Hi all! It’s been about 8 months since our sunroom project finished up. And I finally feel ready to share it. It’s been slow-going in our new house…but all in all, I think we’ve made some great progress in the year we’ve been here! Here are a few home-related projects I’ve shared about the new …
Room makeovers
Today I am sharing all about how to decorate a small outdoor space, including beautiful patios, balconies, decks, porches, and backyards in a variety of styles. You’ll surely find something to inspire you! 1. Small Front Porch budget makeover by Cassie Bustamante My friend Cassie just moved away (*tear*)—she used to live quite close to …
This post shares 10 tips for LifeProof vinyl flooring installation over a concrete slab. We chose Sterling Oak and love the perfect gray/brown color. LifeProof Vinyl Flooring Installation Hey guys, I’m back with a flooring update! My last update shared a comprehensive review of 10 different vinyl plank flooring options. I left you hanging with …
This article shares affordable vinyl plank flooring reviews from a homeowner’s perspective. I have researched affordable vinyl plank flooring for months and want to share my findings with you! 9 of the best vinyl plank flooring reviews from a homeowner I have spent considerable time researching affordable vinyl plank flooring over the years. I’ve read …
Converting carpeted stairs to wood…DIY or hire out? Phew, I have been writing this article in my head for a while now. I’m happy to finally be putting pen to paper about something I’ve been mulling over a lot lately: DIY vs. hiring a professional and the value of money and time. And the subject …
It’s reveal day for my chic woodland-themed kids bathroom that I completed for under $100. If you’re looking for kids bathroom decor inspiration, you’re in the right place! Chic Woodland-Themed Kids Bathroom It’s time for $100 Room Challenge reveal day! (The $100 Room Challenge is hosted by my friend Erin or Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry, and this time …
This post shares how to frame a mirror with clips. If you want to add a wood frame to a bathroom mirror, it’s simple—just follow these simple steps. How to Frame a Mirror With Clips This is the second-to-last update of my $100 Room Challenge second bathroom makeover! The $100 Room Challenge is hosted by my friend …
This post shares my review of Aspect Glass Peel and Stick tiles in Frost, including tips on installation. Peel and stick tile is a great way to easily give a facelift to a space in your home. Aspect sent me the tiles to use in my home and this post contains affiliate links, but I …
Tiny powder room decorating ideas Hello hello and welcome to the last update for the current round of the $100 Room Challenge. I’m sharing tiny powder room decorating ideas in the glamour shots of what I’ve decided to call my tiny monochrome powder room. Let’s have a reminder of the before shots first. The before and …
This post will teach you how I dyed a white rug black using Jacquard Procion dye powder in Jet Black. How to dye a rug black using procion dye Welcome back for the third week of the $100 Room Challenge hosted by my friend Erin at Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry. This week I’m sharing a tutorial on how …
This post will show you how to paint bathroom light fixture, including how I made over our cheap vanity light fixture for only $16! Spray painting metal bathroom light fixtures is an easy way to make them look brand new. How to paint a bathroom light fixture Hello all, and welcome to the second week …
This article shares the process for making our modern DIY Murphy bed. We followed plans from a top-notch hardware kit and are sharing the tips we picked up along the way. Our modern DIY murphy bed made using a hardware kit! I am so excited to share this project! I’ve been dreaming of having a …
Hi there! I’ve been sharing sporadically these days. But rest assured, we are keeping as busy as ever with projects around the house. I wanted to pop in today to share an update on my tiny backyard (which you may remember me making over for the Spring 2018 One Room Challenge) and our garden. We …
Hiya! It’s the last week of the One Room Challenge—reveal week! I must admit, I am quite proud of what our tiny backyard has become. And I am going to put an extra feather in my cap since we did all of this with a 5-month-old baby who wasn’t much help. So let’s jump right …
Ramona’s modern neutral nursery Hi all! Yes, you read the title correctly. I went and had a baby. We welcomed our daughter, Ramona, to the world a few days ago. She surprised us by coming at 37 weeks but was still a healthy 7 lbs, 14 oz and 21 inches long. With a full head …
Hey guys! It’s the final week of the One Room Challenge. I know you’re not here to hear me yammer on about whatever it is I have to say, but I DO have a few things to say. Now for some yammering. 1. I owe a HUGE thanks to my dad, my husband, and our …
Thank you to Floor & Decor for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own. I’m sharing my thoughts about working with the company in this post. I hope you find it useful if you’re in the market for tile or flooring. 🙂 PICKING TILE AT FLOOR & DECOR Hey everyone! Today I’m doing a …
This post shares my DIY clothes drying rack, and bonus, it’s mounted to a wall and folds up! DIY Clothes Drying Rack Have you ever started a project and thought to yourself, “yeah, this will be a good thing.” But then you finish it and are actually like, “wow, this actually looks pretty damn good.” …
This post shares all about DIY stair tread shelves. Using stair treads as shelves is a cheap and easy idea for wooden open shelving anywhere in your home. How to make stair tread shelves, a cheap storage solution! Hellooooo second week of the $100 Room Challenge! If you’re just joining me, I’m tackling my tiny …
Sherwin-Williams Basalt Powder is the perfect light and airy color to help modernize any dated room and give it a fresh update! Giving a dated room some fresh & easy updates I’m popping in today to share a project that isn’t from my house…which means you finally get to see some color around here 😉 I’m sharing …
Small and Organized Storage Closet Happy Monday 🙂 If you’re an American, I hope you have the day off today for President’s Day. If not, lucky for you, I have an exciting post (plus an awesome giveaway) to distract you. I’m sharing the last update of our tiny under-the-stairs craft/storage closet. But before we jump into …
How to Lay Vinyl Peel and Stick Flooring Hello! Welcome to another craft closet (and wine cellar/cat poop cave/general storage closet) update. Make sure to check out the last two updates: I shared before pics and inspiration first, and then I shared some awesome under-the-stairs shelving build plans. Today I’m talking about how to lay …
This post is about how to build shelves under a staircase. I built my shelves to store craft supplies, but you could easily adapt this concept for anything you need to store in an angled small space. How to Build Shelves Under a Staircase Today I’m sharing my under-the-stairs shelving build plans for the craft/cat/storage/wine/etc. closet. …
Modern Powder Room Makeover on a Budget It’s the final week of the $100 room makeover challenge hosted by Erin at Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry, and I’m so ready to share my modern powder room makeover on a budget with you! I won’t make you wait with a bunch of filler text up here…I just have …
Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh in the entryway I’m so excited to be sharing some of my entryway makeover progress! Today I’m going to chat about the current state of the space, share some inspiration about where I hope to take it, and show some painting progress. Here’s a quick peek of the space as it was …
Modern Multi-Use Space Reveal Welp, it’s the sixth and final week of the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home, and it’s time for my modern multi-use space reveal. 🙂 But if you’re just joining me… The ORC is a twice-a-year blogging event that challenges participants to completely redesign a space in 5 weeks. I …
Looking for art inspiration? Check out my post about how to make abstract black and gold leaf canvas art. Make Abstract Black and Gold Leaf Canvas Art Hello there! It’s the last week of my first One Room Challenge, yay! And today I’m sharing another ORC DIY project with you: abstract black and gold leaf …
Hello! Welcome to my fourth week of my first One Room Challenge! This week we’re focusing on greenery, painted pots, and gold accents. But before we dive in, make sure you check out the week 3 progress from all of the other guest participants here and my last three weeks of progress posts here: Here’s what the room …
Our Tricorn Black accent wall & choosing a gray paint We moved in to our new house recently and have been busy at work since. In fact, we were actually busy at work painting and prepping during the whole week before we moved in. So this week has really been devoted to getting settled and …