A lot of us have furniture pieces that we can't part with for sentimental reasons even if we don't love how they look, right?! And while I'm all about painting wood furniture that you might score at a flea market or on Craigslist (like my master bedroom headboard), I can't bring myself to paint old furniture pieces that hold special meaning. Case in point... this dark, round side table that's been sitting in our living room doing nothing but blending into the dark corner since the day we moved ...
How to Decorate Shelves & Bookcases: Simple Formulas That Work!
Today is a little reunion of sorts because I'm joining four of my long-time blogging friends (Cindy of Rough Luxe, Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home, Annie of Most Lovely Things, & Sherry of Design Indulgence) for Project Design to share our tips, tricks, and how-to advice for styling bookshelves! The last time that this fun group of five all got together was way back in 2014 when our Project Design topic was how to create a gallery wall - I created {this art wall} in our home office and it's ...
Ideas for Organizing & Refreshing Your Bedroom for Spring!
With our kitchen renovation around the corner (demo starts at the end of this month!), I've been busy getting everything organized and prepped for the impending chaos. And trust me, chaos is an understatement - we're ripping out all of the red Saltillo tile to replace with new flooring so not only will our house be a dust bowl but everything in our kitchen and laundry room (table and chairs, banquette, baker's rack, and washer & dryer) will have to find a home in other rooms for a while. ...
The Best White Paint Colors (My Tried & True Favorites!)
Searching for the best white paint color? Instead of going to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams and blankly staring at the hundreds of white paint chips, skip straight to these seven tried and true favorites and I guarantee you'll find one that will look fantastic in your space! Picking the perfect white paint color for your space isn't always easy. Unlike other colors where the true color is pretty obvious from looking at the paint chip, whites have lots of undertones and subtle nuances that ...
My Five Favorites: Best “Bang for the Buck” Home Projects!
I love a good home project and I REALLY, REALLY love a good budget home project where you can make a dramatic transformation without spending a lot of money. Today I'm sharing my five favorite budget home projects from swapping out our closet doors with curtains to creating a gallery wall with homemade art to painting our tile floors & more - they're all projects that will get you some serious bang for the buck! And my friends Pam of Simple Details, Lisa of Shine Your Light, Jennifer ...
Six Home Decor Trends I’m Loving for 2018
My design style is always evolving and while I definitely don't jump from trend to trend, I love seeing the fresh new ideas and styles that are trending along with old ones that are being reinvented in new ways. Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite design trends that I think we'll be seeing more and more of in 2018 (including some that will likely be creeping into my own home!). I'd love to hear what you guys think and whether any of these trends are ones you'll be embracing in the new ...
