This year I decorated the house for fall starting in September and it quickly became a pumpkin explosion. Last week Jenna counted the number of pumpkins I used to decorate and it was over 120! I’ve got pumpkins everywhere! I’ve shared some of the fall decor on my IG feed and stories but saved the …
Our backyard patio has been a sanctuary this year. With COVID and quarantine, the outdoor space has become a commonly used extension of our living space for all of us. I’ve spent hours on the backyard patio relaxing, watching TV, reading and working on the computer and blog. Now that fall is here (although with …
Last week I posted before and after pictures from a DIY bathroom refresh. The transformation was astounding considering it was done on a dime with no major construction. Check out the blog post on the entire project HERE. One way to keep expenses down on any home project is to do it yourself (DIY). Many woman …
This may be the biggest bang for my buck update I’ve done so far. The transformation in the basement bathroom is astounding! The room appears larger, is way more functional and although there’s no natural light it is much brighter. Since there was no major construction in the space I was able to DIY …
When we pulled into the driveway after spending a week away at Red River Gorge, I can’t believe how uplifted I was by seeing my front porch all decorated for fall and the potted mums in bloom. It was an instant pick me up. Do you decorate your front porch? If not you should! A …
Throw pillows are a great way to add some personality, color and texture into a space. They are a must have decorative accessory. Plus pillows are inexpensive and fun to experiment with during different seasons and holidays. Here are some throw pillow ideas for perfecting your decorative pillow game in your home. Vary texture instead …
While out shopping I picked up a bunch of fresh leafy greenery and eucalyptus for $7 at Costco. With a knobby jar from Home Goods I was able to throw together a quick and easy kitchen centerpiece that is fresh, natural and smells so good. Fresh eucalyptus beats out any candle that I burn to …
Ella recently moved into a house where she is attending her first year of law school. Her house is a cute one-story ranch that has an open kitchen/family room floor plan with three quaint bedrooms and two bathrooms. She moved in last month and has settled in and is now ready for some decor to …
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I decided to attempt the over range vent hood DIY install myself after I received a few quotes to hire it done for me. All the quotes came in around $500. So I had 500 reasons to try to install it on my own even though I had never done it before. I’m fairly handy …
I enjoy dressing up our dining room table for the holidays . We don’t use the table often (like never) and it’s in the main part of our house so it’s the perfect stage for a holiday tablescape that is seen but never used. I’m budget conscious when I do a tablescape and I enjoy …