Weathered Gray Cherry Table Makeover
A red cherry table turned driftwood gray using a reactive stain finish! Reactive stains cause a chemical reaction in wood,…
$15 Thrifted Mirror Makeover
Thrifted home decor has become a part of the “norm” in our house. If I tell my friends that some…
DIY Painted Mugs That Are Dishwasher-Friendly
Using dollar store mugs and my new ceramic paints, I’ve been testing out a few techniques to create PERMANENT mug…
How to Create A Summery Atmosphere in Your Home
When summer is your favorite season and you don’t live in a tropical climate, it can feel like a fleeting…
How to Make Oversized Art Using a Shower Curtain
Large-scale wall art can be SO expensive! Years ago we figured out a trick — shower curtains can also double…
Why Build a She-Shed? Why NOT!
Thanks to the novel coronavirus, most of us are spending more time at home than ever. And while some might…
Sweet Buddy
Cleaning up after an elderly dog isn’t easy when you don’t have the right equipment. In addition to trying to…
Prepping Your Dog For Your Big Move
For many Americans, owning a home is a rite of passage. Although American households owed $9.12 trillion in mortgage debt…
My Favorite Anti-Aging & Skincare Products
As you know, I love posting about budget decorating ideas. But after 8 years of the same, I’ve been yearning…
How to Keep Your Home Healthy and Fresh During COVID-19
In the midst of a global pandemic, it’s only natural that you’re doing everything you can to keep your loved…
20+ Thrift Store Home Decor MUST HAVES
In today’s post I’m sharing my top 20 thrift store home decorating “must-haves” that I rarely pass up! I’ve also…
Milk Paint Tips for Beginners {Video}
If you ever want to create an old-world chippy paint effect, Miss Mustard Seeds Milk Paint is my favorite to…
Favorite Paints: Our Guide For Your Whole Home
Today I’m sharing my paint color palette for our homes, including photos and links to projects in BOTH houses. Paint…
DIY Designer Inspired Nightstands (for $350 LESS!)
A designer inspired knock-off is one of my favorite decorating projects on a budget, why pay full price if you…
Feature Wall in Our Bedroom
A simple master bedroom feature wall changed this embarrassing “before” into a room we are starting to love. Downsizing our…
Spring Porch Tour in Full Bloom
Spring has officially sprung in Cincinnati! I snapped a few photos while everything is in full bloom. This is where…
Create a Comfy Reading Nook for Your Teen
Teens love having a space to call their own. My busy-minded and very sociable daughter is already bouncing off the…
Before & After: Guest Bath REVEAL!
It’s reveal day for our rustic elegant guest bath makeover! It’s so nice to finally upgrade this space for our…
Bedroom Update: Sleeping at Zero Gravity (a Casper review)
About a week ago with no real plan, we began our master bedroom makeover. Next thing you know, we made…
Giving Your House “Good Vibes” – with Feng Shui
“The Little Book of Feng Shui” is such a fun read and explains how you, too, can give your home…
Industrial Style Cricut Craft Space
An industrial chic craft area and multipurpose family game room located in the corner of a basement. A perfect spot…