Home Décor Shopping Guide: 28 Hilarious, Entertaining, and Cheeky Welcome Mats to Add Personality to Your Porch or Entryway I blame being a high school teacher for my quick wit and occasional dark humor — teenagers will sharpen your sarcasm faster than anything else. That sense of humor is exactly why I started eyeing our … Read more

Breaking down the bullion fringe interior design trend, how to DIY the look, and where to find fringe ottomans, chairs, and sofas. Have you felt the urge to add bullion fringe to an ottoman or chair in your home recently? You’re not alone. Fringe-adorned ottomans, chairs, and sofas have been appearing all over designers’ Instagram … Read more

Black stair railing designs, DIY painted black stair projects, and runner rug ideas to create a bold, elegant entryway. There’s a small detail in our foyer that I’ve been itching to change for a long time but never felt brave enough to tackle. For a while I just gave it the occasional side-eye and plotted … Read more

How to Create Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware Knock-Off No-Sew Dining Chairs from 1970s Castoff Chairs I never thought this day would come. If there is a post where I wanted to do cartwheels across the yard to show a dramatic makeover, this is it. I tend to bite off more than I can chew: … Read more

Unique Advent calendars, DIY 24-day countdown ideas, and a free Advent Bible verse printable with one Christmas story scripture for each day. If you tend to do things at the last minute, this post is for you. December always seems to race by, and it’s easy to forget simple traditions unless you plan ahead. This … Read more

A room for three pre-teen and teenage girls gets a dramatic beach-inspired makeover: triple bunks, camp-style art, thoughtful storage, and cozy layered lighting. This post is sponsored by Romabio. After we completed a boho cottage shared bedroom makeover for two of the five sisters who live down the street, the other three sisters asked for … Read more

A detailed budget breakdown of our exterior remodel and backyard renovation costs, why we hired certain contractors, and which outdoor projects you can tackle yourself to save money. Our backyard renovation still has one or two small items left before we call it completely finished, but after everything we’ve done to the exterior over the … Read more

How to add a stoneware look to thrifted glass vases and bottles using just paint. Stoneware-style vases have become a major trend in home decor. You can find them in high-end stores and in mass-market retailers alike, but you don’t need to spend a lot to get that matte, earthy look. If you already have … Read more

Complete plan for a master bathroom refresh with a visual mood board — working around existing 1980s beige fixtures and worn ceramic tile floors This bathroom has always been my least favorite room in the house — the one that gets picked last and lives in the background. But because it’s the first space we … Read more

8 tips for decorating shelves to make them look perfectly styled and balanced every single time to make a statement in any room. I have to admit—I didn’t realize how fun this Simplified Decorating series would be until readers started asking for more. Sometimes it helps to return to the basics so you’re not standing … Read more