Easy “Vintage” Gift Tags
Last year I made some really cute paper gift tags that I ended up throwing away. I posted a picture…
Why You Should Add Interior Millwork in Your Home
We are huge fans of creating a classically styled home that transcends time and survives ever-evolving trends. This is one…
$500 Guest Bedroom REVEAL!
It’s REVEAL DAY of our One Room Challenge! I’m so excited to share our basement guest bedroom remodel with you….
Week 3: $155 Left and Choosing Paint Colors
Welcome to week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and they don’t call it a challenge for nothing. Staying on…
Guest Bedroom (BEFORE) at a $500 Budget
The One Room Challenge™ is an exciting and challenging DIY and home decorating event that provides and encouragement to anyone that…
Mudroom Mini-Makeover
I’ve been sharing snapshots and videos our first days in our new house on Instagram, if you’re not following me…
DIY ideas that pay off when you’re ready to sell
In this post I’ll share real numbers of our home renovation’s value before-and-after our budget home improvement projects, answering the…
Upstairs Full Bath
Mark and I have hit a major milestone. Every single room in our home has now been upgraded in one…
5 Surprising Benefits of Keeping Your House Clean
What if somebody told you that you could get a better night’s sleep because you tidied up the living room?…
Two rooms you should NEVER neglect
Owning a home is such a rewarding experience, but it requires constant maintenance and repair. As a homeowner, you may…
DIY Chalk Lettering Tutorial + the story behind our “snazzy” name
I found this gorgeous antique slate chalkboard recently and I picked it up with the intentions of selling it in…
Prom Decorating Ideas + a Tour
My son’s senior prom was last weekend, and he looked so happy and handsome that day so I thought I’d…
DIY Street Light for Parties (under $11.75 each!)
We are in a fun and exciting new phase of parenthood: school dances, graduations and weddings! These moments gave me…
8 Ways To Make Small Spaces Feel Bigger Instantly
While small homes and tiny rooms are trendy and a great choice for many, some of us live very big…
Easy Wicker Basket Makeover
Wicker baskets are aplenty at thrift stores, but it’s rare that I find one that I love. When I came…
Giving Old Planters New Life
A quick and easy way to update your exterior this spring is to update old planters with chalk paint. This…
Rustic Farmhouse Table Makeover with Danish Oil
I’m drawn to “old world” European rustic natural wood finishes. That’s not easy to find here in Ohio. When I…
Chalk Painted Mason Jars
Follow my blog with Bloglovin A simple and easy way to add small pops of subtle color is to display…
My 8 Biggest Decorating Mistakes
I’ve had a few cringe-worthy moments in my DIY and decorating “portfolio”. Today I’m highlighting only eight of them. The…
Simple Home Upgrades That Buyers LOVE
A large part of home remodeling is considering how the improvement will impact the value of your home. You want…
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DIY Paper Christmas Village
I’ve been attempting to add little “pops of white” in my holiday decor this year, and I love the white…