Shameless bragging moment: our home was featured in an eight-page spread in the September 2018 issue of The Cottage Journal: Southern Cottage. We are so grateful and a little stunned—especially because the magazine ran photos I took myself. For anyone who read my recent post about photographing interiors, you’ll understand why that feels like a … Read more

If there’s one thing I love, it’s finding clever ways to add storage where you wouldn’t expect it. Our laundry room is narrow and every inch matters, so when I noticed a tiny 6″ gap between a cabinet and the wall, I saw an opportunity. That narrow sliver became one of my favorite functional details: … Read more

How to replace iron balusters and a newel post for a budget-friendly DIY staircase makeover using tool rentals to lower project costs. Add this to the list of projects that make you ask, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?” Replacing balusters gives a staircase a whole new look without replacing the entire banister, and with … Read more

A budget kitchen facelift in a cottagecore style using paint, affordable DIY projects, and small changes that create big impact. If you love watching big-budget home makeovers on TV, you’re not alone. Those dramatic before-and-after reveals with new layouts, fancy finishes, and hefty price tags are inspiring. But a thoughtful, low-cost refresh can deliver a … Read more

Tapestries have become a popular choice in interior decorating. Their texture, color, and timeless feel make them an easy way to create a focal point on a bare wall and bring warmth and personality to any room. You can find tapestries secondhand, buy them new at many price points, or even make your own. After … Read more

A curated collection of over 50 beautiful coffee table books packed with inspiration from art, travel, design, music, history, fashion, and more. I have a soft spot for books—especially the kind that invite you to linger. Coffee table books are one of my favorite decorative and inspirational objects: they look beautiful, spark conversation, and offer … Read more

Alongside the side yard play area makeover we completed recently, I want to share the transformation of another overlooked part of our home: the side porch. This narrow deck walkway had been an eyesore for years — even when we moved in it showed wear — and the painted wood had clearly seen better days. … Read more

3 ways to decorate a small guest bedroom with an off-centered window to maximize function, comfort, and space. I love the excitement that comes with planning a room makeover. The early stages feel a little like Christmas — the anticipation is almost as fun as the reveal. We still have several rooms to finish in … Read more

Free downloadable set of six vintage black & white clothesline photos — perfect printable art for a laundry room. Confession: I’ve been installing gallery walls since college. Back then, my version was a grid of black-and-white Paris photos cut from an old calendar and taped to my dorm cinderblock wall. Twelve sheets of paper felt … Read more

A curated collection of practical home gym ideas for affordable decor, smart storage, and repurposing rooms so you can create an inspiring workout space at home. What began as a casual plan for our shed quickly grew into a full home gym renovation. We compiled the best home gym ideas we used and admired so … Read more