This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. Last Christmas our whole family caught a virus and we had to skip our usual holiday visits with extended relatives. The kids were heartbroken, and Robert and I felt the same. To lift spirits, we put on matching pajamas, filled to-go cups with hot cocoa, turned on holiday music, … Read more

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love discovering ways to create beautiful experiences without overspending. That mindset applies to travel as well as to decorating. This post contains affiliate links. If you apply for a credit card or make a purchase through one of my links, I may earn a commission … Read more

Where to find animal lamps to add whimsical lighting to kids’ rooms — over 40 designer styles and budget-friendly alternatives. When I recently updated our 4‑year‑old’s cottagecore bedroom — complete with sage green bedside tables and chinoiserie wallpaper trimmed with birds, butterflies, and peacocks — readers asked where I found her peacock lamps. I originally … Read more

A few simple tricks for creating a perfect gallery wall. I promised I’d share our gallery wall and flirted with the idea last week when my prints arrived from Shutterfly. Then my perfectionist side took over — I spent days planning, tweaking, and rearranging. Finally, it’s finished, and I’m excited to show you the finished … Read more

A round-up of 40 chinoiserie-style wallpaper prints and murals from designers and budget-friendly dupes Yesterday we installed a chinoiserie wallpaper mural in Regan’s room, and I absolutely love how it turned out. The most important thing is that she loves it too. I selected a mural by artist Diane Hill that felt like the perfect … Read more

I’ll admit it up front: I make plenty of mistakes in my DIY projects. Sometimes I stand back and think, “What on earth was I thinking?”—and yes, Pinterest gets the blame more than once. If you want proof, I’ve documented other fiascos in past posts—like a stubborn varnish-removal disaster on dining room chairs that I … Read more

5 Tips for Maximizing Function and Storage in a Small Laundry Room Hello! I’m Ashley from Cherished Bliss, and I’m delighted to share a few practical ideas for making the most of a small laundry room. Between raising three kids, homeschooling, and renovating an 1865 home since our move back to Wisconsin, I’ve learned how … Read more

A collection of easy DIY projects and budget-friendly fall decorating tips to help your home feel warm and inviting this season, mostly using items you already own. Even if it still feels like summer outside, small changes inside can create that cozy autumn mood we’ve been waiting for. Over the years my favorite fall looks … Read more

This post is sponsored by Wayfair. I admit it: I’m particular about greenery. Whether it’s Christmas trees, faux flowers, or fall stems, I prefer low-maintenance, mess-free artificial options that look convincingly real. Real evergreen dries out quickly when we start decorating early, so lifelike faux garlands are worth the investment for longevity and safety. Below … Read more

Change is a beautiful kind of pain. That’s the lesson I’ve been learning in the first weeks of the New Year. I’ve been pulling myself off the couch more often, tying on my running shoes, and trying to return to healthier habits. In the middle of my millionth jumping jack, it hit me — DIY … Read more