This house would easily outmatch our last one: crown molding in every room, hardwood floors throughout, endless French doors, and all the cozy nooks my home-loving heart could hope for. But the storage? That was the one area where our previous house still had the upper hand. (Also the 9-foot ceilings—still missing those.) If you … Read more

Welcome — grab a seat on the porch and pour yourself some lemonade. I’m glad you came by for a relaxed summer home tour. Full disclosure: my house rarely stays this tidy during summer. With preschool on break and long days of sun, our home usually looks lived-in — full of swimsuits, sandy flip-flops, and … Read more

15 ways to disguise household eyesores — hide wires, conceal storage, and make everyday items both attractive and functional. Here are easy, practical solutions I use around our home to keep “ugly” things out of sight and make daily life feel more organized and intentional. How to Hide Eyesores in Your Home Whenever I post … Read more

Want to know the ultimate DIY secret that transforms a project from “nice” to “amazing”? For us, it’s simple: great music, a few power tools, and a clear plan. The soundtrack of choice during our bedroom renovation has been classic 80s rock—think Journey and Queen—on repeat. It keeps energy high, the mood light, and the … Read more

Studio McGee x Target: Top picks from the new collection for capsule decor that works year‑round and in any style Note: this post contains affiliate links; full disclosure is available on the site. Lately I find myself saying, “I don’t get out much,” and it’s true — I miss wandering the aisles of Target more … Read more

Cozy Fall Decor Finds for a Warm and Welcoming Home I am officially in fall mode over here, even if the weather outside is still saying something completely different. It may be 95 degrees, and it may stay that way until late October, but that is simply how South Carolina does fall. The calendar starts … Read more

Get ready for one of the easiest flower drying tutorials you will ever try. If you have hydrangeas growing in your yard, this is a simple way to turn those late-season blooms into beautiful dried hydrangeas for fall decorating without spending a thing. Drying hydrangeas is an easy, low-effort project, and the results are perfect … Read more

The three biggest paint color mistakes people make, plus the best designer-approved tips for choosing interior paint colors for every room in your home. Few decorating projects are more frustrating than spending hours painting an entire room, stepping back, and realizing the color is completely wrong. Choosing paint colors for your home should never be … Read more

For the first time in years, we have a baby in the house again. This time, though, the baby is a two-month-old puppy. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen a few glimpses of her. I promise I will give her a proper introduction here on the blog soon. In the … Read more

A step-by-step tutorial for installing DIY picture frame molding wainscoting, including a simple spacer shortcut to make the process easier. The nursery makeover has officially begun, and the first major project is already making a dramatic difference. From the beginning, I kept imagining classic white picture frame molding on the walls. You may call it … Read more