Nesting With Grace

One of my favorite parts of putting Ella’s dorm together was finding little ways to make a very basic space feel cozy and more like her. We didn’t do anything complicated or permanent, just a handful of DIY projects that added warmth, personality, and function. These are five simple DIY ideas that can work in a dorm, apartment, rental, bedroom, or really anywhere you want to add a little more character. 1. Add Café Curtains Where You Want to Hide the Clutter 2. Transform a Wall With Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper 3. Hang a Pendant Light From the ... Read More

I know I say I love a lot of the rooms we make over, but this one might actually be my favorite. This room belongs to Kenzie, one of Lola’s best friends. She’s been around our family so much that we really do love her like one of our own, which made getting to do this room for her extra special. And her reaction? THE BEST. She walked in and said, “It doesn’t even feel like I’m in the same room.” She was so happy, so grateful, and genuinely excited about every little thing. We had so much fun doing this one, but watching her take it all in at the end made it even better. The ... Read More

There’s something about fall that makes me want to cozy up our home a little more. I didn’t completely change our dining room for the season, but a few new pieces, some pretty fall details, and a cozy family night made me fall in love with this space all over again. Mixing Up the Seating Making the Table Feel Cozy A Few Fall Touches Around the Room Fall Cake + A Movie ... Read More

There’s something about fall that makes me want to cozy up every room in the house and our bedroom was first on my list. I didn’t change a ton, but some new bedding, warmer layers, and a little vanity desk completely changed the feel of the room. It’s softer, cozier, and feels so good heading into fall. New Bedding for Fall Get The Look The New Vanity Desk A Few Cozy Details for Fall ... Read More

We gave Lola’s room a little refresh with new bedding, and it reminded me how much I love creating bedrooms for my girls that feel like them. And if her new duvet looks familiar…it is! We used the same duvet in Ella’s college room, and I love how completely different it looks in each space. While we were freshening up Lola’s room, I thought I’d share some of my favorite teen bedroom essentials. The things my girls actually use and love in their rooms. 1. Bedding They LOVE 2. A Get-Ready Spot 3. A Full-Length Mirror 4. A Place for All Their ... Read More

After decorating Ella and Nyxon’s individual rooms, we turned our attention to the spaces they would share. We wanted the living room, kitchen, hallway and vanity area to feel just as cozy and personal as their bedrooms. We brought quite a few things from home, mixed in pieces I’ve collected over the years and found renter-friendly ways to add color and softness. The finished space feels more like a tiny apartment than a basic dorm suite! Creating a Home Away From Home Ella's Dorm Bedroom- A Cozy Little Living Room Adding Personality to the Kitchen A Tiny ... Read More

When we started planning Ella’s dorm room, we also got to make over her roommate Nyxon’s room! Since they were already friends, it made the whole experience even more fun. We used many of the same cozy ideas but changed the colors and details to give each room its own personality. Making the Space Her Own Making the Bed the Cozy Center of the Room Creating a Cozy Bedside Creating a Little Vanity Area Softening the Room With Curtains ... Read More

When we decorated Ella’s dorm room, I’ll admit, we went all out! We added peel-and-stick wallpaper, and while some people may have thought it was a little excessive for a dorm room, decorating spaces is part of what I do for my job. We loved the idea of making her room feel special, and once we got started, the wallpaper was actually much more doable than you might think! Ella Dorm Room Before Ella Dorm Room After 1. Make the Bed Extra Comfortable and CUTE 2. Add Art That Feels Like You 3. Add Cozy Lighting 4. Bring in a Rug 5. Use Curtains to ... Read More

I know it’s still warm outside, but the second August hits, I start getting excited about all the cozy things. Not necessarily sweaters-and-boots weather quite yet… but I’m definitely ready for little touches of fall around the house. So I thought I’d round up a few of my fall favorites. The scents I can’t wait to start diffusing, some cute house finds, fall shoes and clothes I’m loving, and a pumpkin muffin recipe that is SO good. Basically, consider this your little head start on cozy season. Fall Porch Fall Scents Cute Fall Finds Fall Home ... Read More