Happy New Year! There is nothing quite like ringing in the new year by remodeling an entire room in 4 weeks. Haha. I don’t know. Seems like a totally fun, totally crazy thing to do. So when my good friend (and former contributor here on the blog!) Stephanie of Casa Watkins Living, invited me to […] Read more…
It is week 6 of the One Room Challenge and the big reveal of my Parisian inspired powder room! HA! It was more like a 2 week challenge since the first 4 weeks were seriously overbooked. Yes, smart…join a 6 week makeover challenge and then be too busy to do much of anything for the […] Read more…
It is week 2 of the One Room Challenge, a 6-week design challenge in which I’m tackling my powder room. Since I decided to join in the fun at the very last minute, I have no plan and no progress to report since week 1. However I’m looking to gain major inspiration from some talented design bloggers. […] Read more…
Unbelievably, I have 3 bathtub + shower remodels going on at the same time. Remodeling the shower is the biggest expense of any bathroom renovation, so I’ve done my research to help save every possible penny with the desired outcome. Today, I’m going to share with you what I learned during my shower remodel, and how you […] Read more…
Can’t find the perfect nailhead headboard that fits your style or budget? We’ve got the perfect solution! Learn how to custom make your own nailhead headboard (at a fraction of the cost). *Sponsored by our friends at Spoonflower. Woop woop! I’m feeling all the feels about how awesome it is to create a truly custom headboard! Did […] Read more…
Essentials for a first apartment, first house, or your first year in a dorm…we’ve got you covered! This makeover will inspire you to see what you can accomplish on a small budget with a few simple pieces. *This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens brand carried exclusively at Walmart. Affiliate links contained below […] Read more…
Transforming a small bathroom on a small budget is possible! This isn’t the first bathroom budget remodel under my belt. Check out this Jack & Jill bathroom transformation for under $90! *This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens brand carried by Walmart! Affiliate links below. Instant Makeovers vs. Slow Transformations Often here […] Read more…
Budget styling in a room makeover doesn’t have to look cheap or equal a bare room. With a little creativity, elbow grease, and a few inexpensive finds you can style a beautiful room that looks like it had a designer did it! Whatever your budget, you’ll also need these Top 10 Tips For Adding Style On A Budget to help you with the details. […] Read more…
Guys, I can’t even. Wait wait, my bedroom makeover for the One Room Challenge isn’t even DONE and I’m over-the-moon already. I’m afraid it isn’t going to get done this week or month either. Happiness with an unfinished room is what happens when you spend almost a YEAR sleeping with your mattress on the floor and […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by my peeps at Better Homes & Gardens (brand carried by Walmart)! Yep, I just called BHG my peeps…no biggie. LOL! Affiliate links for shopping below. I’ll take one bedroom, spacious but not too large, cozy but not too small, packed with style and function, oh and can I have a […] Read more…
*This post is awesomely sponsored by BEHR. Well paint me happy… My daughter’s bedroom needs some serious help, but for the past year I’ve put it on the back burner without a definitive plan to take it on until now. The room is small and the existing wall color is atrocious, so I wanted to […] Read more…
Watch this twin bedroom go from bad to fab in a few simple steps! Budget rooms can be beautiful after all…a few carefully chosen items is all it takes. *This post is awesomely sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens brand, found exclusive at Walmart. Woop Woop! This post contains affiliate links. As a mom to […] Read more…
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means overnight guests and holiday entertaining. It is one of my favorite part of the holiday season! But lets face it, when you are expecting guests and you’ve just moved into your home a couple weeks before they are expected to arrive… well lets just say […] Read more…
I don’t know about where you live, but there is TONS of snow on the ground where I am. Living in the snow belt of Northeast Ohio isn’t all ski trips and sledding, it is snow blowing your driveway at 6AM in the morning so you can make it out the drive to go to work. That […] Read more…
If you know me, you know I am a huge fan of painting your own designs onto pillows and rugs, and now curtains. You get a truly custom look for less in the space, not to mention the DIY bragging rights! Oddly, the one thing I have never before used are stencils, so when Royal Design Studio […] Read more…
This month Hickory Hardware and Pittsburgh Paints challenged 9 bloggers (including yours truly) to transform an Ikea Rast Dresser using their products. What fun! I jumped onboard right away with the perfect project in mind. My master closet is itty bitty living space, and I’ve been dreaming of the perfect freestanding wardrobe to expand some of […] Read more…
Every other month I’m excited and honored to partner with Better Homes & Gardens Live Better to present a beautiful makeover or amazing DIY I created using my favorite Better Homes and Gardens products found exclusively at Walmart. So when BHG asked me how I would makeover a bedroom space, well I said go big or go home. It […] Read more…
Have you ever found yourself at a stand still in your decorating with no idea what to do next? Whether it is because you aren’t sure what pieces would look best in the space, or what would meet your practical needs, or just because you’ve been distracted by life…it is easy to get off track. For my master […] Read more…
If anyone knows small bathroom spaces it’s me! When my husband and I chose to give up the “Master” bedroom in our house for a private bathroom, it means we moved into the bedroom with the tiniest closet and an itsy bathroom. Ha, if you can really call it a “master” bedroom, or a closet, or […] Read more…
Like most of you, I’m a sucker for an inspirational home tour. While we love to virtually browse through images of gorgeous homes and imagine ourselves enjoying these spaces, nothing is quite like being in the space itself. Experiencing firsthand the flow and beauty of the space, and learning what functions work best for how […] Read more…