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 ...
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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? First you'll want to make sure you're buying the right size! Today I'm sharing a rug size guide with all the tips you need to get it right. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links and is written in partnership with Wayfair; full disclosure statement available {here}) What Size Rug to Choose for Your Living Room One of the biggest mistakes made when choosing a rug for your living room is buying one that's too small. Here are four tips to help you choose the right ...
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 ...
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 ...
15 Bedroom Organization Ideas to Help Kick the Clutter!
Looking for a few bedroom organization ideas? These tips will help you kick the clutter so that your bedroom is the clean and restful space you want it to be! Are you tired of walking into a messy, disorganized bedroom? Spending time in a space that should be your sanctuary can turn stressful when it's filled with clutter. Today I'm sharing 15 bedroom organization ideas that will help transform your space back into a tranquil retreat. From getting rid of your "floordrobe" to organizing your ...
The 5 Best Buy Labor Day Deals You Can’t Afford to Miss!
Looking to score some amazing deals over Labor Day weekend? I'm sharing the five deals from Best Buy that you don't want to miss! From my much-loved Nespresso machine and the portable pizza oven that's one of my family's favorite buys of the year to smaller finds like my go-to night light and a surprisingly effective device for getting the itch out of bug bites, I've got you covered. So let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links and was written in partnership with Best Buy; full ...
The Fall Doormats I’m Loving This Year!
Looking for a new fall doormat? I've done all of the searching for you and am sharing my favorites! Fall is on its way and I'm ready for it! With Cricket's recent heart troubles, she can't be out in this crazy heat very long. And since she lives for her walks, she's one antsy girl! So I'm ready to bring on longer dog walks, sweaters and slacks, and the less crowded beaches that will come with the change of seasons. I always start my fall decorating with our front porch so today I'm sharing ...
Favorite Fall Wreaths For Your Front Door!
On the hunt for fall wreaths for your front door? I've gathered together my favorites to share with you! By the end of the summer my front porch planters are always starting to look pretty sad and I'm ready to start fresh so a new wreath is where my fall decorating typically begins. There are SO many gorgeous fall wreath options out there! Today I'm sharing all of my favorites (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Fall Wreaths with Pumpkins One of my ...
How to Measure for Curtains: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever wanted to add curtains to a room but are daunted by the task of measuring for them? I've got you covered! In this complete guide for how to measure for curtains, I'll walk you through it step by step so you get the perfect fit. I've created a printable measuring worksheet too! (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) The steps I'm sharing are the same ones that I used when measuring for {these pinch pleat curtains} that I recently added. I knew ...
Coffee Table Size Guide: Tips for Getting It Right!
Want to find a coffee table with the ideal dimensions for your space? This coffee table size guide will help you find the perfect one! Finding the right-sized furniture for your space is every bit as important as the style of your piece. Which is exactly why the current 36" round coffee table in our sun room (aka "circus room") needs to go. The coffee table dimensions were perfect for the IKEA sectional it was paired with for the two years we used this as our second home with bare bones ...
30 Designer Looks for Less: High-End Home Decor on the Cheap!
A lot of cheap home decor feels and looks exactly that.. cheap! But if you look hard enough, there are some amazing inexpensive, quality designer look for less home decor pieces out there! Today I'm sharing my 30 favorite finds, including look for less versions of home decor from Serena & Lily, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie and more. Let's get to it... (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Look for Less Pendant Lighting 1. Lantern Pendants I chose ...
Simple Tips for Hanging String Lights on Your Covered Patio
I recently hung string lights on our covered patio and am loving how it transformed the feel of our space at night! It's an easy, inexpensive project that I'm now wishing I had done long ago. What kept me from doing it sooner was having the time to investigate which string lights to buy, how to hang them, and a few other details. So today I'm sharing all of that info with you to make it simple to add some sparkling string lights to your own covered patio! (post includes commissionable links; ...
6 Coastal Bedroom Ideas
There's a little bedroom shake-up going on at our house! Our oldest daughter is living with us for a few months post-college graduation to save up money before moving out on her own. So she took over the guest bedroom since it has a larger bed. Meanwhile, it doesn't make sense anymore to have twin beds in the girls' room (they're rarely home at the same time now), so I've sold those beds, am adding a king bed, and will be using their old room as our new guest room. Got it?! 😜 It's the perfect ...
How to Clean Floor Tile Grout: What Works & What Doesn’t!
Tired of your dirty grout giving you the stink eye? Today I'm sharing how to clean your floor tile grout to get it looking like new! I've tested the top grout cleaning methods, from baking soda paste to oxygenated bleach, bottled grout cleaners, and steam cleaning. We'll walk through each cleaning method and I'll share what works and what doesn't. Let's dive in... (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Cleaning Preparation: The Right Tools Before jumping ...
Dyson Vacuum Attachments: My Must-Haves
I LOVE my Dyson cordless vacuum (once you go cordless, you can never go back)! I've found several accessories that don't come with your vacuum that are must-haves and am sharing them with you today. Let's go... (post includes affiliate links – my full disclosure statement is available {here}) Quick Links to My 4 Go-To Cleaning Products 1. Find my docking station accessory organizers that triple the number of attachments you can store {HERE} 2. Find my dryer vent cleaner attachment ...
40 Quick-Ship Father’s Day Gift Ideas!
We're just a week away from celebrating Father's Day and if you haven't yet gotten a gift for your dad, husband, or other father in your life, I've got you covered! I've rounded up 40 of the best Father's Day gifts on Amazon that will arrive in time even if you've waited until the last minute to order. Jeff helped out on this post by sharing several of his favorite Amazon buys plus I added a bunch more winners after scouring Amazon reviews. So whether you're looking for a gift for a dad who ...
10 Gallery Wall Layouts That Will Transform Your Space!
Gallery walls are a gorgeous way to gather your favorite photographs, art pieces, and prints together for a cohesive look. Creating one may seem intimidating, but you don't need to be a professional designer to create a stunning gallery wall. With these 10 gallery wall layouts and a few tried and true tips, you'll soon be creating a stunning display that adds personality and style to your home. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) 1. The Classic Grid ...