Learn how to make scented candles for Fall in any container you choose with this quick and easy tutorial! DIY scented candles are the perfect way to add some cozy Fall cheer to your home! I wanted my candles to be earthy and a little bit rustic, so I headed to Goodwill and looked for…
Make these easy citronella candles to repel mosquitoes and enjoy outdoor entertaining! They’re pretty and the keep the bugs away! I absolutely love outdoor entertaining in the Summer. But I don’t love mosquitoes (who does?). Citronella candles are one of my favorite ways to keep pesky bugs at bay… but they can be expensive. And…
Want to hang string lights over your backyard or patio, but not sure how? Learn how with this comprehensive guide! Who doesn’t love a backyard party under glowing string lights on a warm Summer’s evening? But figuring out how and where to hang the lights, which type to buy, and how many you need can…
When many of us started working from home back in March of last year, we set up a folding table in the corner, borrowed a chair from the dining room, and hung an old bed sheet on the wall behind the desk to block the messy kitchen from view. And that worked… for a little…
How to Plan Your Outdoor Space The key to any successful design project is pre-planning. Please don’t skip the planning phase and jump right to shopping for shiny things. If you do your homework now, you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches and wasted money later! Plan Ahead With any outdoor project there will be…
A backyard dining space gets a stylish Boho patio makeover for Summer! Today I’m so excited to share my new patio refresh. My old Ikea patio dining set was still in great shape after five years. All except the plastic composite table top, which seemed to absorb everything that touched it. Anything oily seemed to…
Create these ultra-easy portable outdoor string light poles in 15 minutes! They’re perfect if you’re renting or don’t want to dig holes! A few years ago, I wrote this post on how to hang string lights from simple removable poles. It quickly became the most popular post on my entire site. I’ve created some variations…
Want to make your backyard feel like a fancy beach resort? Make these easy DIY outdoor curtains. They seriously take 10 minutes, and cost about $15 each. I wanted curtains for my Costco gazebo, but the pristine whiteness was part of the appeal. And the idea of taking my gazebo curtains down to wash them…
A cozy backyard patio gets a colorful Bohemian makeover! We added a Costco gazebo to the backyard several years ago, and I’ve been in love with my outdoor living room ever since! But it was time for a little refresh! This time I wanted brighter colors and a fun Boho-chic vibe. Almost everything in this…
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…
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…
Turn a closet into a small home office nook! This modern “cloffice” features several clever Ikea office ideas and hacks, and easy DIY projects. I’ve been working on our TV room/Peter’s home office for the past month since we’ve all been housebound. And this past week, I booted him out of his office so I…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 a few years back, and one of the top things on my wishlist was string lights. The problem?…