We're a few months out from demoing our kitchen for a complete remodel, and I'm knee deep in selecting our cabinets, countertops, and appliances. One appliance I can't get rid of fast enough is the super old electric cooktop and rusted downdraft vent in our kitchen island. In our previous home, I had this 48" gas Monogram range in our kitchen and absolutely loved it: Going from cooking with gas back to cooking with electric has been no fun. For our new kitchen, I'm considering getting an ...
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Dining Table Centerpiece Ideas for Everyday
There are plenty of ideas and inspiration for creating centerpieces for holidays and dinner parties. But what about dining table centerpiece ideas for everyday? Today I'm sharing tips and ideas for centerpieces to place on your kitchen and dining tables to add simple style to your spaces! But before we jump into different centerpiece ideas, let's talk about sizing your centerpiece to your table... (post includes affiliate links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}) Sizing ...
Coffee Table Decor Ideas & Styling Tips!
I'm sharing all of my favorite coffee table decor ideas & tips in today's post! I'm a sucker for stylish coffee table decor. But it's got to be functional too! Today I'm breaking down coffee table styling to six simple coffee table decor ideas that will transform your tired looking coffee table in no time! 🙌🏻 (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}) #1: Start with a Large Tray I always use a large tray on my coffee tables. I love ...
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
We recently wrapped up the remodel of our Jack and Jill bathroom, which involved replacing everything from the tile floor to the vanity, lighting, mirror, and toilet. The bathtub and surrounding wall tile were the only things we did not replace because both were in great shape. However, the caulking between the tile and tub was a different story... it was a cracked mess. Caulking a bathtub isn't the most fun task, but trying to get someone out to your house for a small job like this isn't ...
10 Simple Outdoor Decorating Ideas to Upgrade Your Space!
With the weather getting warmer, it's time to get our outdoor spaces spring-ready! So today I've gathered together ten of my favorite outdoor decorating ideas to help you upgrade your porches, patios, and decks! Let's get to it... (post includes commissionable links and is sponsored by Wayfair; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) 1. Define Your Outdoor Space With an Area Rug One of the best ways to anchor or define a space, whether indoors or out, is with an area ...
12 Simple Bathroom Decor Ideas to Freshen Up Your Space!
The finishing touches are what make a space stand out. Even when we're talking about bathrooms! Adding a few stylish bathroom decor pieces can truly make all the difference in the look and feel of your space. After having remodeled two of the three bathrooms in our current home and all of the bathrooms in our two previous homes, I have a lot of bathroom decor ideas to share! Whether you're planning a complete bathroom remodel or just looking to make a few easy changes, you'll definitely find ...
Our Jack and Jill Bathroom Remodel Reveal!
Ready to check out the remodel of our Jack and Jill bathroom?! There were some hiccups along the way (making it take MUCH longer than it should have!), but I'm super happy with how it turned out and am excited to share it with you! I took a LOT of photos so you could see all the little details, so grab a drink, settle in, and let me take you on a tour! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}) The first change we made to our Jack and Jill ...
Affordable Beds That Don’t Look Cheap!
It's easy to find inexpensive beds BUT affordable beds that are also stylish and don't look cheap are harder to come by! So I scoured all of my favorite online stores for stylish beds that don't break the bank. Today I've gathered together all of my stylish, affordable favorites including affordable metal, wood, and upholstered beds. Let's get to it... (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}). Affordable Metal Beds Unless you want to use ...
Tilly Upholstered Bed Review
Thinking about buying the Tilly Upholstered Bed? After having this bed for years, I'm sharing my honest review including pros and cons, fabric choice options, and how it compares to similar beds! As part of our Connecticut guest bedroom remodel about eight years ago, I wanted to upgrade our basic headboard to a fully upholstered bed. After doing a ton of shopping to find the best combination of style and price, I ended up choosing the Tilly upholstered bed. And WOW, it made such a huge ...
Home Plans & Projects for the New Year!
With each new year, I have a bunch of home plans and projects that I'm hoping to knock out. And while I'm always excited about jumping into new projects, I've never been so pumped about what's to come as I am for 2024. So today I'm sharing my projects and plans for the new year (including spilling the beans on a little secret I've been keeping!), starting with some of the smaller ones and working my way up to the big one! For all of my home projects, Wayfair is one of my first stops for ...
Bedroom Light Fixtures: My Complete Guide!
On the hunt for new bedroom light fixtures? I'm sharing tips for choosing the right lighting along with my favorite lighting picks in today's complete bedroom lighting guide! From bedroom ceiling lights, flush mounts, and fans to bedside lamps and floor lamps, you'll find all the stylish bedroom lighting you need! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) Ideal bedroom lighting involves layering multiple sources of light with a ...
Toilet Tank Decor Ideas
As I wrap up my girls' bathroom remodel, I'm down to all of the final little details from hand towels to toothbrush holders and... what to put on and above the toilet tank. It can be a tricky spot to figure out! So keeping both style and practicality in mind, today I'm sharing toilet tank decor ideas from my current and previous bathroom remodels. Let's get to it... (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) Top Your Tank With a Tray I ...
Five Common Home Problems, One Simple Solution!
Each of our last three homes has been a fixer-upper that we put a LOT of work into. Much of that work has been to make our home more beautiful, comfortable, and organized. But equally important is working to make our home function well for the way that our family lives. Some of the functional changes we’ve made have been major, time-consuming ones, such as completely renovating our fireplace and surround in our current home so we could mount our TV at a comfortable viewing height. Others have ...
My 25 Best Etsy Home Decor Finds!
I've been shopping on Etsy for almost 15 years now and have found so many unique home decor pieces that I love! I'm sure most of you are already familiar with Etsy but if you're not, it's an online site with individual "shops" (including a lot of small home-based start-ups) with unique handmade and vintage items. Having the convenience of online shopping while also supporting a small business is huge. There's a challenge to shopping on Etsy though: there are over 100 million products, so if ...
10 Go-To Living Room Corner Ideas!
Sharing my favorite living room corner ideas so you can finally kiss those empty corners in your home goodbye! For years we had a corner in our living room that I wasn't sure what to do with so I left it bare. Once I filled it, I realized what a big difference it made to have it decorated! I'm sure I'm not alone in having a naked corner giving me the stink-eye so I thought I'd write a post sharing my ten favorite living room corner ideas. Starting with my own solution, I have ten ideas ...
10 Christmas Table Decor Ideas to Steal!
It's pretty crazy that we're only three weeks away from Christmas! While I don't love spending time in the kitchen making Christmas dinner, I do love beautiful Christmas table decor so that's the role that I take on for our family gatherings. Today I'm sharing some Christmas table decor ideas of my own from past Christmases, plus other inspiring ideas I found that got my wheels turning for what to do this year. Many of the same ideas could be used for Hanukkah and other holiday celebrations too! ...
Best Cyber Monday Deals (From Stores You Love + New-To-You Stores Too)!
There were some pretty amazing deals for Black Friday that have extended into Cyber Monday plus some some great new sales too! I've added my favorite new Cyber Monday deals to the top of this post and updated the extended Black Friday sales with the latest promo codes. There's so much good stuff! I've included quick links immediately below to the items featured in my recent Instagram Reels. Scroll past those links for my full post with details! Let's get to it… (affiliate links ...
Rug Size Guide + My Favorite On-Sale Favorite Rugs!
Need a new rug? Now's the time to jump on getting it! Wayfair's Cyber Monday sale is in full swing, and they have up to 80% off rugs (and other home furnishings too) plus free shipping sitewide! Their rug selection is HUGE, but I've narrowed it down to seven sale favorites with pics and details on each one (including the one I chose for my own home!). And in case you aren't sure what size rug to buy, I'm including a rug size guide with all the tips you need to get it right. Let's get to ...
Christmas Wish List Ideas: My Family’s Favorite Gifts!
Looking for Christmas wish list ideas? My family has gathered together all of our favorite things to share tons of great gift ideas with you! I'm so excited to be sharing my 8th annual Favorite Things Christmas Gift Guide which I put together every holiday season! As always, I've compiled all of my family's favorite things to give you great gift ideas for family & friends and to add to your own Christmas wish list. If you're looking for the perfect gift ideas for her, him, ...
Simple Tips for Hanging a Garland on Your Mantel
Are you an early holiday decorator or do you stick with a no-decorating-until-after-Thanksgiving plan? I'm going to wait a bit before pulling out all of my Christmas boxes and putting our tree up, but got started with my decorating this weekend by hanging a garland on our fireplace mantel. It's a project that I was pretty excited to jump into since it's the first year since remodeling our fireplace that I'm decorating it up! In past years, I've gotten lots of questions about the garlands I've ...
10 Simple Christmas Decoration Ideas!
Some years I go all out for Christmas and others I stick with simple Christmas decoration ideas. Decorating for the holidays should be joyful, not stressful so how much Christmas decorating I do depends on how much happens to be going on in my life that year. Today I'm sharing ten simple Christmas decoration ideas to give you a little decorating inspiration for keeping things simple this year! (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) 1. Light it Up I love ...
Cabinet Pull Holes Slightly Off? Here’s What to Do!
So you want to replace drawer or cabinet pulls but the cabinet pull holes are slightly off from standard sizing. What do you do? A simple solution is to use adjustable pulls! These are two of my favorites (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}).... Option 1: Bar Pull that Slides Into the Posts - Click {HERE} for link to the set of 5 Option #1 is using a bar pull that slides into two posts like {this set of 5 adjustable pulls} that comes in three finish ...
A Fabulous Wallpaper Source, A Simple Tip for Elevating the Look of Your Bathroom, + 15 Way Day Must-Haves
Hi all! After taking some time off for a little getaway to California where I met up with a bunch of blogging friends (so fun!), I'm checking in with a new "View It, Do It, You It" post! It includes a fabulous new source for wallpaper and paint ("View It"), a simple tip for elevating the look of your bathroom ("Do It"), and my 15 favorite finds from Wayfair's Way Day sale that's going on today and tomorrow ("You It"). Let's get to it... (affiliate links included in post - full disclosure ...
6 Charcoal Gray Paint Colors To Elevate Your Home
Have you ever considered going dark when choosing a new paint color for your room? Many people shy away from black and charcoal gray paint colors, feeling like they'll be too dark and gloomy. But charcoal gray walls can actually make a room feel cozy and add style and sophistication. But which of the many charcoal gray paint colors should you choose? I've narrowed down the hundreds of options to six tried-and-true favorites, including the charcoal gray color we used (and loved!) in our home ...
The Best Deals From Amazon Prime Big Deals Days!
For the second year, Amazon is having an October Prime Day sale! It's called Prime Big Deals Days and it starts today (10/10/23) and ends tomorrow. As always they have deep discounts on home decor, organizers, and kitchen gadgets, but they're also discounting a lot of items that are perfect for holiday gifting. It's the perfect time to knock out a chunk of your holiday shopping early and save money while doing it! I've spent hours and hours combing through their sale items and am sharing all of ...
Simple, Spooky, & Fun Halloween Porch Decor Ideas
Now that October's here, it's the perfect time to share some Halloween porch decor ideas to help spookify the outside of your home! Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or simply want to amuse your trick-or-treaters, these simple, fun ideas will be a hit. Let's get to it with the ghoulish details... (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Spooky Skeletons Full-size posable skeletons are my favorite Halloween decorations to use both inside and out. I ...
Stylish Fireplace Accessories That Will Elevate Your Space
As we roll into fall and the evening temperatures start dipping, I'm excited to start cozying up in front of our fireplace at night. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, along with your roaring fire you'll need a few key fireplace accessories on hand. Along with ho-hum boring options, there are quite a few stylish fireplace accessories that can really elevate the look of your space. From fireplace screens to log holders and tool sets, I'm sharing my stylish favorites! (post includes affiliate ...
The Best Rug Pad for Every Floor Type
Are you tired of constantly adjusting your rug because it slides around on your floor? Or maybe you wish your rug had more cushion. Or you're worried that the rough backing of your rug could be scratching your hardwood floors. A rug pad is the fix! Today I'll walk you through everything you need to know to find the best rug pad for your space. From understanding why you need rug pads to exploring the different types available (including ones to avoid), knowing how to measure and size your rug ...