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
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 […]
Bathroom Runners | Thinking Outside the Design Box
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 […]
One Room Challenge: Week 3 | Budget-Friendly Modern Shiplap DIY
We’ve made it to the half way point of the 6 week One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home and House Beautiful! Check out weeks one and two of my nursery makeover below. Week 1: Nursery Plans Week 2: IKEA Closet Makeover This week I’m sharing how we created our budget-friendly modern “shiplap” wall […]
One Room Challenge: Week 2 | IKEA Algot Closet Makeover
Welcome to Week 2 of the 6 week One Room Challenge. If you missed last week’s design inspiration and mood board post, make sure to check it out here. I shared a glimpse into what our nursery looked like before and our plans to make it a special place for our daughter to come home […]
IKEA Pantry Organization | 3 Steps to an Organized Pantry
Did you miss our kitchen renovation reveal? If so, make sure you check it out here. It was such a huge project for us last summer, and we absolutely love how it turned out. It truly is the heart of our home now and not a dark, outdated dungeon anymore. Out of all of the […]
One Room Challenge: Week 1 | Neutral Boho Nursery Plans and Mood Board
The One Room Challenge™ starts today! Linda, at Calling it Home, challenges home décor and design bloggers to renovate one room in their home and document it every week for the next 6 weeks. This is my first time participating in this bi-annual challenge, and I can’t be more excited to share the process from start to […]