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
A few weeks ago I asked what you wanted to see more of on this little blog, and I was surprised how many of you asked for more personal posts. I tend to get stuck in a loop of “design, DIY, craft, repeat,” so it felt good to step back and share something from our … Read more
Pregnancy Announcement and Our Next Big DIY: A Nursery Makeover With the playroom makeover wrapping up in the next week or two, we wanted to share the big news and reveal our plans for the next major DIY project. It’s a huge one for our family—and we couldn’t wait to tell you. Photo credit: Alisha … Read more
This is the tale of a living room that refused to stay empty after the holidays. When the Christmas lights come down and the wreaths are packed away, many rooms feel a little hollow — and winter can feel long and gray. This year I decided to keep my living room warm, welcoming, and full … Read more
All-White Nursery Makeover Reveal — Classic Vintage Furniture, Anthropologie-Inspired Textures, and Floral Accents The nursery makeover is complete, and I couldn’t be happier with how calm and charming the space feels. This all-white room blends classic, vintage-style furniture with soft textures, subtle patterns, and floral accents for a peaceful, feminine nursery designed to soothe both … Read more
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