How to get a high-end carved-detail look for less on a plain IKEA Hemnes dresser using appliques and paint. Building an IKEA Hemnes dresser is a practical choice when you need a fresh, reliable piece that’s easy to customize. We assembled one for our nursery without drama and used appliques and paint to elevate the … Read more

If you’ve been following along on my Instagram, you might have seen sneak peeks of a major project we’ve kept under wraps. It’s time for the official reveal: we replaced our old roof with designer shingles, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. What began as a stressful surprise after Hurricane Helene ended up … Read more

(AKA the time I turned an antique armoire into a parenting lifesaver) Think of this as a “halfway makeover.” I have bigger plans for this wall and for the armoire itself, but the quick transformation already made daily life smoother. If I had a nickel for every time I tripped over a backpack or a … Read more

What to Know Before Installing Concrete Countertops: Pros and Cons, Longevity, and DIY Tips for an Affordable Update Over the past few weeks I’ve been deep into fall decorating and preparing for a major room redo, so it felt like the right time to share an update many of you have asked about: our concrete … Read more

This post is sponsored by Samplize. All opinions are my own. My husband Robert and I recently spent an anniversary weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, touring The Breakers. Ever since, I’ve been obsessed with the palette of The Gilded Age—especially one particular room in the Russell family’s mansion. It’s a beautiful gray-green room with gilded … Read more

How to Make a Knock-Off Gold Leaf Sculpture Using Faux Leaves, Spray Paint, Scrap Wood, and Marble Contact Paper I’ll be honest: at first I didn’t think this tiny DIY would work. I don’t consider myself an artist—my drawing skills are basically stick figures—so I expected this to look homemade. But after spotting elegant gold … Read more

This post is about a true stone-cold stunner: a Victorian marble-top chest we rescued and restored. If you love thrifting and score-hunting as much as I do, you know the thrill of finding a diamond-in-the-rough. We found this marble-topped chest on Craigslist for $125, and with a little elbow grease it turned into a showpiece … Read more

A quick homework desk change-up with drawers and a memo board to stay organized + back-to-school ideas. It felt like the end of an era — or maybe the start of a fresh chapter — in Olivia’s room. Our oldest is turning eight and heading into second grade, so it was time to make a … Read more

1 simple rule for kitchen counter decor and 10 items to make them pretty but still functional while cutting the clutter. We’re deep into another round of refreshing rooms around here, so today I tackled the kitchen countertops. Small styling and organizing projects like this get me through the colder months until it’s time for … Read more

A girl’s bedroom transforms into a Swedish cottage–inspired teen space with thrifted vintage finds, Scandinavian wallpaper, and lively bedding pattern play. Olivia’s blue Swedish cottage–style bedroom is complete, and it’s so charming I almost want to move in myself. The difference from the day we first moved in is striking. When Olivia was in kindergarten, … Read more