baby arrives, decorating often takes a back seat to something much more valuable: sleep. After a lot of research, reviews, and price comparisons while planning a guest bedroom refresh, we landed on a surprisingly affordable … Read more

A boring guest bedroom gets a luxe, vintage chic makeover using thrifty projects, budget finds, and simple decorating tricks to maximize style and space The idea for this guest bedroom refresh began in February after a big family reunion when about ten cousins ended up sleeping in the living room. The next morning I walked … Read more

Use any picture frame in your home to display this free downloadable winter painting art printable and enjoy it from Christmas through spring. It’s been a while since I shared a free art printable here—over the years there have been many—and this winter painting felt like the perfect one to offer next. Our breakfast nook … Read more

A simple three-step tutorial for painting laminate IKEA furniture that prevents peeling and scuffs and helps your painted finish last, giving you a custom, long-lasting look. This is one of those lessons learned the hard way that I had to turn into a friendly heads-up: prep the surface before you paint. After a few mistakes … Read more

Use these straightforward tutorials to add wall molding and trim that give your home a custom, upscale look for a fraction of professional costs. If you live in a builder-grade house, adding architectural trim is one of the quickest ways to create the charm and visual interest of an older, more detailed home. For DIY … Read more

A lighting guide roundup: 32 modern-traditional shaded chandeliers — designer pieces and budget-friendly dupes As I planned the next phase of our dining room refresh, I kept coming across the same style that felt absolutely perfect: modern-traditional shaded chandeliers. I ended up finding an ideal example on Facebook Marketplace — a McGee & Co. chandelier … Read more