The best solution for reducing airborne particles and allergens in your home + how to make a pretty air vent cover Living in an older house comes with two clear lessons: things will break at the most inconvenient times, and dust—along with those musty, old-house smells—seems to have its own social life. One of the … Read more
*This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All content is my own and reflects my personal style and opinion. #ProjectAmazing #CollectiveBias A few weeks ago my husband finally gave in to Pinterest—what he jokingly calls “Manterest.” He started scrolling to see what everyone was raving about and quickly became as … Read more
The perfect beginner DIY project: how to install vertical wood shiplap wainscoting in a bathroom to add character on a small budget. Have you been following the powder room makeover on our Instagram Stories? This vertical shiplap wainscoting and a fresh coat of paint transformed a tiny bathroom for a dear friend—proof that simple wall … Read more
A budget-friendly back porch refresh with ideas to turn your porch into a relaxing backyard oasis. We gave our back porch a fresh update this week, replacing worn, weathered furniture with an affordable new setup that feels cozy and inviting. After years of dragging the same outdoor pieces from our previous home, we finally decided … Read more
An antique beer garden table gets a modern makeover, plus a table decorating idea for an alfresco Thanksgiving. If this post needed a soundtrack, it would be “Back in the Saddle Again.” After a few busy months of adjusting to life with a baby, getting back to a hands-on project felt restorative and energizing. On … Read more
How to install DIY faux wall planking using only a board and a permanent paint pen for a temporary, budget-friendly wall treatment. We actually convinced ourselves that we did wall planking across an entire room for roughly $20. If you want to call it true planking, that’s up to you—but visually, these walls read as … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, but the small upstairs hallway is finally getting the attention it deserves. Our hallway makeover has been a slow, steady project—one of those spaces you tackle bit by bit. It’s not a room where you linger, yet it shapes the feel of the rooms it connects, so it matters. … Read more
A round-up of the best French, Baroque, and antique gold mirrors for all budgets for timeless classic decor. After I published my piece on How to Transition Away from Farmhouse Style, it took off on Google. Clearly many people are moving away from rustic galvanized accents toward more timeless, elegant choices. That shift inspired this … Read more
Best Kid-Friendly Coffee Tables: Rounded Corners, Durable Materials, and No-Tip Designs A curated guide to the best kid-friendly coffee tables featuring rounded corners, durable non-breakable materials, easy clean-up from spills, stable no-tip designs, and practical storage options. We recently swapped our sharp-edged coffee table for something much safer after a few forehead bumps from an … Read more
Little Girl’s Butterfly Bedroom Makeover Can you die from cuteness overload? Every time I step into Olivia’s room I want to hang out for hours—dancing, playing dress-up, and reading together. Her bedroom makeover is officially complete, and it has already changed our nightly routine: story time is longer, cozier, and more joyful than it was … Read more