Sharing a full blog post of the before photos of our home and measurements! I like to be transparent and helpful, my only reason for sharing measurements and cost. Our home is on one acre. One of the most important things for us in our home buying journey is being able to comfortably afford it. We bought this home because it was in the neighborhood we wanted to live. We would pick location over square feet every time. Exterior Before- Exterior After- Entry Before- Entry After- Family Room Before- Family Room After- Kitchen Before- Kitchen After- ... Read More
We Painted our Piano- Best Tips for Painting a Piano
I have wanted to paint our piano since we got it off FB Marketplace, but I held off because it was such a pretty piano, gorgeous wood... I thought it would grow on me. That being said, it wasn't the right look for us. I wanted something a little more funky, less traditional. Plus the wood felt dark wherever I put it in our home. Taking my own advice, if you don't like it, change it! Don't fight the urge to paint something! Piano Before- Design Plan- ... Read More
Ella’s Back to School Clothes and Her Bedroom Sources
I asked Ella to help me put her back to school outfits together to share. I loved all the fun things she found, reminded me a lot of her bedroom style! Sharing all her fun finds, some amazing deals and our favorite shoes! Teen Girl Clothes- Shoes and Socks- Favorite Adidas- Ella's Bedroom- ... Read More
Making the Bed- Bedding Inserts and our Latest Bedding
The key to a fluffy bed is all about the bedding inserts! I have worked in a high-end design store since I was 15, a lot of years! I bought my first fluffy duvet when I was 20, and it cost around $300, I saved up for it, I wanted fluffy bedding instead of any pair of name brand shoes or bag. And guess what, I had that same duvet, for 20ish years, up until maybe 4 years ago, when I gave it to someone for a bedroom makeover. When you buy quality inserts, they last and they are the foundation to every good bed. Bedding Inserts and Bedding Basics- ... Read More
Older Teen Boy Room- Plaid Wallpaper and Moody Paint Color with Shiplap Ceiling
My good friend Mike Bowen has been wanting to upgrade her son Liam's room. Everything was white and just wasn't feeling finished. Liam is a senior in High School and all around good kid! We really like Liam, and wanted to help Miko do something fun in his room...something that will last long after his teen years! Design Plan for Teen Boy- Teen Boy Bedroom- Fluffy Bedding Favorites- Reading Nook- Desk- ... Read More
White Walls to a Cozy Blue Wallpaper Room
I met Dave and Jenny Butler through instagram! I had been following him for a while on his podcast and on his social media. He has a religious podcast (called Don't Miss This) that I have always found to be exactly what I needed to hear, and they have sent such kind uplifting messages. I wanted to see if I could do something for them, and give them a restful space that reflected their interests and personalities. I asked if I could give them a bedroom makeover! Luckily they agreed, so I put together a plan and we got started! Sharing ways to make a large room look inviting and cozy. Bedroom ... Read More
Guest Room- Maximize the Space- Fold Away Beds and Daybeds
Do you host guests often? Or maybe more around the holidays? We LOVE to host guests. I haven’t always had a dedicated guest room, when we lived in Connecticut our family room sofa turned into a guest bed. Now we have rooms designated for guests and sleepovers, but still, always trying to maximize our guest space. No matter the size of your home you can turn any space into a guest space for a short time. Sharing our tips and tricks, including ways everyone can sleep comfortably! Beds that easily hide away or add an extra bed- Guest Room Sources- Triplet Guest ... Read More
Lola’s Bedroom- Most recent Photos and Sources
When we bought this 1970's home in Utah back in November 2020, I wasn’t sure we were going to add a second floor. I originally liked the idea of adding faux dormers to give the front a little more curb appeal. We decided to do the second floor addition, which is where the girls bedrooms and bathroom are, they love it!! I linked everything I could at the end of this post! Lola helped me pick most everything for her room. She basically likes what I like. I could have done it all without her knowing and she would have been thrilled. But I kept her in the loop, mostly for fun and for us to ... Read More
Design Board New Finds from Wayfair- Nursery Plan, Outdoor Sale and Primary Bedroom
I partnered with Wayfair and picked out my favorites for a family room, different bed options and great rugs. Also put together two different bedroom plans, fun to see what the difference a rug makes! Spotted New Wayfair Home Decor Finds- Shop these living room finds HERE Bedroom Idea 1- Bedroom Sources HERE Bedroom Idea 2- Bedroom Sources HERE Rug Options- Rugs HERE Bed Options- Bed options HERE Guest Room and Nursery Plan- Shop this plan HERE JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. ... Read More
Kitchen Shelf Styling Tips and Target Finds
I pulled everything off my kitchen shelves and gave them a good cleaning. It's nice to start with a blank space, a fresh start. I had found some really cute kitchen items at Target and couldn't wait to get to work styling them...but want to make my new items look collected. Sharing my tips! While shopping I noticed a lot of copper, ceramics and greens trending. I'll show you how I bought some new items and mixed them with things I already have. PS- find all the paint colors in our home and cabinet colors HERE. Our dark counters are soapstone and our Island is marble. Target Home Decor ... Read More
