I’ve been adding a few little animals in unexpected places for a bit of whimsy and fun. Some of them guests stumble upon and it makes them laugh. I love that! It started with a peacock table lamp that I couldn’t leave the store without. There was even a capiz lamp shade option. I have… Read More Adding adorable animal decor
Spring is here and it’s time to get outside! We’ve been intentionally spending more time outdoors as a family and it’s made a huge difference in finding rest on Sunday afternoons. There’s something about dining outside that feels happy and special, isn’t there? I’ve partnered with World Market to share my favorite outdoor dining finds… Read More Top 10 outdoor dining World Market finds
Let’s talk easy-care indoor plants, air purifying plants, fertilizer and mealy bugs. It’s Saturday! The day I water my plants and fuss over them just a bit. Today we’ll propagate a monstera and deal with mealy bugs. I’m not a great plant mom — here are the ones that have survived. (Also, I can’t find… Read More Simple indoor plant care
I did an impromptu home tour on YouTube, sharing all my frugal DIYs and paint jobs. (And how they’re holding up!) I’ll take you into each room and show you how I saved thousands and just how many things one girl can paint! Design doesn’t have to be expensive. I hope I can give you… Read More Frugal home tour
Some of my Instagram friends have been joking with me about how I keep painting and repainting things in this space and they’re right! “Didn’t you just stencil that?” they said. Yes, I did. I have painted every surface in this area at least twice, some four! We’re going to take a look at how… Read More All my living room “mistakes”
This lanai is finally done! I painted the doors Magnolia green, painted the checkerboard pattern on the pool deck and now I’ve added some vintage lounge chairs. Today I’m sharing all my ideas to refresh your own outdoor space for spring and make it your own little oasis. And I’ve got a great hack at… Read More 10 ideas to refresh your patio
I learned a new technique for faux wood painting! It’s only two steps and I was truly astonished by the result! It’s such a pretty, raw wood tone. I want to do this to everything in my house now! After the frames turned out so well, I turned to Instagram and TikTok to vote on… Read More Faux wood painting + colorful DIY art
Need a blank wall solution? How about wallpaper? I’m so excited about this dramatic heron mural I just put up in my living room! I’ve painted this wall black, then back to white, but it always felt a bit bland. Well not any more. I’m apparently addicted to wallpaper. This is my sixth or seventh… Read More How to apply peel and stick wallpaper
Overhead lighting can be harsh. Let’s cozy things up with these eight lighting ideas. Southwest Florida gets a thunderstorm about every day at two or three o’clock. It’s dark and gloomy, but with these tricks, it makes the day perfect to curl up with a book or cuddle in for family movie time. 1. Table… Read More 8 ideas for cozy lighting
I’m still trying to figure out what to do with all the ledges in my house! I didn’t know what to do with the one in the reading nook so it’s been blank for three years. But she’s all styled now and ready for her shelfie! Today I’m sharing my favorite things to use on… Read More How to style shelves and ledges
Brass was all the rage in the ’90s. Then everyone went for brushed nickel (which I still love!) and now brass is back! Well, I know that’s not breaking news. It’s been back for awhile, but it always takes me a minute to hop onto trends. This wall full of switches was a bit of… Read More Switching out plastic wallplates for bronze
Do you have ledges in your house you have no idea what to do with like me? Well I have an idea for you today! I have been staring at this ledge for years without a clue what to put there. Or leave it blank. Shelves? Fill it in? Finally I decided to throw a… Read More Snake plant basket ledge