I’m convinced our most recent room makeover — a bedroom we redid for friends — achieved its biggest impact because we were intentional about lighting. Have you ever finished decorating and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel as cozy as the rooms I pin on Pinterest?” Most people’s instinct is to add another throw pillow. More … Read more

I believe almost every room can benefit from a fireplace. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. full disclosure Living room? Definitely. Bedroom? Absolutely. Back porch? Been there, built that. A fireplace can transform a blank wall that feels like it needs something into a warm, intentional focal point. But installing a traditional … Read more

I may never pick a white paint color the same way again. We’re mid-renovation on our friends’ bedroom and I wanted a warm, creamy white for the walls. Sounds simple—until you realize “warm creamy white” could describe thousands of shades. While narrowing down samples, I tried a little trick I’d heard about: figure out which … Read more

Sometimes a piece of furniture doesn’t need a full transformation — it just needs one small change. We recently scored a nearly-new sofa on Facebook Marketplace for a steal. The upholstery was in excellent condition, it was comfortable, and it suited our space perfectly. The only issue? One small detail kept it from feeling finished. … Read more

Sometimes the smallest updates make the biggest difference. This week Robert and I completed a few quick curb appeal projects around the garage—each one took just an afternoon, but together they completely transformed the look. If you’ve been following along, you might remember this section of the house already had a makeover years ago. Nine … Read more

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. full disclosure In a small bedroom, every piece of furniture needs to pull double duty. Recently I replaced a simple bench with a woven bedroom storage bench, and it quickly became one of the most practical storage solutions I’ve tried. It proved that swapping a decorative … Read more

A product test of the best copper spray paints, ranked from best to worst and compared with real copper to guide your next DIY project. When I began planning an outdoor lighting update for our home, I wanted the warm, classic look of copper lanterns without the high price tag of genuine copper fixtures. I … Read more

One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “Wait… your ceilings are only 8 feet?” That question comes up even more now that our living room fandelier went viral. The number one comment I see is, “Would that work with my 8-foot ceilings?” Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Our home was built in the … Read more

This post is sponsored by Samplize. All opinions are my own. Recently, Robert and I visited Newport, Rhode Island to celebrate an anniversary and toured The Breakers. Ever since, I’ve been completely captivated by The Gilded Age—especially one room in the Russell family’s mansion. It’s that beautiful gray-green room with gilded millwork that keeps replaying … Read more

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love finding ways to make beautiful things happen without spending a fortune. That same mindset applies to travel. This post contains affiliate links. If you apply for a credit card or make a purchase through one of my links, I may earn a commission at … Read more