All the pros and cons of the Samsung Frame TV, how to add your own art, and free downloadable still life art formatted for display on a TV. It’s been over a month since we installed our Samsung Frame TV, and after living with it for a while we have a clearer sense of what … Read more

DIY Ballet Barre and How to Hang a Heavy Mirror for a Kids’ Bedroom Makeover Are you tired of the expected frilly pink bedroom posts? Good — because despite the girly touches, I’m genuinely loving the process of transforming Livie Bug’s room. It’s been fun to indulge a little nostalgia while creating a practical, pretty … Read more

The makeover of Regan’s room led me on a hunt for the perfect nightstands and, after some effort with paint and sawdust, ended in a very happy result. These minty green gloss bedside tables were worth every minute of work. Below I’ll walk through exactly how I transformed distressed, crackled nightstands into smooth, high-gloss pieces … Read more

7 fall outfit ideas and tummy-pooch camouflaging tricks for postpartum and post‑menopausal bodies, plus fashion staples you can mix, match, and layer. The last time I shared how I dress my postpartum belly pooch, so many of you asked for more posts like it. Turns out plenty of us are navigating the same body changes … Read more

A DIY tutorial on building a realistic oversized faux fireplace using a thrifted mantel When we moved into our cookie-cutter, builder-grade house seven months ago, we immediately wanted a fireplace. We arrived a week before Christmas with nowhere to hang stockings, so a mantel quickly became a priority. A professionally installed fireplace would have cost … Read more

By far, the question I’m asked most often is whether we like our IKEA Farlov sofa. I get it — a couch that looks like a designer piece, has a removable slipcover that survives kids and pets, and costs around $700 sounds almost too good to be true. This is an honest, first-hand review after … Read more

Faux Bone Inlay Nesting Tables Makeover: A Thrift Store DIY Last November I hit the jackpot at a local thrift shop — the kind of haul that comes from holiday purges when people are clearing space for guests and decorations. If you like thrifting, remember this tip: the best finds often appear right before or … Read more

A tiny powder room transformed into a bright, fresh California Casual space with budget-friendly finds and simple DIY shiplap. I’m so excited to share this little powder room makeover we completed for a friend. It started as a dated, gold-toned space and now feels airy, calm, and distinctly California Casual—done on a modest budget and … Read more

How to score deep discounts with warehouse deals and liquidation sales with online “scratch and dent” shopping. There’s something about having guests scheduled that suddenly makes every home project more urgent. Tasks you’ve been putting off—painting touch-ups, swapping light bulbs, fluffing pillows—move to the top of the list. The bonus: you actually get to enjoy … Read more

How to clean outdoor cushions and patio furniture quickly in 5 simple steps using just one common pantry ingredient. When spring arrives, the weather tempts you outside—but those grimy cushions and stained patio pieces can keep you from enjoying the season. Thankfully, you don’t need expensive cleaners or complicated routines to bring outdoor fabrics back … Read more