STOP PINNING. START DOING.
4th of July is right around the corner and summer is the peak season for backyard barbecues, graduation parties, and warm weather celebrations. If you’re planning (or thinking) about hosting a party this summer, you’re probably trying to get your backyard ready! People get so focused on preparing the food and drinks, they sometimes forget to decorate and care for their backyard. I have some tips to get your backyard celebration ready in time for the 4th of July!
You guys know how much I love hardwood flooring in all the rooms in my house. No tile, no carpet, just my hardwood flooring! Although it’s a great flooring option to keep clean as a parent of three kids, it’s not the most cozy or comfortable thing to have under your feet. In order to add warmth to my space, I have an area rug in every single room of the house! Picking out the perfect area rug can be tricky, but I got you covered!
You know I am a lover of all things tiny and small…small fairy gardens, tiny lite-brites, etc. You name it, I love it! When it comes to DIY, decorating small spaces can have its challenges. But it doesn’t have to be difficult, especially with these decorating ideas for small spaces.
Did the groundhog see its shadow this year? I’m not sure if we are in for a longer winter or an early spring, but either way I can feel the change coming! I love spring because it gives a sense of new-ness and a fresh start. If you know me, that’s kind of my thing. I love embracing a new beginning! Start fresh by welcoming the new season with these 5 easy ways to update your porch for spring.
I always try to create spaces that feel inspiring and beautiful, but it can be a difficult challenge to create a space that feels like you when you are renting. I know there are so many people who feel like they can’t DIY while they are renting. But, I think it’s time to stop pinning and start doing these renter-friendly DIY hacks so you can enjoy the space you are living in now.
There are two things I am always looking for when it comes to my house…1. Creative ways to decorate and 2. Ways to keep things organized. In all of my DIY adventures, floating shelves are a great way to accomplish both of those things (and more). I love being able to conquer that space of both function and beauty so I am sharing why you need floating shelves in your space.
Entryways can be a tricky place to tackle in your home. So many important things happen there. You welcome family and friends. Send off kids to school. Yet, the space isn’t quite big enough to be its whole own room. No matter how big or small a space is, I think it is important to make your home feel like an extension of you. That is why I’ve created a list of entryway essentials so that you can update your space and create something you love.
I may not be the first person to whip up a homemade meal from scratch, but I do enjoy being in the kitchen. Especially when the kitchen design is full of personality! It is the DIYer in me. I’m inspired by the designs around me. Not feeling inspired by your kitchen? Your kitchen needs to be the perfect place for gathering, deep conversations, and impromptu dance parties. This is why I am sharing how to upgrade a builder-grade kitchen. I want you to have the kitchen of your dreams!
I love living in an area that has warm weather, but it doesn’t always feel like Christmas this time of the year. There is just something about all those Christmas movies and family photos that make you feel like you need to have chilly weather and snow for it to really be Christmas. I will be honest, snow is magical but you just have to know how to make your home feel like Christmas in a warm climate.
Kid’s rooms are so fun! I love thinking about my little ones and dreaming up spaces where they can let their imaginations run wild. It was actually my main priority when moving into my new house. While there aren’t any rules when it comes to putting together a kid’s room, there are some essentials that every kid’s room needs. Of course, we all want to make sure our kids have everything they need and more, so make sure you check out this list of the 5 essentials every kid’s room needs.