Do you sometimes look at the items hanging on your walls and think, “I swear this stuff has been up here for years. So long that I don’t even notice it anymore.” I am guilty of this, but usually it’s only months and not years until I feel that “familiarity breeds contempt” feeling. You know, “I hate you, decorative metal leaf design I used to think was cute! I’m so over you!” Drama much? Why yes, I do, when it comes to passions like home interiors. My disdain for a certain dining room item emerged recently so I took all that negative energy and channeled it into creating a cute, affordable, and easy photo grouping. Read on for the details.

Confused by countertops? Don’t feel bad. There’s lots of info—some of it contradictory, lots of it confusing—which makes it hard to understand your options for a big kitchen project you may only tackle once or twice in your lifetime. In this blog I’ll keep it simple and just cover the basics: the main countertop options and what you can expect if you select an option to be a focal point for your kitchen.

Color trends. I have mixed feelings about them. “Trends” can make people feel forced to stay within the box of what’s popular at the time rather than what they like or love. However, today’s blog is all about color trends for the first half of 2022. I do believe looking at trending colors can maybe open up fresh options that lead to inspirational solutions.

In this post, I give you six colors to consider as you work through your 2022 home projects:

Hi there everyone! Are you in a place where you may be considering a kitchen update? High cost giving you second thoughts or preventing you from taking the first step? More affordable options are available including refinishing your kitchen cabinets. If you think that price tag will keep this project out of reach, read on.

When I feel the urge to do a creative project, my car seems to drive itself to the nearest thrift store to look for that perfect little piece with plenty of issues and plenty of potential. To satisfy my recent creative itch I found the perfect piece at the Habitat Restore. I love buying there since they use the profits toward their house-building projects. A win-win! Read on to see how this little lovely turned out!

We spend a lot of time working on the inside of our homes, and sometimes the outside goes without the TLC it deserves. Well, this year at my house we decided to elevate exterior painting to the top of our seemingly endless, equally inspiring, and sometimes frustrating home projects list. If you’re contemplating this project, read on for some helpful tips.

Hi there everyone! Today’s post is all about the quick fix! Maybe you have a piece of furniture in your bedroom or guest room or even your kiddo’s room and it’s looking a little worse for wear. Well, fear not! I have three ideas that will allow you to quickly update it and make it look completely different! Interested? Read on!

You probably have a room (or two) you would change if it weren’t for two things in your way -- time and money. Ah yes, those pesky culprits that block so many of our plans. As a mere blogger I can’t give you time or money. Okay, I can’t give you time and I won’t give you money…but I will give you five ideas to change that room in a major way with only minor impact to your schedule and bank account.

A project that made our 2021 home list was revamping our patio. People tend to prioritize indoor spaces when it comes to makeovers, but if you spend much time outdoors make sure you’re treating your exterior space with the same love.

Do you have a room in your home you avoid because it gives you that panic-attacky feeling? Okay, maybe not full-on panic, but how about “Nah, there’s something I don’t like,” and that something is a sense of being cramped?

This year will be better than the last. I know, a very low bar to be sure. Despite that, in the spirit of controlling what we can control, let’s put our energy into “redesigning” this year by…

Take a moment to visualize delicate, sheer white drapes elegantly flowing down a large window that beautifully frames a sophisticated white chaise lounge and a contemporary glass side table…