You know that saying , "If you give a mouse a cookie". That is exactly how this project got started! My sister was hosting a party at her home and asked for some help refreshing her front room. Having people over is great motivation to do projects that we put off for too long! (about 10 years in this case!) I remember when my friend hosted a bridal shower for a mutual friend and we jokingly called it that $10,000 shower! I was happy to help my sister, after shopping for new accessories I knew that we needed to take it a step further, by 9pm that night, her husband was putting up a board and ... Read More
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House Plant Tour and Plant Care Tips
It's no secret, I am a big fan of houseplants. They add so much life to a room! And, if you get to know your little plant friend, aren't that hard to take care of. Recently I shared an article that 100% supports my plant addiction!! It said that NASA researchers have done studies on the best and most efficient ways to clean the air in space stations, and they recommend 18 plants for an 1800 square foot home or apartment. Plants can absorb toxins through their leaves and serve as a natural way to filter the air in your home! (article source). Does that convince you to buy some plants? Or make ... Read More
Pantry Refresh with Removable Lemon Wallpaper
One of my really good friends, Laila, lives in a gorgeous new home, with a huge pantry that could leave you slightly green with envy!! We all want more storage, right?? Her pantry was awesome before, but was missing personality and charm. Luckily there is a way to make an impact in every home. In this pantry we opted for a bold paint color and Lemon Removable wallpaper from my new collection! Pantry Before & After Ta-da! Isn't it just so much fun??? The wallpaper REALLY is the show stopper!!! I have it in the pink version, love this neutral backdrop too! PS- check out the entire ... Read More
Christmas Fireplace Mantle and our Narrow Christmas Tree
Having a fireplace is a real treat this time of year. This is our third year having a fireplace in this home. When we added this electric fireplace I had visions of swooping garland and stockings hung from the mantle. Vision came true this year. I brought out all my Christmas garland from past years and ended up layering it all here! It is very extra, but it feels very cozy and goes with our layered look. Since I beefed up the gland so much I kept the decor on the mantle pretty simple with art, battery candles and a mercury tree (our mercury tree is old). To attach all the garland I ... Read More
Little Girl gets a Bedroom
Did you see the kitchen post we did? Where we gave a friend (who is going through a divorce) some furniture and decor. I can only imagine how she feels with so many changes in her life, plus she is a school teacher trying to navigate all the changes. She is an amazing mom and trying to keep things as "normal" as she can for her sweet girls. And that means leaving most everything at their previous home with the kids Dad. Two of the three girls have beds and the littlest (who is Finn's friend) didn't have anything yet. I knew that our old girl's bed would be perfect for her with a few new ... Read More
House Details- Molding, Shiplap, Paint, Doors, Woven Shades and More
Creating a cozy home--especially with new construction or with a renovation-- is really in the finishing details. I wanted these details to come together in a way that felt like they'd been here all along and also be unique and modern. These small particulars can be overlooked by so many, but I get asked about them all the time--which makes me so happy! So I thought I would just do a blog post dedicated to all the "house details"! From the exact shiplap, doors, door hardware, paint and more! Let me know if I missed something! (Curtain rod HERE and Curtain Panels are older, ... Read More
Open Shelves in our Kitchen
I was SO excited about the idea of floating shelves in our kitchen that I couldn't wait to implement it. But it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be! Is that the case with most DIY projects? Ha! We didn't want to do open shelves instead of cabinets, while I love the look it just really wasn't practical, since our home is still only 1300 square feet (with our addition) we could use any cupboard and drawer we could get our hands on! So we left a small area in our kitchen for open shelves. The dilemma was what to make the shelves out of?! We were trying to decide between wood shelves to match ... Read More
Favorite Wall Sconces from Amazon and Magic Light Trick Round-Up!
I did a recap of the magic light trick on my instagram and I received a lot of requests to share my favorite sconces. I actually go to Amazon first, because free shipping and so many affordable options! If you are are new to the magic light trick, it is a trick I came up with over 2 years ago!!! Basically the magic light trick opens up the possibility to put a light anywhere in your home. You don't have to hard-wire anything and you do not need an outlet! You just need three things to create the magic light- Magic puck light HERE (these are my favorite and last 100 hours- plus comes with a ... Read More
Family Room in a Small Cape gets a Major Makeover
I remember the first time I saw this home I had tears well up in my eyes, because I knew I would makeover this entire home. It wasn't an accident we met them, it was a gift to us. We first went to this charming little cape, because Rachel (the mom) had written to us when we asked for local kids rooms to makeover. We selected her son Luke, to do a makeover for. Rachel wasn't home when Kevin and I went to see Lukes bedroom, and looking back, it was a blessing she wasn't. Rachels friend let us in to measure Lukes room, then she asked if we wanted to see all their home. It just needed some love. ... Read More
Living Room Affordable Cozy Makeover
Our good friends, Sarah and Joe have a cape, but very different than ours. They have the traditional stairs by the front door leading to the second floor, like we do, but off to the right they have a really large living room. It is a great space, that I have secretly had the itch to fix it up for her for awhile! Now, I bet you are thinking that you are never going to invite me over. Or the opposite, you want me to come in hopes that I rearrange your furniture in my head, then eventually follow through and do it in real life. I don't judge ANYONE for their home. But I can't help myself ... Read More