How to Whitewash Terra Cotta Pots
Whitewashing is such a classic, time-worn look and looks great every season. You’ll spot whitewashed finishes in almost every decor…
$95 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
$95 Kitchen Refresh With Paint At the time I posted this, our kitchen “remodel” (aka: paint supplies) cost $95! Now…
How To Repurpose Anything!
A question I’m asked often is “how do I learn to repurpose items for my home?” Reimagining old items as…
How to Paint Stair Railings
Painted stair railings instantly upgrades your home’s aesthetic and adds significant value. I have painted stair railings in two of…
Black Interior Doors: BEST Paints to Use
Black interior doors are an eye-catching upgrade for your home. However, choosing the right paint is so important! We sold…
10 FREE French Botanical Prints for Winter
Free botanical prints are an affordable and beautiful way to update your home. Perfect for sprucing up your holiday or…
DIY Wainscoting Step-By-Step Guide!
Wainscoting is my favorite architectural element in a home. Whether you are building a new home or in the market…
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…
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…
Why Sheet Vinyl Flooring is a GREAT Option for Your Home
A visual design mood board for an outdated basement bathroom used for guests. Waterproof “wood” flooring, rustic and industrial elements…
How to Decorate if You’re Overwhelmed
Ringing in the new year always inspires people to refresh or remodel their homes – so I thought now would…
How to Age Galvanized Metal Quickly
This post contains affiliate links How to Age Galvanized Metal Quickly Without harsh chemicals I am still in love with…
Best DIY Blog Moments of 2018
If I could share one lesson that I learned in 2018, it would be this: pursuing a peaceful life sometimes…
4 month recap: 7 rooms updated!
Things seem to be clipping along nicely with our whole-home remodel. First, I thought I’d share some recent pictures I…
$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…
150+ Kid-Friendly and Gore-Free Halloween Ideas
Good, clean Halloween decor that doesn’t make little kids cry is sometimes hard to find. I don’t necessarily want a…
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…
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…
Powder Room in Foyer
This week I updated three bathrooms. Yes, you read that right…3 bathrooms all in one week! So today I’ll share…
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…