The most recommended burgundy paint colors interior designers use to create moody, sophisticated bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Source: deVOL Kitchens Recently I’ve been exploring burgundy paint colors while planning a powder room refresh. Burgundy has surged in popularity as an interior trend, but it also holds a permanent place in classic design. This rich, wine-like … Read more

Simplified styling tips and outfit ideas to minimize a postpartum belly pooch and help you feel confident in your postpartum body. Major disclaimer: I am so not a fashion blogger. If you drop by unannounced, you might find me in paint-splattered yoga pants and an old tee. That’s real life. Still, learning a few practical … Read more

Ok, I’m calling it: Livie Bug’s ballerina bedroom makeover is officially finished! When we first moved in back in November 2013, her little room looked like this: Not exactly inspiring. We moved in the few pieces of furniture we owned—a dresser and a crib—hung an Ikea light, and dropped a hand-me-down mattress in the room. … Read more

We’ve begun addressing one of the few things in our home that’s always bothered me: the textured ceilings. They aren’t the heavy, chunky “popcorn” ceilings of decades past, but they’re far from smooth — just enough texture to catch your eye every time you look up. After years of living with anything that irritates you, … Read more

If you’ve ever hunted for the perfect rug, you know how frustrating it can be. Finding the right color, pattern, material, and size all at once feels impossible—especially when the ideal runner is out of stock or priced like a luxury item. During our upstairs hallway refresh, I ran into that exact problem. I wanted … Read more

Free printable Christmas art set: six vintage-style Christmas tree prints that suit a variety of decorating styles. It’s that time of year — the season of holiday printables! Even with Thanksgiving approaching, I wanted to share this free collection of vintage Christmas tree prints to help you add a warm, seasonal touch to your home … Read more

4 types of outdoor decor every porch, patio, and backyard needs to feel cohesive and inviting. I’m a definite indoors person (camping tents and I don’t get along), but when fall arrives I want to live outside. Cooler temperatures, fewer bugs, and softer light make porches, patios, and balconies feel like an extension of the … Read more

Yes, our front porch is still decorated for summer while the back porch is set up for fall. #dontjudgeme If you live with the unpredictable autumn weather of the South—98 degrees one day and 40 degrees the next—you know how it goes. I’ve finally started embracing fall (I know, two weeks after Labor Day is … Read more

For a long time I assumed mixing patterns was an innate talent some people were simply born with. You know the ones: they pair floral wallpaper with striped curtains and a plaid pillow, and the result looks effortless instead of chaotic. Meanwhile, I’d be clutching a single patterned cushion, convinced that adding one more print … Read more

Turn any hanging art into festive Christmas wall decor in five minutes by adding ribbon bows to your frames. This is one of those simple, budget-friendly Christmas decorating ideas that makes you wonder why you didn’t try it sooner. With just a few supplies and a little time, you can give existing framed pieces a … Read more