Tips and tricks for using what you already have and repurposing everyday items from around the house to create a beautiful, realistic DIY dollhouse. I never expected to fall in love with a new hobby, but DIY dollhouses have stolen my heart. Projects like middle-school dioramas clearly prepared me for this one. What started as … Read more

When I go thrift shopping for home decor, I never skip the textile section. Blankets, tablecloths, curtains, scarves, and unusual fabric scraps often hide real decorating potential—if you know what to look for. A quick inspection for stains, odors, or pests can save you a lot of hassle (I avoid bringing home pillows for fear … Read more

We’ve been moving things around a lot lately, shifting utilities and storage between spaces, and it’s turned our storage into a bit of a jumble. For the past couple of years we’d planned to add a backyard workshop, but recent city regulations made that option impossible. Instead, we chose Plan B: convert our existing pool … Read more

My Whole30 Body Makeover and Beginner’s Guide – Tips, recipes, and advice to lose weight, get more energy, and find success in healthy living. I felt a little vulnerable sharing this, but I decided honesty was more helpful than perfection. There’s something powerful about posting an unretouched photo of yourself—no makeup, no concealing clothes—and showing … Read more

A thrifted spare chair gets a Restoration Hardware–style makeover using just chalk paint and wax. I have a habit of bringing furniture home the way some people bring stray puppies and kittens in from the cold. This time it was a spare chair that somehow hopped into my car in the thrift store parking lot. … Read more

A brutally honest, unbiased review of Ruggable rugs: the pros and cons to consider, whether they’re worth the money, and my favorite styles. Our Unbiased Ruggable Rug Review We put Ruggable rugs through real-life testing so you don’t have to guess. After two years of daily use—crumbs, spilled milk, dog hair, muddy shoes, and toddler … Read more

A complete tour of kids’ bathroom organization ideas + all of the best organizers to make every bathroom tidy. Unexpectedly, I took a few days off from blogging to rest. Renovation aftermath from the rec room left me wiped out, and I needed a short break to recharge and get the house back in order. … Read more

5 handy tips to help you decorate a buffet without the guessing game. Remember Betty White? Not the person, but the buffet we refinished and affectionately named “Betty White” a few weeks ago. I left the top empty for a while because I wasn’t sure how to style it without covering up the large, collected … Read more

Living Room Makeover: High-Contrast Paint Transformation Since closing on the new house last week, we’ve gone through countless gallons of paint — the last tally was around 13 — and my arms are feeling every one of them. It has been exhausting but completely worth it. The living room has already gone from dated beige … Read more

We’re making steady progress on the nursery makeover, and the timeline suddenly feels very real. I’m hoping this little one stays cozy for a while — it looks like the room might come down to the wire, but we’re getting there. If you haven’t been following along, here’s a quick look at how the room … Read more