10 smart fall living room decor ideas that save time, money, and storage space, plus common fall decorating mistakes to avoid. When the kids head back to school, it always feels like the perfect time for a fresh start at home. Suddenly, I want to clean the sofas, simplify the living room, and add a … Read more
How to inexpensively repurpose a builder grade mini pendant light with industrial style. Happy Monday, friends! Today I’m working through several home projects that have been waiting patiently for their turn. I finally found the motivation to tackle a few unfinished updates, and this DIY industrial pendant light makeover was one of the easiest and … Read more
An outdated dining room was transformed into a bright, timeless home office with practical storage, classic details, and a functional layout for everyday work. It is finally time to reveal the new home office, and this transformation feels like gaining an entirely new room. Just a couple of months ago, this space was cluttered, underused, … Read more
Budget-Friendly High School Classroom Decor That Feels Like Home During the first week of a new semester, one of my students gave me one of the best compliments I have ever received. She looked around my classroom and said, “Mrs. Shaver, you’ve got style!” If you have ever taught teenagers, you know they are not … Read more
This post is sponsored by ProCore Floors. Learn how to install herringbone LVP flooring as a floating floor over existing tile, without demolition, for a durable and high-end look at a more budget-friendly price. Goodbye old beige tile, and hello beautiful herringbone vinyl flooring. This DIY flooring project completely changed the look and feel of … Read more
How to Install Moroccan Peel and Stick Vinyl Tiles: an easy DIY flooring tutorial that is cleaner than paint, faster than real tile, and budget-friendly for a laundry room makeover. When we started planning our laundry room makeover, one of the biggest problem areas was the old vinyl floor. It was worn, dated, and definitely … Read more
Realistic Marble Effect Herringbone Tile and Faux Marble Shower Renovation for a Modern, Timeless Bathroom Thank you Alexander James for sponsoring this post. Our primary bathroom is finally beginning to look and feel like a real bathroom again, and the biggest reason is the new faux marble herringbone tile floor. It has completely changed the … Read more
This week, we finally rolled up our sleeves and started making real progress on our living room makeover. The paint swatches are officially on the walls, the furniture arrangement has been planned, and the larger pieces, including the sofa, rug, and chairs, have all been chosen. But if I’m being completely honest, the part that … Read more
The 25 best places to buy affordable rugs online without giving up style, quality, or personality. Every now and then, I ask readers on Instagram to send in any home-related questions they have. Last week, one question came up again and again: “Where can I buy cheap rugs that still look beautiful?” It is an … Read more
The best course for learning interior photography and building skills for blogging, interior design, real estate photography, styling, and creative online work. I could almost call this post “Confessions of a Bad Photographer,” because four years ago, that is exactly what I was. I was not just inexperienced; I was painfully unsure of what I … Read more