Washington DC Interior Design & Home Decor Blogger

by Kate | Sep 11, 2017 | This and That | 11 Comments

Starting today, we're going to try something new around here. It's nothing too crazy, I promise! But in an effort to share a little more about myself and what's going on behind the blog, I'll be writing a post each month letting you know what's been happening -- aside...

Affordable Fall Decor: 25 Pillows Under $25

by Kate | Sep 6, 2017 | Decorating Ideas + Tips | 4 Comments

If your kids are anything like mine, they are all about decorating for every single holiday. My daughter always wants to buy spooky decor and pumpkin-shaped wall signs to celebrate Halloween, or plaster our house in bunnies and pastels at Easter time. I love her...

Plans for Our Modern Boho Master Bedroom

by Kate | Aug 31, 2017 | Decorating Ideas + Tips | 2 Comments

We’re coming up on our three-year house-versary. As I look back on all the old MRIS photos, we’ve sure come a long way in making our house feel like a home. While I’m happy with all the progress we’ve made on our family room, the kids’ rooms, and even our $200 DIY...

4 Rules for Creating a Pinterest-Worthy Gallery Wall

by Kate | Aug 25, 2017 | Decorating Ideas + Tips | 0 Comments

One of my neighbors is in the process of redoing her family room. She recently purchased all the large pieces needed – a sectional, two occasional chairs, a coffee table, rug, and an entertainment center – but told me she felt paralyzed by selecting artwork for her...

Back-to-School Prep: 12 Kids’ Desk Organization Ideas Under $20

by Kate | Aug 14, 2017 | Decorating Ideas + Tips | 4 Comments

If you've opened up Pinterest lately, then you've been bombarded with every back-to-school idea imaginable. While I'm not the mom who puts handwritten notes in my kid's lunchbox (well, at least not yet...or ever, if I'm being totally honest), I am kind of a sucker for...

Quick + Easy DIY: Colorful Pom-Pom Wall Letters

by Kate | Aug 3, 2017 | Easy DIYs | 2 Comments

How is it already August? Does anyone else feel like summer just started? I've gotta admit, I'm not ready to give up this glorious warm weather and weekend swimming pool trips. Sigh. I know that the start of the school year is right around the corner. And I'm a...

$100 Room Challenge, Week 4: Kids’ Shared Bathroom Reveal

by Kate | Jul 30, 2017 | Decorating Ideas + Tips, Easy DIYs | 22 Comments

All right, guys....here it is. The big reveal of the kids' shared bathroom makeover! In case you're new here, the $100 Room Challenge is the brainchild of my friend Erin at Lemons, Lavender and Laundry -- the goal of the challenge is to show that it IS possible to...

$100 Room Challenge, Week 3: How to Paint Abstract Wall Stripes to Get the Look of Wallpaper

by Kate | Jul 23, 2017 | Design Boards, Easy DIYs | 10 Comments

All right, it's time for my week three update as part of the $100 Room Challenge! I'm a little late in posting given that both kiddos were sick earlier this week but thankfully everyone is back to 100%, so I was able to tackle the largest DIY project I had planned as...