Several years ago when my husband and I were looking to buy our first home in a new city after college, it didn’t take us long into our hunt to realize there was one style of home that was most common: the raised ranch and split level home. Majority of houses in our budget and…
If you are looking for a good neutral without any blue or yellow undertones, accessible beige SW 7036 is the perfect paint color for you. In fact, it’s one of the most popular Sherwin Williams paint colors because of its versatility and it happens to be one of my favorites as well! In this blog…
For the last few years now I have been on a kick for affordable boho rugs. You know, the vintage-inspired beautiful rugs that you see in many of Studio McGee’s designs. They add so much warmth, color and texture to a space, but the boho vintage inspired looks are amazing at hiding dirt (perfect for…
Do you want to paint your baseboards but have no idea where to start? This blog post will share everything you need to know about painting baseboards, what kind of paint to use, if you need to sand baseboards before painting, how to paint baseboards with carpet. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience….
If you have wood trim and baseboards, then chances are you’ve considered painting them white for an updated look. You might be wondering, what are the best white paint colors for trim and doors? Below are my 6 favorites that are tried and true: White Dove Benjamin Moore Simply White Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White Benjamin…
After painting our brick fireplace, I always envisioned mounting our flat screen TV above the fireplace. It was the location that made the most sense and created a central focal point in our living room. However, our house was built in the 80’s, well before flat screens were a thing. There was no electrical or…
If you have a brick fireplace, you may have considered painting it for an updated look. Today’s post will walk you through the steps I took to achieve my painted brick fireplace in one afternoon and the materials needed (hint: it’s not actually paint). All you need is a spray bottle filled with water, rags,…
Our bedroom makeover is complete! Six weeks ago we embarked on the One Room Challenge, where we have six weeks to finish decorating a room. I always love this because the challenge is a great way to finish a project you might be putting off. Nothing like a deadline to light a fire under you…
Rugs are an easy and impactful way to ad a little texture, color, and pattern. Every single room in your home can benefit from a rug, but especially the bedroom. They anchor the bed, especially in larger bedrooms, and the soft landing is nice on those chilly mornings if you have wood or tile floors….
Welcome to week 4 of the One Room Challenge! A group of bloggers and I are tackling one room in 6 weeks and sharing weekly progress. Here’s a little recap of the past 3 weeks if you missed my previous blog post updates: Week 1 – Large Master Bedroom Ideas & Inspiration Week 2 –…