Pre-Teen Bedroom Refresh: How to Do LED Lights the Right Way

As my boys have grown, the space has naturally evolved too, so it was time to refresh the room to better fit their style. And of course, like most pre-teens and teens, they wanted LED lights in their bedroom. But it wouldn’t be me if I just stuck them on the wall! So I’m showing you how I installed them in a creative way, so you can try it too.

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5 Easy Ways to Transition Your Home Decor for Fall

The calm before the storm—fall is my favorite season for home decor. I love decorating for Christmas, but there’s something so special about adding subtle fall touches and warm accents throughout my home. The best part? You don’t need to spend a fortune. Today, I’m sharing easy ways to transition your home decor for fall using simple pieces you can find at your local store—or even better, items you probably already own.

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Two DIY IKEA Hacks: How to Make Furniture Look Custom

These two projects came to life out of a need for specific furniture pieces, using what I already had on hand, and sticking to a budget. Both of these DIYs are built around a plain Ikea piece (the IKEA Havsta cabinet). Spoiler alert: they turned out even better than I expected. And since so many of you loved them when I shared them on Instagram, I’m breaking down all the details in this post.

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Our Home’s Interior Color Story

A question I get asked often is about the colors in our home. So, I’ve finally compiled all the shades used in every room into one post! I’m also sharing the colors we’ve tried in the past and how sometimes it takes a few attempts to find the perfect one. I hope this inspires you to experiment with color in your own space!

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DIY Project: Building a Budget-Friendly Faux Fireplace

This is the first space you see when you walk into our home—and although it’s changed a lot over the past five years, it always felt like something was missing.

Adding the fireplace completely transformed the vibe of the room. It’s hard to believe it wasn’t always there! The brick brought in so much warmth and character, and having a proper focal point finally tied the living and dining areas together.

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