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.
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.
Storybook-Inspired Boy Nursery Mood Board
This nursery was inspired by this whimsical canvas. I designed it to feel charming and timeless, with furniture that can grow with the child and a palette of neutral yet playful colors—making it easy to transition into a toddler room.
Traditional Cottage-Style Bedroom Mood Board
When I found this beautiful wallpaper, I felt inspired to create a bedroom mood board around it. The final result is a mix of old and new elements, with a warm and cozy vibe—English country style blended with traditional cottage influences.
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.
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.
Get Ready for Patio Season
The weather is getting warmer, and the afternoons are lasting longer. Spring is finally here! That means two things (three, if you count allergy season—but let's not go there): Happier moods and outdoor dining! Is your patio ready for the warm weather? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
A Tour of Our Home’s Favorite Wallpaper Styles
For me, wallpaper is a true source of creativity and endless inspiration with its vibrant mix of colors and patterns. I always tell people, if you’re struggling with a color palette, start with the art—and in this case, wallpaper is the art of the walls! Whenever I share photos of our home, I get so many questions about the wallpaper I’ve used, so I thought I’d put together a post featuring the top 5 favorites from my followers (and, of course, mine too).