20 Peel-and-Stick Scenic Mural Wallpapers for Every Budget — Antique-Looking Landscape Murals Without the Commitment Famous last words: “I will never put a mural on my wall.” I said that about a decade ago, and today I’ve changed my mind. Wallpaper makers have seriously improved scenic murals over the last several years, producing peel-and-stick options … Read more

Welcome to our summer home tour—think business in the front, celebration in the back. The front rooms are arranged and welcoming, while farther back the house is an honest, lively jumble of art projects, toys, and pool towels. That’s real life during summer here. For now, I’ll show you the “business” end of the house—the … Read more

Why ditching traditional fall colors is a smarter decorating move to stretch your budget + the best neutral fall greenery and decor on sale. Fact: I don’t own a single piece of orange decor right now. Also fact: Even though fall is quickly approaching, I’m not bothered by that at all. When I explain why, … Read more

We polled 10,000 followers about every bathroom remodel decision. Their answers surprised us — plus lots of practical bathroom design insight. A few days ago, Robert and I began making some tough calls for our master bathroom renovation. If you’ve been following along, you know this is the bathroom currently torn apart after roughly 100 … Read more

How we created a vintage-inspired, glamorous solution for the bifold French closet doors in our primary bedroom’s his-and-her closets. Bifold doors aren’t always the most attractive option — at least not to me. I prefer something with a little more character. This closet-door makeover for our bedroom’s bifold doors quickly became one of my favorite … Read more

A curated roundup of budget-friendly modern-traditional bar stools from Amazon—perfect for kitchen islands, peninsulas, and casual dining spaces. Shopping for bar stools can feel like an endless search—matching style, comfort, durability, and budget all at once. During a recent kitchen refresh, I started with inexpensive stools as temporary seating until I found options that looked … Read more

A round-up of our favorite DIY projects to completely transform yards and porches for curb appeal and outdoor entertaining. Over the years we’ve learned that outdoor projects are some of the most rewarding improvements you can make to a home. They might feel overwhelming at first, especially when tackled in the heat of summer, but … Read more

How to remove scratches and blemishes to refinish wood furniture without stripping or sanding in one simple step + vintage bedroom desk, chair, and vanity makeover. We’ve been making progress on Olivia’s “teen” bedroom makeover, and the latest thrifted bedroom desk and chair refresh I just completed completely won me over. The wooden chair I … Read more

We’ve spent the last few weeks giving our narrow laundry room a long-overdue makeover, and it’s finally starting to feel like the space we always believed it could be. What used to be a cramped, overlooked corner of the house is now a bright, functional room that makes laundry feel far less like a chore. … Read more

Each holiday season I like to add one simple, heartfelt craft to our Christmas decor, and these pressed flower ornaments might be the easiest and most charming project I’ve shared. They take just a few minutes each to assemble but look like boutique finds—delicate, light-catching, and perfect for gifting or a cozy girls’ night. These … Read more