Whether it's a full room remodel, a smaller room makeover, or just a simple room refresh with a few new accessories, now's the time to think about your 2025 home plans. Why? Because Wayfair has extended their Black Friday sale with free shipping sitewide and up to 80% off from NOW until 12/1 🙌🏻. So it's the perfect time to grab the furniture pieces and accessories that you need without breaking the bank! I bought a lot of amazing Wayfair products throughout 2024 and have gathered together my ...
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The 20 Cyber Weekend Deals You Don’t Want to Miss!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend and feel refreshed and ready to start back into the work week! Today's the last day to grab a ton of amazing deals so I updated my Black Friday deals post on the 20 deals you don't want to miss with the latest info and promo codes for Cyber Monday. But first, let's start with some new deals that I found specifically for Cyber Monday (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) Cyber ...
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 9th 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, ...
How to Decorate A Christmas Tree Step by Step!
You guys have been asking for a post with tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree for years now and I've finally put one together sharing the step by step of how I decorate mine! Even years that I stick with simple Christmas decoration ideas, I like to go all out with my trees. I usually put up two trees including a family tree with all of our treasured ornaments plus a "pretty tree" that I have fun decorating with beautiful ribbons and ornaments. I'm going to share the step by step of ...
Dresser Decor Ideas: Decorating Made Simple!
Is the space above your dresser bare because you're stuck on how to decorate it? Today we're going to change that with my simple dresser decor ideas and home decor picks from Lowe's that will make decorating that tricky spot a breeze 🙌🏻. (post includes commissionable links and is sponsored by Lowe's; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}) I'm sure you've all shopped Lowe's for appliances and lawn & garden needs, but you might not realize that they have a great online ...
Favorite Finds From Amazon Prime Big Deals Days!
For the third year, Amazon is having an October Prime Day sale! It's called Prime Big Deals Days and it starts today (10/08/24) 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 ...
Top 10 Way Day Must-Haves!
Wayfair's Way Day is back (now through 10/7) just in time to get your homes holiday-ready!! Shop all things home at massive discounts of up to 80% off plus free shipping on every order! No coupon codes needed, just great deals on everything from bedroom, living room, and dining room furniture to area rugs, lighting, and more! It can be challenging to shop for furniture and lighting online when you don't know what it looks like in "real life", so I'm sharing my top 10 Way Day must-haves. They're ...
Simple, Spooky, & Fun Halloween Porch Decor Ideas
With October almost 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 commissionable links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}) Spooky Skeletons Full-size posable skeletons are my favorite Halloween decorations to use both ...
My Kitchen Reno Lighting Picks + Favorite Island Pendants!
We're about halfway through our kitchen remodel, having wrapped up most of the not-so-fun stuff (demo, electrical re-wiring, drywall work, etc.) and starting to put it all back together! Our cabinets were installed last week, and the templating for our countertops was done. Before long, we'll be tiling, installing appliances, and adding shelving and lighting. Our new kitchen will have a very different layout than it did previously, so I needed to create an entirely new lighting plan. We'll have ...
5 Best Home Deals to Shop During Wayfair’s Labor Day Clearance!
Between our kitchen that's currently being remodeled, our soon-to-come primary bathroom remodel that I'm making selections for, and our new home build in 2025, I've been doing a LOT of online home shopping lately! As with all of my past design projects, I rely heavily on Wayfair because their selection simply can't be beat. And while Wayfair always has competitive pricing, right now you can score some especially amazing deals during their Labor Day Clearance event 🙌🏻! With 70% off and fast ...
Your Mattress 101 Guide: Mattress Shopping, Cleaning, & More!
Shopping for mattresses can be pretty overwhelming and confusing if you don't go into it armed with the right information. So today we're diving into your most commonly asked questions about mattresses to give you the knowledge and tips to make mattress shopping easy! From how often you should replace your mattress to what to look for in a new mattress, how to get rid of a mattress, and even how to clean your new mattress, I've got you covered! 🙌🏻 (post includes affiliate links and is ...
Laundry Room Remodel Ideas: Small Upgrades with Major Impact
It's never fun to do laundry, but it feels like even more of a chore when your laundry room is cluttered and tired looking. I'm currently scheming up design plans for two different laundry rooms: (1) the laundry room in our current home that's going to get a budget-friendly makeover once our kitchen remodel is done, and (2) the laundry room in our future new build that I'm designing from scratch. So I've got tons of laundry room remodel ideas swirling around my brain and decided to share seven ...
Dining Room “Before” & “After” + Rug Size Guide
We finished the makeover of our dining room months ago, but I realized I've never taken you on a tour to show you its new look! Given that it will soon be a cluttered mess, serving as our temporary kitchen during our kitchen remodel (demo starts tomorrow!), now's the time to come on in and take a look around! Also, at the end of today's post, I'm adding to my series of sizing guides, with everything you need to know to choose the perfect dining room area rug size. Let's get to it... (post ...
Revamp Your Retreat! 10 Stylish Bedroom Decor Ideas
Revamping your bedroom doesn't have to involve a complete top-to-bottom makeover. With the right bedroom decor ideas, making a few small changes can totally transform your space! Today I'm sharing ten stylish bedroom decor ideas that will help you create a space that feels fresh, inviting, and perfectly tailored to your style. To make your bedroom refresh super easy, I'm sharing my favorite Wayfair finds for knocking these ideas out! With their enormous selection, fast & free shipping over ...
Can’t-Miss Amazon Prime Day Deals 2024!
Today, Wednesday 7/17, is the last of the two-day Amazon Prime event! I've got some great deals to share, including some killer finds for your home along with some beauty items too! From the tens of thousands of deals, I've narrowed it down to a handful of favorites. Ready to check them out?!... (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) Update!: I'm starting with some new Day 2 sale finds, followed by the Day 1 sales that are still ...
10 Fave Affordable Home Decor Finds!
I'm very much a high-low shopper, mixing higher-end furniture pieces in with affordable home decor finds. Over the past few years, Walmart has really been upping their home decor game and more and more often, I'm scoring finds I love. If that surprises you, it's probably because you haven't shopped Walmart online! There's SO much more than you'll ever find shopping in-store. Today I've gathered together ten of my favorite affordable Walmart finds to share with you! Let's get to it... (post ...
Kitchen Remodel Plans & Product Picks!
It's been a while since I've talked about our kitchen remodel plans! But as I wrap up the planning and ordering, it's time to catch you up to speed 🙌🏻. When I last wrote about our remodel, I shared several kitchen layout ideas that I was debating between. They were all major renovations that included adding windows, relocating appliances, and even (with my favorite option) creating a scullery with a portion of our kitchen space (plans by Susan Vaughn): Since then, our future plans have ...
15 Bathroom Remodel Ideas on a Budget!
After remodeling all four of the bathrooms in our previous home and two bathrooms in our current home, I've found all sorts of ways to cut costs without sacrificing style. Today I'm sharing 15 bathroom remodel ideas on a budget that you can use for remodeling the smallest of powder rooms all the way up to spacious primary bathrooms. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) 1. Paint Your Bathroom Vanity If your bathroom ...
Our “Before” and “After” Bedroom Makeover!
It’s been a bit since I had a room makeover to share, but I’ve got a complete “before” and “after” bedroom makeover for you today! I'll start with a little bit of background about this space, and then we'll dive into all the details. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}) When we bought our home in 2019, our second bedroom looked like this: At the time, we were living in Connecticut and using this as our second home. ...
40 Budget-Friendly Throw Pillows From Amazon!
I'm admittedly a bit of a throw pillow addict, but with good reason! When you keep your upholstered furniture pieces neutral, all it takes is a switch-up of throw pillows to give your space an entirely new look! My favorite throw pillows are from Serena & Lily but they're SO pricey (you can check them out {here}). While I'll invest in these beauties from time to time, I also like to mix in more budget-friendly options. Over the past few years, Amazon has really come out strong with some ...
Nightstand Decor Ideas: Simple Tips to Revamp Your Bedside Setup!
Bedroom nightstands often become a dumping ground for all sorts of clutter. Wouldn't it be nice to instead have a nightstand that's both beautifully decorated and functional?! Today I'm sharing ten simple nightstand decor ideas to help you revamp your bedside setup. From adding color and style with artwork to some unique ideas for your guest bedroom nightstand, you'll get inspiration and ideas for elevating the look of this often overlooked space. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate ...
10 Coastal Decorating Ideas For an Elevated Coastal Style
I've embraced more of a coastal style since our move to NC, and our next home (that we've started working on plans for 🙌🏻) will have a coastal vibe too. If you're also a lover of coastal style, this post is for you! I'm sharing ten coastal decorating ideas for an elevated coastal style (no kitschy nautical ideas here!). Let’s get to it… (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here}) 1. Let In the Light One of my favorite features of coastal ...
20 Simple Room Makeover Ideas & The Way Day Steals to Knock Them Out With!
I love a good room makeover, especially when you can find the furniture pieces and accessories that you need without breaking the bank! Lucky for us, one of the best home sales of the year, Wayfair's Way Day, is back! Now through Monday, May 6th, get up to 80% off plus free shipping sitewide. It's the perfect time to get what you need to knock out your 2024 room makeovers and have your home whipped into shape for the holidays! 🙌🏻 Today I'm sharing room makeover ideas for every room in the ...
Induction Cooking: Why to Consider Making the Switch!
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 ...
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 ...
6 Stylish Coffee Table Decor Ideas to Elevate Your Space!
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 that they keep everything neatly corralled, and if you want to clear off your ...
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 ...