After more than a decade of DIY makeovers, Robert and I have lost track of how many paint projects we’ve completed. What hasn’t changed is how transformative paint can be: it delivers major visual impact for relatively little money when you know the right techniques and rules. Below I’ve gathered 18 of our best paint … Read more

Want to be more productive, sleep better, and have a bedroom that looks magazine-ready? Here’s an easy, step-by-step guide to making a bed like a hotel in eight simple steps. Making the bed every morning sets a productive tone for the day and can even improve sleep quality. Even small daily habits—like straightening sheets—make a … Read more

Silver White Winter Printable — A Cozy, Seasonal Framed Quote I’ve been humming the tune all morning: “Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes.” There’s something about that line from The Sound of Music that feels timeless, comforting, and perfectly suited to wintry decor. Julie Andrews … Read more

A back porch makeover with money-saving DIY projects and budget-friendly decorating ideas for a breezy summer retreat Some home projects get finished in a weekend; others are tackled slowly, one small improvement at a time. Our back porch has been one of those slow-but-steady transformations. What started as a space that sold us on the … Read more

How to protect your porch from bugs using a quick, affordable DIY outdoor curtain solution. If you’ve been following along on Instagram Stories, you might have seen this idea coming. I love when a simple lightbulb moment turns into something that works even better than expected. Over the past year we’ve been slowly refreshing our … Read more

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Ten years ago, if you’d told me I’d paint a neutral room pink, I would have laughed. But here I am—completely smitten with this warmer, cozier, and yes, decidedly more feminine bathroom refresh for our girls. This update made the space feel softer and more inviting, and … Read more

How to repurpose an old coffee table into a designer-inspired ottoman bench with tips for getting a faux weathered wood finish and diamond tufted upholstery This project began as a thrift-store rescue that sat in the garage for far too long until I finally turned it into a functional, stylish ottoman bench. If you enjoy … Read more

How we transformed our playroom with smart toy storage and flexible seating, plus 30 of the most stylish Amazon storage furniture finds for every room in the house. Since the quick update last fall, our playroom has quietly become a storage powerhouse. I haven’t shown this corner of the house in full, but the furniture … Read more

Boom — we’ve officially reached the halfway point of the One Room Challenge. Time is flying, and I’m excited to share the progress on our playroom makeover. UPDATE: See the full playroom makeover reveal here! Since installing the built-in bookshelves and painting the entire upstairs, the next big task was to turn a solid wood … Read more

How to Repurpose a Canvas to Make Expensive-Looking Art with a Poster and Spray Adhesive If you enjoy thrifting, upcycling, or giving old items new life, this simple canvas makeover is for you. I had a framed canvas that I once loved, but with time it no longer fit my style. Instead of tossing it, … Read more