Adding traditional style to a moody navy dining room using scenic antique-style landscape paintings on peel-and-stick mural wallpaper I finally gathered the courage to install the antique landscape peel-and-stick mural wallpaper in the dining room, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. There’s something about large decorating projects that makes me talk … Read more

A global designer–inspired DIY plant stand made from a thrifted piano stool using just spray paint and a doily for a quick and easy makeover. Thrift store flips are a form of therapy for me—right up there with a good book, fresh coffee, or a pedicure. When I find the right piece, the possibilities feel … Read more

Can I just hand out free goodies in every post from now on? Every time I share a little DIY, craft, decor idea, or an oops I made, I do a happy dance because I’m still amazed that people beyond my family read about our projects. Your visits, comments, ideas, and encouragement are what keep … Read more

Ceiling Fan | Rug | Curtains | Knit Blanket | Quilt Set | Closet Doors | Lamps | Oblong Pillow | Green Pillows | Leather Pillow Why a Wood and Upholstered Combination Bed Works Every time I share a photo of our master bedroom on social media, the most common question I receive is, “Where … Read more

The other day, while scrolling through my local moms’ Facebook group, I fell into a long Amazon recommendations thread. It was one of those rabbit holes where every single item looked like something I didn’t know I needed until I saw it. I love honest, real recommendations from friends, so I pulled together our yearly … Read more

How to make a breakfast charcuterie board as a fun, thoughtful Valentine’s Day breakfast for kids or adults. This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just for couples. We’ve turned it into a family tradition by serving a special Valentine’s Day breakfast charcuterie board for … Read more

12 ways to set up the best air mattress for guests in a spare room or office to create a welcoming temporary bedroom. We collected every office-to-guest-room idea we could think of to turn a home office into a comfortable temporary bedroom. One Thanksgiving we had 14 people staying overnight, which forced us to get … Read more

A little girl’s bedroom gets a big-girl update with boho furniture swaps, DIY geology art, and a few glam touches. Time really does fly. It feels like yesterday Olivia was four and we were just settling into this house. In no time she was five—mad for butterflies, ballet, and excited about a baby sister on … Read more

If you’ve been here a while, you know I can’t help but turn a simple get-together into an event. All my daughter Regan wanted for her 7th birthday was a small slumber party, but a last-minute inspiration turned it into a full Parent Trap–inspired evening with a camp theme, crafts, photos, and a cozy movie … Read more

Every measurement you need to arrange pictures on a wall: how high to hang frames, how to build a gallery wall, and how to get scale right. Hanging a single piece of art or arranging a collection of frames might seem simple: put a nail in the wall and hang the picture. In practice, though, … Read more