Welcome to my fall home tour! I’m excited to share how I’ve brought autumn into our suburban Charlotte home with simple, budget-friendly touches. This year I’m joining my friend Rachel from Maison de Pax for the Fall Into Home tour along with a group of talented bloggers, and I’m glad you stopped by. My husband … Read more

A review of Rustoleum Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit, plus how to paint a sink, countertop, tub, and shower for $100. I get asked two questions pretty frequently… How is your painted sink/countertop/tub/shower holding up? How do you make paint-splattered yoga pants and T-shirts look so dang good? I’m only kidding about one of those. … Read more

Maximalist decor is having a moment in bedrooms — discover Swedish cottage style and where to find beautiful vintage Scandinavian wallpaper patterns to achieve the look. Olivia’s Swedish cottage bedroom makeover is in full swing now that we’ve hung the sweetest vintage Scandinavian wallpaper. It already feels cozy enough to move in — she still … Read more

How to Make a Designer-Look Decorative Chain for Much Less Using Air-Dry Clay Decorative objects—those quirky accents people arrange on coffee tables and dressers—can be oddly compelling. They’re often unexpected and a little random, yet somehow they complete a space. One trend I’ve noticed and fallen for is the chunky decorative chain used as a … Read more

Seasonal Simplicity: A Neutral Christmas Living Room Tour and a Gentle Reminder to Choose Grace I could open this post with a polished greeting — “Welcome to our home, where the greenery is perfectly placed, every cushion is fluffed, and not a speck of dust remains.” If you only looked at the photos, you might … Read more

We never intended to start a bedroom makeover right away, but sometimes projects choose you. When we moved in at the beginning of April, our master bedroom needed a little attention. Before we placed a single piece of furniture, we painted the ceilings and trim Benjamin Moore Simply White, the walls Benjamin Moore Moonshine, and … Read more

We recently layered rugs in our living room and immediately asked ourselves: why didn’t we do this sooner? Adding a simple layer made the room feel warmer, cozier, and more finished without changing any furniture or décor. That single move introduced texture, depth, and a curated designer look that transformed the space. jute rug | … Read more

Home organization ideas you can complete in a day or less to declutter, organize, and clean for better function with less time and stress. I’ve caught the organizing bug and I want to share simple projects that actually get finished. The challenge is always finding the time, so these ideas are designed to be realistic: … Read more

Baby and toddler gift ideas for ages 0 to 3 — Montessori toys, popular games, and top-rated essentials. Choosing gifts for babies and toddlers is one of the most delightful parts of the holiday season. These early years are full of firsts, and the best presents are those that combine safety, learning, and lots of … Read more

Four bedroom mood boards showing how to achieve designer style for less using furniture and decor from Walmart Home. I’ve missed Mood Board Mondays — they’re a little addicting, and always so helpful. Creating mood boards is a fun way to “try on” decor and see how pieces play together before committing, and each board … Read more