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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News flash! Faux plants are OKAY now. Yes. You read that right. Not just okay, they’re making a huge style comeback, and it’s my opinion that every room needs at least 3 indoor plants. Real plants are great, but not everyone wants to care for them. I use plants, occasionally real, but usually fake, in just about every space I…
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This post was sponsored by Blue Ridge Tools. All opinions are my own. It originally appeared on Hometalk.com. Raise your hand if you have an old Ikea Expedit or Kallax bookshelf somewhere in your house! You know the ones with the cubes… I think it’s safe to say just about everyone has owned at least one… or maybe three. These units…
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These affordable and stylish outdoor rugs will refresh your patio, deck or porch! Bring color and pattern to your outdoor living space! An outdoor rug is a great way to pull together and define a seating area. It’s also great for covering an ugly deck or patio! I love how rugs have transformed my own patios and porch, and I…
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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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This design studio makeover is full of simple Ikea home office furniture ideas to inspire you! It features the Kallax bookshelf as a room divider. Ikea Home Office Ideas… As my design business and blog have grown, I’ve realized that I need a larger dedicated workspace, as well as some storage for files and camera equipment, backdrops, art supplies, etc….
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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, removable 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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This budget-friendly beach house bunk room is the perfect vacation sleepover spot for the kids. The Ikea MYDAL bunk beds have a built-in storage hack. This is a project my family has been dreaming up for a few years. A bunk room at my parents’ beach house for the six grandkids! What could be more fun??? We got it started back in December,…
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How do you choose the right man cave decor that’s stylish and masculine? Here are 70+ masculine wall art ideas and office decor for men! Ever since we went into lockdown three months ago, I’ve been chipping away at the TV room/closet office makeover. Really this room is for Peter. He doesn’t like the term “man cave,” so I don’t…
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At this point, we don’t know what school will look like next Fall. But what we do know is that we’ll be learning from home at least a few days a week. We may even choose an all-online school option. I just don’t know yet. And to be perfectly honest, I’ve never had any desire to homeschool my kids. AT…
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Sew your own DIY outdoor throw pillows with this easy step by step tutorial! You can use your outdoor fabric as-is or use paint and fabric stencils. Making outdoor throw pillows is exactly the same as making indoor throw pillows. Whaaaaat????? The only difference is the fabric you use- and maybe the choice of filling too. But the making part?…
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Many people treat lighting as an afterthought when they’re designing and decorating their bedrooms. After all, there’s usually a light fixture mounted smack in the middle of the ceiling. What more could you need? A lot, as it turns out! Lighting a bedroom (or any room) is part art, part science. But never fear! We’re going to walk through the…
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