Beautiful Design for Everyday
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… Read More
This Ikea home office makeover on a budget features the Kallax bookshelf as a room divider, a Linnmon table desk hack, a comfy chair, pegboards, and more! 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… Read More
Considering a backyard gazebo or pergola? We bought and installed a Yardistry Gazebo from Costco three years ago. Read about our experience before you buy! Three years ago we did a major backyard overhaul. One of the top items on my wish list was some kind of covered outdoor living room with comfy seating. I wanted to lay on the… Read More
This easy DIY painted play rug is perfect for Li’l Woodzeez, Calico Critters, Little People, and more! It’s the perfect mat for hours of imaginative play! Lately, my girls are obsessed with Lil’ Woodzeez. Do you remember Calico Critters from when you were a kid? Basically, Woodzeez are very similar. Some of the animal families come with a little booklet,… Read More
Make stylish modern indoor planters using cheap pots from the dollar store and Ikea! These unique pots will be perfect for your houseplants. 021 We’re in the middle of a rare snowpocalypse here in Seattle this week. And last week too. It’s been really fun and pretty, but all good things must come to an end, and I’m going to… Read More
My friends Denise & Sean over at Helping Hunny have put together a great list of tips to help couples navigate DIY and home improvement projects without killing each other. I’m excited to be featured in their post today. Come and check it out HERE! The article features advice from the following bloggers: Totally Home Improvement Jessica, from the Vanderveen… Read More
I can’t wait to show you our small laundry room makeover! It is revolutionizing our laundry process… and making so much less clutter in the hallway. Now if the laundry would just fold and put itself away we’d be all set! This was before… a really basic setup with the washer and dryer side-by-side, and a single wire shelf above… Read More
We are slowly but surely conquering our backyard. Last summer we added an awesome sunken fire pit area, and this summer I’m working on dressing it all up a bit. One of the things that bothered me was these large bare sections of fence. We’ve done a lot of projects lately, so I decided not to push my luck this… Read More
Install easy, removable string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance! They’re quick, inexpensive, and very simple! 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 tutorial for the quick and… Read More
This simple and budget-friendly dining patio makeover transforms a small ugly concrete slab patio into a beautiful outdoor dining room. So we’ve got this very basic builder-grade patio and steps behind our basic builder-grade house. There’s nothing particularly wrong with them, but the patio could use some livening up. To make matters worse, I bought a grey outdoor dining set… Read More
I specialize in designing casual everyday spaces for real families. I can help you do it yourself, or I can design it for you. Read More…
