Why heirloom dining tables are worth the splurge and the best table shape to make a small dining room feel bigger. This post is sponsored by Bassett Furniture. After a summer of work, our dining room finally reflects the classic-modern look we’ve wanted. What began as a simple plan to replace a wobbly Facebook Marketplace … Read more
A step-by-step tutorial showing how to create a mood board to plan a room makeover and save time and money. Learning to create a mood board has been central to our home makeover process. I’ve always found decision-making difficult, and when you’re planning a room, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or second-guess choices. A mood … Read more
It’s rare to find home decor that makes you cry — but framing handwritten recipes and letters did just that for me. I’m the kind of person who gets emotional watching sentimental commercials, but until recently I never expected to be moved by a framed recipe. When my mom brought out a stack of loved, … Read more
Playroom Toy Organization: Printable Labels and a Simple System Getting our playroom under control has been a game changer at our house. Clearing clutter and creating simple systems makes daily life calmer—and cleanups much faster. If you’re trying to teach a child to tidy, the secret is clear zones and obvious places for everything. Earlier … Read more
A Christmas home tour with decorating ideas using thrift store finds, easy DIYs, free printables, and budget-friendly tips. Merry Christmas! Our home has been dressed for the season for nearly a month, and it feels so good to finally share the details with you. My family and I live in the suburbs of Charlotte, North … Read more
Small room design tips for decorating, choosing furniture and paint colors, and using function to make spaces feel larger. We live in a 1960s colonial with rooms that are smaller than those in our newer house, and I wouldn’t trade it. Even with eight-foot ceilings, fewer built-ins, and a layout that isn’t open concept, we’ve … Read more
We’ve been quietly updating our primary bedroom—small, intentional changes to make the space feel calmer and more polished. One of the most impactful swaps was replacing our old, utilitarian ceiling fan with something that feels more elegant and thoughtfully designed. After years of living under a standard, big-bladed fan, we wanted something that would still … Read more
The 12 most popular, top-rated yard games for adults and kids plus favorite backyard décor to make your next outdoor party a success. We’ve been unofficially training for a Yard Games Olympics for years—our backyard makeover is proof that all the effort was worth it. Top Picks for July 4th Backyard Barbecue Prep With July … Read more
Step-by-step, easy-to-follow tutorial showing how to create built-in bookcases using IKEA Billy bookcases. We’re deep into the playroom makeover and can finally see the finish line. The work has been tiring, but every step gets us closer to a functional, kid-friendly space with plenty of storage. Earlier I shared the big vision for this room, … Read more
Lately our family has been playing a silly little game: Hide the Remote from the Baby. No matter how many bright, noisy toys an infant has, the truly irresistible objects always seem to be car keys, a cardboard box, or—of course—the TV remote. Go figure. I decided to turn the problem into a solution by … Read more