Our New Home! Empty House Tour

We moved! We’re no longer first time home-owners in South Carolina. In a whirlwind of a month, we’re back to our home state of Tennessee living in a cozy wood gem of a home. After having our first baby last May, our hearts longed to be close to family, but we loved our neighborhood, church, […]

The Ultimate Home Decor Holiday Gift Guide

Only 6 more weekends before Christmas! Did that scare you a little bit? It did me. We have a lot going on over here, and to think about every single gift I need to not only buy but wrap is making me want to curl up in a little Grinch ball. Luckily, if you have […]

Whimsy Neutral Boy Nursery | If I Had a Boy

I definitely think I’ve found my passion, my sweet spot. Nurseries and Kid’s Rooms Designing Olive’s nursery was my favorite room I’ve ever done. I loved that I could add pops of color and quirky elements without it being too weird. (Not that I’m opposed to weird in any room.) I saw it as an […]

Brush Stroke Lamp Knock-Off Tutorial

In my last post, I talked all about why every room needs a lamp or two, and how I have filled my home with thrifted lamps. In one of my tips, I suggested finding an inspiration online before purchasing a lamp at a thrift store. This is exactly what I did before I purchased my […]

How to Shop for Affordable Lamps

how to find affordable lamps

The right lighting can add an extra dimension of design in any room. You don’t want to solely rely on your overhead light to create the ambiance of a cozy space. Implementing lamps of all shapes and sizes can do wonders in creating the right mood in any space. I probably have 10-15 lamps in […]

Quirky Etsy Finds | Fall Edition

The brisk, cool air, crunchy leaves, and sweet pumpkin scents are what we wait for all year. To a home décor lover, fall is the time to shine. It’s when I can bring out all of the coziest pieces, light the sweetest smelling candles, and fill my home with pumpkins and mums galore! Along with […]

Easy Fall Succulent Wreath | DIY

easy fall succulent wreath tutorial

There’s nothing more welcoming than a beautiful wreath adorning a front door, especially in the crisp fall air. Don’t you agree? So with this thought in mind, I head over to a cute little Etsy shop and see the not so cute prices for one of these beautiful wreaths that I just “HAVE TO HAVE”! […]

Bathroom Runners | Thinking Outside the Design Box

bathroom runners

There are certain rooms or corners in our home that we all neglect. Whether it’s the guest bedroom, that corner in your dining room that collects everything that you will “eventually get to”, or your own bedroom, we all have those areas that could use a little refresh. For me, it’s my guest bathroom/main hallway bath. […]

Top 5 Favorite House Plants and How to Keep Them Alive

I’ve had a love of decorating for as long as I can remember. My mom was laid back enough to always let me paint my own room whatever color I chose. Twelve-year-old Diana would much rather paint her room purple with a gaudy rose stencil boarder than anything else a typical 12-year-old would want to […]

Neutral Boho Nursery Reveal | One Room Challenge: Week 6

  The past 6 weeks have been a journey to creating a special space for our daughter through the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home and House Beautiful. We’ve painted, cut, built, installed, sweated, and smiled as the nursery has come together just in time for our girl to arrive. You can check out the […]