DIY Reclaimed Wood Bar with Stikwood A huge thanks to Stikwood for providing makeover supplies for this project. I fell for old barns when I was eight—back when I was the girliest of girly girls. There was one abandoned barn along a backroad near my house that always caught my eye. Every morning on the … Read more

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. This might be the most fun and easiest DIY project I’ve shared: a do-it-yourself ice cream sundae bar. It’s simple to set up, looks festive, and lets guests build their own sundaes so the host can actually enjoy the party too. I’m not a professional baker or … Read more

48 of the Best Inexpensive Fall Home Decor Items to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Earth Tones and Hygge Details for a Cozy Vibe Today I pulled our fall decor out of storage because the weather finally felt like autumn—cool, rainy, and the perfect nudge to transition the house from summer to fall. I don’t … Read more

10 Tips for Mixing Family Heirlooms and Antiques into Your Holiday Decor & How to Create a Swedish Christmas Decorating Style This post is in partnership with World Market. This one hits me right in the feels. I don’t often cry over decorating, but this season brought back a wave of memories that made the … Read more

How to transform a kitchen backsplash into a pressed-tin farmhouse look quickly and affordably—done in about six hours with no power tools. We recently gave our kitchen backsplash a quick facelift, and the result made a big impact. When we first closed on the house this spring, the kitchen was already in decent shape for … Read more

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