A simple thrifted armoire receives a sweet, fairytale makeover as a cozy reading nook inspired by The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This makeover felt like an act of defiance against the weather. We brought this piece home in a downpour, wrapped in plastic and duct tape, and somehow the mess of a storm … Read more

How to easily distress anything – plastic, wood, glass, resin – for an authentic antique finish using just paint and Vaseline Hi everyone! I’m getting back into a creative rhythm after a short beach break, and today I want to share a simple, reliable technique for creating an aged, distressed finish on frames and other … Read more

Create this DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece using a scarf, thrifted candlesticks, and a few inexpensive finds to achieve a polished, high-end look for your table. It feels like the seasons are running together lately. On Halloween night, as we walked the neighborhood, I spotted Christmas trees already lit in windows. No judgment—some of us love holiday … Read more

8 simple and interactive sleepover ideas for a successful slumber party and how to make party prep easier using Walmart+. It’s a big week here—our youngest turned eight. As a mom, it’s hard to accept that Olivia is already halfway to a driver’s license and only a few years away from middle and high school. … Read more

Each spring our family takes a big trip, usually leaving the day after Easter. Over the years I developed a tradition of filling Easter baskets with beach- and travel-themed items tied to our spring break plans. Instead of buying things and packing them separately, I tuck useful travel essentials into the baskets so each gift … Read more

A step-by-step tutorial to build professional-looking built-in bookshelves using IKEA Billy bookcase sections for efficient vertical storage. If there were a medal for assembling IKEA bookcases, we’d be standing on the podium — we went full DIY and turned Billy units into custom built-ins! Built-in bookshelves are a perfect weekend project when you need more … Read more

My Carolina Panthers may have lost the Super Bowl yesterday, but our master bedroom is definitely winning—or at least getting there. UPDATE: See our full master bedroom makeover reveal here. If windows are the eyes of a room, our master bedroom just got a full makeup makeover. What used to be plain and unremarkable now … Read more

Christmas has finally arrived in our foyer — and I couldn’t be more thrilled. After installing our DIY stair wainscoting, painting the trim a muted green, and arranging antique brass frames on the staircase gallery wall this fall, I was eager to bring a traditional Christmas look into this space. Paint: Sherwin Williams Willowleaf & … Read more

The other week, a glorious wave of spring weather hit the Carolinas and I traded my piping hot coffee for a chilled mocha Frappuccino—sipping it in the preschool carpool line while wearing paint-splattered clothes. Glamorous, right? When I finished the drink and set the empty Starbucks glass bottle down, I had a lightbulb moment: peel … Read more

On this long weekend many of us are spending extra time outdoors — grilling in the backyard, lounging by the pool, or gathering around a fire pit with friends and family. If you’re also in a shopping mood, this is a great time to take advantage of seasonal sales on home goods, furniture, and outdoor … Read more