Beautiful Design for Everyday
This easy kintsugi how-to is a perfect first wabi sabi project. These beautiful coasters are made with tiles and gold leaf paint. Kintsugi, or wabi sabi, is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery or ceramics with gold. It creates beautifully unique and imperfect pieces. I’ve tried five or six different kintsugi projects now. I’ve found that vases, cups, and… Read More
These tea party decorating ideas are perfect for a Mother’s Day afternoon tea, birthday party, or any special celebration! A pretty table setting, some tea, and favorite treats are all you need! My favorite Mother’s Day tradition is a tea party! My mom and sister and I get to sit and drink tea with all our little loves. Everyone gets… Read More
Give wood crates a modern makeover with this simple painting tutorial. The crates are perfect for storing toys, books, games, and more! I’ve had these old storage crates- which I painstakingly painted in ugly colors ten years ago, for well, ten years. It’s time for a makeover! But I’ve been avoiding it because they’re covered in a shiny enamel, and… 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
If you can draw lines and dots, you can make these inexpensive and fun modern indoor planters! All you need is pots and paint pens! Anyone who’s spent time on my blog recently knows that I’m a big fan of indoor plants. I don’t care if they’re real or fake, I want them in my house! But it’s not cheap… Read More
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… 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
Take your decor from Christmas to Winter cozy with these simple Winter decorating ideas using throw pillows and blankets. Are things starting to feel a bit bare and empty now that the Christmas decorations are put away? We’re still in the middle, actually just the beginning of Winter. So today I’m going to show you how to transition your living… Read More
Transition from Christmas to Winter with these inexpensive but cozy Winter throw pillows and throw pillow covers. They will bring texture and warmth to your sofa or bed during the colder months! Does your house feel a bit forlorn after you take down the tree and put away the Christmas decorations? It’s still Winter, and I’d say that calls for… 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…
