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 […]
Valentine decor ideas for the month of February
Do you like to add Valentine decor to your house? Today, I’m joining four blogging friends to share decorating and entertaining ideas for the month of love! From table setting ideas to centerpieces to romantic vignettes, we’ve got you covered. Your home will feel like love is in the air! An elegant touch In my […]
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 […]
Tips for Styling Fall Scented Candles
They say that the sense of smell is most closely linked to emotions and memory. Fall is my favorite season, and the scents of seasonal warm spices elicit fond memories for me. Some of my favorite memories include: sitting on fresh hay riding through the pumpkin patch to find the perfect prize for carving, visits […]
Ideas to Decorate for Fall in Shades of Green, Brown and Gold
Traditional fall colors in shades of orange and red are beautiful for the fall season. I love to see them in nature and in other people’s homes, but I like to be surrounded by calmer colors. So, I take a non-traditional route and decorate in a color palette of green, brown, gold and white. I […]
Three Ways to Style a Vintage Kitchen Cabinet
Welcome to the Virtual Book Club! I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with a culinary post, both inspired by the month’s book. Bringing back memories This month’s book club choice […]
Tips for Planning a Fundraiser Inspired by The Help
Welcome to the Virtual Book Club! I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with a culinary post, both inspired by the month’s book. The Help by Kathryn Stockett If you’ve read […]