How to remove wallpaper: three tested methods to strip wallpaper quickly and with minimal fuss. I spent a day running a wallpaper removal experiment to figure out which method makes stripping pasted wallpaper easiest and fastest. If you’re going to tackle this kind of job, it helps to know which supplies and solutions actually work … Read more
DIY Terra Cotta Table Lamp: Thrifted $5 Makeover into a Designer Dupe I stopped into a thrift store recently and found a table lamp for $5 that had the perfect shape and texture to be transformed into a trendy, earthy piece. With just a few paints and wax I already owned, I turned a dated … Read more
Modern Parisian breakfast nook design plans, mood board, and door removal progress to make a corner banquette. I get oddly indecisive when it comes to designing my own rooms. I can put together a mood board for someone else in a day, but turning design ideas into decisions in my own home takes me weeks. … Read more
How to turn an IKEA Hemnes cabinet into a freestanding pantry cupboard and give it a custom, high-end look with antique mirror window film. We finally solved our pantry problem by creating a freestanding IKEA pantry cupboard using IKEA Hemnes glass-front cabinets and antique mirror window film. This DIY pantry looks custom and ties into … Read more
DIY Storybook Art Tutorial for a Colorful Playroom Accent After sharing the big playroom reveal last week, several readers asked for a step-by-step tutorial for the DIY storybook art we used on the wall. It’s one of my favorite, most budget-friendly projects—each sign cost me about $28 to make—and it adds a meaningful pop of … Read more
Leaf Place Card Printable and a Cozy Early Fall Tablescape Be honest—have you already tasted something pumpkin spice this week, or felt a little thrill at the idea of pulling on boots and crunching through fallen leaves? If you’re still holding on to summer, consider this your friendly nudge: autumn is quietly slipping in, and … Read more
How to create large-scale wall art with a modern framed look that mimics a $1,000 gallery piece for under $50. We are nearly finished with our master bedroom makeover and this oversized artwork was the perfect final touch. Waiting on a couple of small items has stretched the reveal out, but the art itself is … Read more
I know it sounds cliché, but where did 2021 go? Looking back it’s surprising how many room makeovers, DIY builds, and small refreshes a year can hold. When the last days of December arrive I always tally everything we finished, and this year the total landed at 21 completed projects — a mix of full … Read more
Yesterday was a cold, rainy day in the Charlotte area, and all I wanted to do was burrow under the covers like a groundhog. (Yes, I blame Punxsutawney Phil for this weather—Bill Murray would understand.) But before being body-slammed by our five-year-old at 6 a.m. (#momlife), I realized I hadn’t shared some of my favorite … Read more
Four simple words I love to hear every spring: The pool is open! Our annual spring-cleaning weekend is always a bit of a slog, but it ends with a giant pool party—so the chores are worth it. After several seasons of deep-cleaning our outdoor decor and salvaging tired patio furniture, this year we decided to … Read more