Upcycle books to enhance your decor
I love adding books to my decor, but affordable books that fit my style are not always available. I’ve found an easy way to upcycle thrifted books that look beautiful and can be tailored to fit into any decor style. Coffee table books make great risers and bases for decor pieces. Smaller hard-back books also […]
Make your foyer more inviting by moving the coat closet door
Is the boring coat closet door the focal point of your home’s entryway? If your foyer has an adjoining entrance hall, you may be able to move the coat closet door for a more inviting entryway. Your foyer is one of the most important spaces in your home, because it welcomes guests. Continue reading to […]
Give the interior side of your front door a color update
Could the inside of your front door use a facelift? Is the interior side of your front door the same white trim paint color that you’ve used throughout your house? Does it match all of the other white doors in your home? Until recently, mine fit both of these descriptions. Our front door was nondescript […]
How to make a decorative shower curtain without buttonholes or grommets
If you can sew a straight line, you can make this diy decorative shower curtain. You don’t even have to make buttonholes or add bulky grommets! While everyone seems to be installing glass tub and shower enclosures, I love a decorative shower curtain to add charm to a bathroom. We recently did some budget-friendly updates […]
Budget friendly guest bathroom updates
Bathroom renovations are expensive, but using paint and a little creativity, you can make budget friendly bathroom updates that have big impact. Our guest bathroom has gotten very little attention in the 23 years that we have lived here. While my daughter, Meghan, was home recently, she decided that it was time for some budget-friendly […]
Six reasons to add a cased opening between rooms
While everyone is tearing down walls to create an open-space floor plan, there are several good reasons to create a little bit of separation by adding a cased opening between two rooms. The addition of a transom window is the charming cherry on top. Reasons to add a cased opening Our kitchen, breakfast nook and […]
How to install hidden hinges on 90s oak cabinets
Why install hidden hinges After years of renovating, our kitchen is finally where I want it to be. One of the best updates we made was to replace our old hinges with soft-close hidden door hinges, also called European hinges. Our kitchen cabinets are 90s oak. Several years ago, I painted them for a much […]
Easy Heart-Shaped Napkin Fold Tutorial Using Napkin Rings
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for you and your sweetheart or hosting a February dinner party, this easy heart-shaped napkin fold tutorial using napkin rings will elevate your table and up the Valentine’s vibe. They would be fun for a Galentine’s lunch, too! A heart-shaped napkin for every February event My husband and I […]
My Painted Kitchen Cabinets After 11 Years
I have received a lot of questions about how my painted kitchen cabinets have held up. We started our kitchen renovation 11 years ago with a kitchen cabinet paint job. Many additional changes have happened since then (you can read about some of them here and here), but the painted cabinets have remained, and I […]
Design a New Kitchen Island for a Budget-Friendly Update
Replacing your kitchen island is a great way to give your whole kitchen an updated look. Design a new kitchen island for maximum function and new storage. Rethinking the kitchen layout We recently replaced our kitchen island, but we reused the existing island. Let me explain. Our 90s kitchen came with a kitchen desk. The […]