5 modern classic bathroom ideas for a functional, timeless bathroom design that never goes out of style. With water mitigation complete and drywall repairs underway, my head has been full of bathroom remodel ideas. Demolition in our primary bathroom will wrap up soon, and then the full remodel begins. It’s been a long recovery from … Read more
With the holidays approaching and family often stopping by, I like to get our guest bathroom — and especially the guest bedroom that pairs with it — ready for visitors. We don’t have a dedicated guest bath, so I use our busy hallway bathroom (typically used by my daughters) and make it feel cozy and … Read more
A thrifty Christmas wall decor idea that repurposes a secondhand sheet music book into an inexpensive sheet music art gallery wall for about $1. Today felt like a perfect day for a thrift-store decorating project—an easy wall decor refresh that’s budget-friendly and festive. If you remember when I framed pressed fall leaves and used them … Read more
Christmas Candlelight Home Tour At this time of year I begin to crave quiet more than usual. After weeks of gatherings, projects, and constant conversation—both online and in person—I find my social battery depleted. The answer for me is simple: stillness and the warm glow of candlelight. When the kids are in bed and the … Read more
How to Quickly and Inexpensively Create a Modern Industrial Faux Brick Wall in a Weekend The faux brick walls we installed in the gym shed are stunning. The transformation is dramatic — the before-and-after shots barely look like the same space. We spent just two days installing these panels and the result feels like a … Read more
It’s finished — our industrial military office is finally complete. After months of planning, DIY projects, and thrift-store finds, the space is exactly what we envisioned: a masculine office full of meaningful military mementos and practical, industrial style. Here’s what this room looked like just three months ago: Robert has always wanted a dedicated man … Read more
A simple, quick trick for how to keep pumpkins from rotting on your porch using one household item you probably already have. A few weeks ago I decided to test a quick preservation trick for pumpkins on our front porch while dealing with the hot, humid weather of the Carolinas. Several readers had mentioned a … Read more
Hello, friends! I was so touched by all of your kind comments on last week’s honest, “real life” house tour. Putting the imperfect parts of our home out there isn’t always easy, but your messages reminded me why I love sharing the process. We tidied up a bit for this post, at least in our … Read more
A tropical boho back porch styled for summer with breezy, functional decor and string lights for evening ambiance. It’s officially summer at our house this week! The girls’ last day of school is Friday, the pool makeover is being wrapped up today, and we’ll be kicking off the season with a big cookout this weekend. … Read more
4 decor elements every room needs to create a warm, cozy, vibrant space for winter and year-round, plus how to add life to a neutral palette. I popped into HomeGoods recently and was surprised to find spring decor already on the shelves — which made me realize it’s okay if your winter decorating lingers a … Read more