A small front porch gets a modern makeover with boho macrame swings. This budget-friendly transformation is relaxing and beautiful! Happy almost Summer! I’ve always loved swings…I would even put them inside if I had the chance. But Peter has always shut down my plans for swings… in the gazebo, the back patio… and almost the front porch. But this year…
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Outdoor string lights are wildly popular, and for good reason! They feel magical and bring a warm, intimate ambiance to any party or outdoor living space. Inexpensive, simple for the average person to DIY, relatively easy to put up and take down with the seasons, and the list goes on… And if you’re still not sure what kind of lighting…
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Build a DIY indoor vertical garden for indoor hanging plants with this detailed tutorial. This living wall planter is a showstopper! My first big social distancing project is a makeover of our TV room/ Peter’s office. I painted the walls the first week we were home. Then we changed out the legs on the Ikea sectional to give it a…
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Cheap throw pillow covers are an easy and inexpensive way to change up your living room decor. These stylish throw pillows are colorful, modern, and Boho! It’s no secret that I’m a throw pillow cover superfan. I love them because they’re cheap (at least these ones are!) and they take up almost no storage space when not in use. Which…
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Build a simple DIY vertical garden for decorative succulents or modify it for vegetables, herbs, or flowers. It’s the perfect addition to any outdoor space. Last year for my birthday, I asked for a patio makeover. And as part of that, Peter built me an awesome vertical garden. He even installed irrigation tubes! I wrote about the patio makeover last…
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Modern houseplants are a must-have! Learn to style indoor plants like a pro with these 6 simple tips on pots, placement, and plant choice. I cannot tell you how excited I am that indoor plants are making a huge style comeback! I love love love them, so of course I’m working on turning my house into an indoor jungle. I’m…
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We received a counter-top spice rack as a wedding gift. It was great for a little while, but it only held 16 different spices. At first, I started buying more bottles that would fit in it and changing them out seasonally. Eventually, I just shoved things into this lovely spice bin.But when we moved to our current house I was…
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These easy toy storage ideas will save your sanity and help control the chaos of life with kids. I’ve got ideas for organizing books and games too! Toy storage, organization, and maintenance is a big struggle in my household. I have a hard enough time keeping track of my own stuff, so when you add small children moving things from…
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This small organized pantry closet on a budget with shelves and baskets is full of cheap and easy ideas to keep all your food visible and easy to access! I’m going to let you all in on a little secret: I was not born with the gift of organization. And as much as my parents tried to instill it in…
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This outdoor living room on a budget is a romantic spot for drinks by the fire. Cozy patio furniture and curtains complete the outdoor living space. I finally got around to taking photos of my all-time favorite space: my outdoor living room, and I can’t wait to share them with you! A few years ago we stayed at a resort…
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Install easy, outdoor string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance! They’re quick, inexpensive, and very simple! Watch the NEW Video Tutorial! I asked for a patio makeover for my birthday this year, and one of the top things on my wishlist was string lights. The problem? Nothing to hang them from. Here’s a…
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I’m putting together a list of my best resources to help you create a home office you love! Shoppable Home Offices 5 Modern, Budget-Friendly Home Office Ideas to Steal in 2021 Home Office Tours Ikea Home Office Ideas: My New Design Studio Reveal! Simple Ikea Desk Hack Tutorial Reading Nook Reveal Modern Closet Office Reveal! My Favorite Home Office Furniture…
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An interior designer shares her top picks for botanical and floral wallpaper for every room!
Recreate one of these modern home offices for yourself with inexpensive products from your favorite online stores! Are you ready for a new home office? Or maybe just a refresh? What if you could have your workspace designed by a professional, and all you had to do was order a few things online and set it all up? hOW dO…
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I love to give handmade gifts- they’re special, personal, and I just enjoy making them. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite DIY gift ideas. Click the links below for more details about each project, as well as a step-by-step tutorial. They’re perfect for Christmas, Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, you name it. Plus, some of these are…
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Learn how to make soy candles with this simple step-by-step tutorial. These natural handmade candles make perfect gifts! Natural soy candles are the perfect handmade gifts! When I first started researching natural candles, I quickly learned that candle-making is trickier than I had imagined. What’s more, every guide and tutorial I found recommended weighing out the wax and fragrance oils,…
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