I’m writing this at 38 weeks pregnant and I can’t wait until I don’t have to wear maternity clothes anymore. It will still be several weeks, and I’m in no rush to get my “body back,” but thought making a guide for my spring capsule would help take my mind off the blah-ness of my current wardrobe. The vibe for this capsule is simple, casual and relaxed. Thinking loose fitting jeans…
We have small mudroom just off our garage. There’s no closet nearby and it’s a pass-through room to our laundry room and powder bath from our kitchen. It’s a busy space that desperately needs some revamp in looks and function. With help from KILZ® and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® paint I transformed the space into something with personality and functionality for our family. Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® paints…
I’ve had two vintage tattered quilts for a couple of months. They were too worn out to make a coat as I had planned, so they’ve stayed in my fabric stash. Until, I stumbled on this easy tote bag tutorial and instantly knew I needed to use my quilts to make the sweetest tote bags. The tutorial is super easy to follow and I’m already looking for more vintage quilts…
We moved into this home in August of 2020 and haven’t touched the basement – until now! If I’m being honest, our basement is kind of funky with a strange layout, but we do have one room that’s intended to be a second living space that I’ve been dying to get my hands on. There weren’t too many design hurdles in this space. It’s main issue is being very boring…
This past summer we sold our first home and it had me reflecting on the lessons we learned as first time DIY fixer uppers. I’m sharing my biggest regrets (luckily nothing major) from designing and renovating our first home. Mistake #1: Trim Color This one was just a rookie mistake. I went to the paint store to pick our trim color over my lunch break. We had a short window…
#1 Use What You Already Own & Restyle It Collect all your decor pieces and collect them on your dining table to start restyling. I find it best to clear of your surfaces and then add back in. Try to collect a variety of items – books, frames, candles, sculptural pieces, boxes plants and other organic objects. Then start with on are at a time like a dresser to layer…
