Comfort is always my goal when designing a space. I haven’t had the chance to fully try color drenching in my own home yet, but it’s been sitting at the top of my “can’t wait to try this” list… and…
Meaningful Mother’s Day gift for Grandma That Actually Feels Different Every year, it’s the same question: What do I get her this time? Flowers are pretty. Candles are nice. A card is thoughtful. But most gifts don’t really change anything….
There’s nothing “wrong” with a dated bathroom…until you start to notice how much it affects the way a space feels. Save this for later: This one had good bones, but it felt tired. The finishes were outdated, the wallpaper peeling,…
You don’t need to buy anything to make your space feel fresh again. Just a few simple tweaks can make a room feel new. Happy Spring! Spring = renewed energy! Who else is so ready for light, clean, and refreshed?!…
This birthday feels a little different than most. Today I’m sitting with my laptop, a bottle of water nearby, reflecting on how much life can change in a year. Some seasons stretch us in ways we never expected. But they…
Simple budget-friendly staging ideas to help a home feel welcoming and ready for buyers, plus tips featured in a recent Redfin article.
What worked, what didn’t, and how I peacefully evicted our uninvited guest. A raccoon mama moved her family out after we made the attic a little less cozy. (No traps, no harm, just DIY persistence.) Signs You Have Raccoons in…
Want to make your own custom stickers without a Cricut or special equipment? This easy DIY image transfer method lets you turn printed designs into simple stickers you can use on glass, wood, jars, or decor. Here’s a quick tutorial…
Industrial pipe shelving adds storage and character while fitting your space exactly. We designed and built ours for a small pantry area, and while it looks complicated, breaking it down step-by-step made it much easier than expected. I recently shared…
Want to grow fresh herbs but don’t have a lot of space? This DIY free-standing pallet herb garden is an easy and affordable way to create a vertical garden for your patio, porch, or small backyard. Here’s how we built…
Looking for an easy way to add charm to your porch or create a thoughtful, personalized gift? These DIY house number flower pots are one of my favorite simple projects… something I made years ago and still love just as…
In part 1 (Wanting to Quit), I shared the messy middle of this cabinet build, the part where the instructions felt overwhelming, the (too many) pieces all looked the same, and I hit that familiar moment of wondering if I…
The moment everything feels harder than it should I hit the point where I wanted to quit and honestly, I know I’m not the only one who’s ever wondered how to keep going when you want to quit a project….