When it comes to dressing up a bay window, the right curtains can add softness and a layered look that completely elevates the space. But figuring out how to hang curtains in a bay window? That’s where things can get tricky. I recently tackled the bay window in our breakfast nook, and today I’m sharing the exact rods and drapes I used to bring it all together. Plus, I'll share a few tips I picked up along the way that’ll save you time and second-guessing 🙌🏻. But first... let's do a little ...
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Maximize Your Storage Space: Kitchen Drawer Organizer Ideas That Work!
You all know I LOVE to organize! So after our kitchen remodel, I took advantage of having a fresh start to organize our kitchen from top to bottom. Now everything has a home, nothing gets buried in the back, and the inside of my cabinets and drawers is pretty easy on the eyes too! I've got a lot of organizing ideas to share, so today we're going to tackle kitchen drawer organization ideas, and then I'll share the rest of my kitchen organization ideas in a future post. I hope today's kitchen ...
Covered in Pollen? Here’s How to Clean Pollen Off Your Porch & Furniture
Is your porch, patio, or deck covered in pollen? Today I'm sharing some simple tips for how to clean your outdoor furniture, cushions, pillows, and porch windows so you're ready to enjoy your outdoor space all season long. Let's dive in and start cleaning... (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) Cushion Cleaning Before you start scrubbing your cushions, vacuum them. Vacuuming will remove any loose dirt or debris from the surface, ...
10 Spring Cleaning Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner!
While I love having a clean, organized home, life is busy and let's be honest, there are only so many hours in the day to keep everything in check. Between daily routines, work, and everything else on your plate, spending hours a day cleaning just isn't realistic. So I'm all about working smarter, not harder when it comes to keeping a home feeling clean and pulled together. Over the years, I've picked up several simple cleaning strategies that make a big difference without a huge time ...
How to Decorate a Round Coffee Table: Simple Tips for a Stunning Look
Round coffee tables are perfect for bringing a soft, organic shape to all of the sharp angles and straight lines that typically dominate living and family rooms. But when it comes to decorating a round coffee table, it can feel a bit more challenging than styling your typical square or rectangular table. If you’ve ever found yourself stumped on how to make a round coffee table both functional and stylish, you’re in the right place! Today, I’m sharing tips and ideas for decorating a round coffee ...
The 25 Amazon Kitchen Gadgets I Wouldn’t Want to Be Without!
Sharing the 25 Amazon kitchen gadgets that I have and love the most! I loved designing and decorating our new kitchen, but spending hours cooking in it... it's honestly not my favorite thing. I'm all about home-cooked meals that are quick and easy. So any kitchen tool or gadget that gets me out of the kitchen faster (or at least makes cooking a little bit more fun) is a win in my book. Today I've gathered together my 25 favorite Amazon kitchen gadgets to share with all of you! Let's get to ...
Best Bedroom Ceiling Fans: My 10 Favorites!
It's time to kick your dated ceiling fans to the curb 🙌🏻. Choosing one of these ten bedroom ceiling fans will add some serious style to your space! Our house was filled with ceiling fans when we bought it. NINE of them to be exact! I removed one of them that was in a bizarre location in our kitchen, swapped out two for pendants/chandeliers, and replaced the other six with more updated styles. There are some seriously ugly ceiling fans out there, but stylish ones do exist if you search ...
Our Kitchen Remodel Reveal!
Our kitchen remodel reveal is finally here! We wrapped up our renovation at the end of last year but were waiting on a few backordered items like our counter stools before calling it complete. I've packed this post full of photos and details on everything we put into it, from cabinets to lighting, countertops, floating shelves, appliances, and more. Let's jump on in, starting with a look back at our kitchen from when we first moved in... (post includes commissionable links; for more ...
20 Small Bathroom Storage Ideas To Help Kick the Clutter!
Since downsizing homes in our move from Connecticut to North Carolina, organization and smart storage have become more important than ever. So when I remodeled our girls' bathroom and our powder room, I organized them from top to bottom! Today I'm sharing 20 of my top bathroom storage ideas to help you organize the bathrooms in your home too! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) 1. Add Storage Behind the Door Let's kick things ...
2024 Award Winners: LTK’s & Mine!
If you love best-of lists as much as I do, today's post is for you! Every year, LTK evaluates millions of creator-linked products loved by their over 40 million consumers to discover the most shopped, talked about, and engaged with products for home, beauty, and fashion. Today I'm sharing the products that topped LTK's 2024 most loved list AND my personal favorite finds of the year too! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) LTK's ...
Our Organized Laundry Room Closet + Back of Door Organizers for Every Room In Your Home!
I LOVE smart storage solutions that help keep our home organized without sacrificing style. So when I had the opportunity to add storage space to our laundry room by reworking our laundry room closet during our kitchen remodel, I jumped on it. The interior of our closet was reframed and drywalled, and then I organized the heck out of it by adding new shelving and a back-of-door organizer. Today I'm sharing our laundry closet's glow-up along with ideas for using back-of-door organizers ...
Kitchen Coffee Bar Reveal!
Are you ready to see my new favorite "before" and "after" makeover?! Today I'm sharing all the details on the kitchen coffee bar that's part of our newly remodeled kitchen. I decided it deserved a post of it's own so I can share all the little details! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) Quick Links to Coffee Bar Items From My Instagram Reel My marble tray {here} My coffee syrup pumps {here} (also check out {these similar ...
10 Simple Home Refresh Ideas for the New Year!
Do you want to freshen up your home for the new year? A home refresh doesn't mean that you have to spend hundreds on new furniture. It can be as simple as adding a few stylish details to your space that pull it together and give it a more finished look. Today I'm sharing 10 simple home refresh ideas that will breathe new life into your home without breaking the bank! Let's jump on in... (post includes commissionable links; for more information see my full disclosure statement {here}) 1. Add ...
20 Home Organization Ideas For A Clutter-Free Home
Sharing 20 home organization ideas for a more clutter-free home (and mind!) I love having an organized home because when my home is full of clutter, I feel like my brain is too. My home is by no means perfectly organized - it will always be a work in progress. But I wanted to share some of the home organization ideas that have had the most impact in our past and current homes. They range from super quick 5 minute fixes to more involved "rainy day" projects. I've divided them up by room as a ...
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 share ten favorite living room corner ideas with all of you! Starting with my own solution, I have ten ideas for ...
Ladder Decor Ideas: 10 Creative Ways to Use Ladders In Your Home
I'm sharing 10 ladder decor ideas to inspire the creative use of ladders in your home. Whether you have a vintage ladder that's been in your family for years or you're eyeing a decorative ladder in a more modern design, there are so many fun ways you can use them in your home. Today I'm sharing 10 of my favorite ladder decor ideas to get your creative juices flowing! (post includes affiliate links - full disclosure statement available {here}) 1. Drape Blankets Over the Rungs The most ...
The 10 Wayfair Black Friday Deals to Grab for Your 2025 Room Makeovers!
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 ...
How to Spray Paint a Brass Fireplace For an Instant Update!
Even if you're not ready to do any major renovations in your home because of a tight budget, it doesn't mean that you can't make some updates on the cheap! Using just a few bottles of spray paint, I made several small, simple updates to our family room to make it feel less dated. Today I'm sharing the details on how I spray painted our brass fireplace to give it an instant update! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}) Our family ...
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 ...
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!
Our newly renovated kitchen has an entirely different layout than it did previously so as part of the remodel, I needed to create a new lighting plan. Our lighting needs include a pair of sconces over the open shelving flanking our range, a pair of sconces over our coffee bar, a chandelier/pendant over our kitchen table, and a pair of kitchen island pendants. I considered several different styles of kitchen island pendants before deciding on mine, so decided to share my favorites I found in my ...
How To Paint a Ceiling Fan To Make It Look Like New!
The ceiling fan in our family room was pretty dated with shiny brass accents. I knew I'd probably replace it one day, but for now I wanted to do a quick and easy spray paint job that was budget-friendly. It was so simple to do and amazing how such a small project could have such a big impact on our space! Today I'm sharing the step by step to painting a ceiling fan to make it look like new! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement ...
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
The makeover of our dining room is one that we knocked out gradually over time. After tearing out the pair of dated columns dividing it from the family room, refinishing the floors, and adding new lighting, furniture, and accessories, it's finally done! 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 includes commissionable ...
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 ...