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

This post is sponsored by Lowe’sHome Improvement. If you’ve ever paused in a hallway and wondered whether you were in a home or a tunnel, you’re not alone. Our upstairs hallway used to be the least inspiring part of the house: narrow, dark, and dotted with awkward ceiling details. For eight years it stayed exactly … Read more

The best fall pillow covers to use across multiple seasons, where to buy them, and how to mix and match fall throw pillow combinations. I’m not one to spend money on decor that only works for a few weeks each year. If I’m investing $20–$40 in a pillow, I want it to feel appropriate through … Read more

Step-by-step tutorial for converting closets into DIY built-in shelves and transforming a living room into a functional office. We’re in the final stretch of the McNay project. This wasn’t a quick makeover—most of our projects take time—but the result is worth it. Our DIY built-in shelves turned out beautifully and completely changed this side of … Read more

The best green kitchen cabinet paint colors for the hottest bold kitchen color trend. If you’ve been following my Instagram Stories, you probably already knew this post was coming. Last week Robert said, “Hey — let’s do a quick kitchen makeover.” He knows my love language: makeover. I’ve been itching to work some real magic … Read more

From the moment we signed on the dotted line and were handed the keys this spring, Robert and I have been excited to share our plan for the brick exterior. If this were a Friends episode, it would be called “The One with the Big Brick Plans.” I remember the first time we climbed those … Read more