How to build DIY built-in bookshelves with glass-front Oxberg doors using the budget-friendly IKEA BILLY bookcase hack. We love the IKEA BILLY bookcase hack and have used it repeatedly in our home projects. After building several built-ins, this approach is one of the fastest, most budget-friendly ways to achieve a custom, high-end look without building … Read more

5 simple items to use in the bedroom to make it feel cozy for fall + smart choices to stretch decor into other seasons. I couldn’t help myself—I went a little fall-crazy updating the master bedroom. But the trick was choosing pieces that feel seasonal and cozy while still versatile enough to carry through winter … Read more

A step-by-step tutorial to make a DIY dried orange garland that’s an inexpensive, charming addition to Christmas trees, wreaths, and greenery garlands. Tying dried orange garlands throughout the house has quickly become my new favorite holiday pastime. It’s simple, affordable, and wonderfully nostalgic — and it’s a perfect activity to share with kids around the … Read more

Gift ideas for teens and pre-teens who love crafting, sports, gaming, fashion, makeup, room decor, creating content, or making music. As my oldest moves into the early teen years, I’m learning that this stage is full of emotion, growth, and shifting interests. Shopping for pre-teens and teens can feel tricky, but with a few thoughtful … Read more

A quick, simple step-by-step tutorial for turning kitchen towels into charming DIY cafe curtains in under 10 minutes. If sewing isn’t your thing, this method is perfect — no stitching required. Hello and welcome to the club of people who avoid the sewing machine. (I tried learning as a kid; it never stuck.) Still, I … Read more

Go big or go home — that’s the idea behind this guest bedroom refresh. We decided to go big with the artwork, and the result transformed the whole room. If you have a large blank wall and you’re unsure what to do with it, try hanging a single oversized statement piece. It instantly anchors the … Read more

A curated list of more than 100 of the best outdoor movies for every age and season to help you host a crowd-pleasing backyard movie night. Building an outdoor theater in the yard is one of our favorite ways to gather friends and family year-round. Even in winter, an outdoor screening with hot cocoa, cozy … Read more

FINALLY! Today is a meaningful milestone: after years of requests to share my editing process for Christmas interior photos, I’ve launched a carefully crafted collection of Lightroom presets called Christmas Glow. These presets are the exact settings I’ve used and refined on my own candlelit Christmas photography. Over time I adjusted tone curves, white balance, … Read more

6 easy hallway decor ideas you can do yourself to add interest to a boring window-less hall and create the illusion of more space. When we first toured our house, the upstairs hallway was not a selling point. It was simply a passage from room to room — bland, window-less, and easy to ignore. But … Read more