I’m convinced our most recent room makeover—a bedroom we re-did for friends—felt like the biggest transformation because we were intentional about lighting from the start. Have you ever finished decorating and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel as cozy as the rooms I pin on Pinterest?” Most people reach for another throw pillow, but more often … Read more

I firmly believe nearly every room can benefit from a fireplace. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. full disclosure Living room? Absolutely. Bedroom? Definitely. Back porch? We’ve done that before. Have a blank wall that needs something interesting? A fireplace is an easy way to add warmth and character without a major … Read more

I may never pick a white paint color the same way again. We’re in the middle of refreshing our friends’ bedroom, and I knew I wanted a warm, creamy white on the walls. Simple, right? Except “warm creamy white” describes thousands of paint shades. While narrowing down samples, I tried a trick I’d heard about: … Read more

Sometimes a piece of furniture doesn’t need a full makeover. It just needs one little thing. We recently found a beautiful, like-new sofa on Facebook Marketplace for an absolute steal. It was a floor model of an Interior Define sofa originally priced at over $2,000 that I bought for just $500. The upholstery was in … Read more

Sometimes the smallest updates make the biggest difference. This week Robert and I tackled a few quick garage curb appeal projects that each took an afternoon or less, and together they transformed the whole area. If you’ve followed along, you might remember this part of the house already got a refresh years ago. About nine … Read more

A hands-on comparison of the best copper spray paints, ranked from most realistic to least, with a real copper sample used as the benchmark to guide your next DIY project. While planning an outdoor lighting update for my home, I wanted the warm, authentic look of copper lanterns without the high price. Rather than investing … Read more

One of the questions I’m asked more than any other is: “Wait… your ceilings are only 8 feet?” That question keeps coming up, especially since our living room fandelier drew so much attention. The most common response I hear is, “Would that work with my 8-foot ceilings?” The short answer: yes. Our home was built … Read more

This post is sponsored by Samplize. All opinions are my own. Recently, Robert and I went to Newport, Rhode Island to celebrate our anniversary and toured The Breakers. Since that visit I’ve been completely captivated by The Gilded Age, especially one room in the Russell family’s mansion. It’s a gorgeous gray-green room with gilded millwork … Read more

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love finding ways to make beautiful things happen without spending a fortune. That same mindset applies to travel. This post contains affiliate links. If you apply for a credit card or make a purchase through one of my links, I may earn a commission at … Read more

For a long time I assumed mixing patterns was one of those decorating talents some people simply have and others don’t. You know the people — they pair floral wallpaper with striped curtains and a plaid pillow and it all reads as intentional and effortless. Meanwhile I nervously clutched a single plaid cushion, sure that … Read more