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- How to Choose a Family-Friendly Living Room RugWe recently moved into a new home, and one of the first things on our “to decorate” list was none other than our living room. …
- Serena & Lily Dupes: Affordable Alternatives on AmazonIf you’re a fan of the chic, coastal aesthetic of Serena & Lily but your jaw routinely hits the floor when you see their prices …
- The Ultimate List of Free Coloring Pages for KidsThis week, I’ve been trying really hard to give my son alternative activities to sitting on the couch with one of the many screens in …
- 10 Easy IKEA Kids Room HacksEven though I’m long past the days of furnishing my first post-college apartment, IKEA is still one of my favorite retailers when I’m in search …
- 3 Creative Christmas Gift Tag Ideas To Try This YearI’ve always had a love/hate relationship with Christmas gift tags, especially around Christmas time. So this year, I was determined to come up with some …
- DIY Thanksgiving Kids Crafts IdeasAre you looking for some fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts to do with your kids this holiday season? Here’s a few DIY thanksgiving themed kids …
- 15 Colorful Pumpkin Decorating Ideas to Try with Kids‘Tis the season for pumpkin decorating … and the best news of all is that this list is full of pumpkin decorating ideas you can …
- Where to Buy Cheap Picture Frames OnlineOver the years, I’ve learned a little secret: Any art can look amazing if you display it in the right frame. Which is exactly why …
- 15 DIY Kids Christmas OrnamentsWhether holiday crafting is a snow day activity or something to stave off boredom on November and December weekends … I always love finding DIY …
- Choosing Custom Furniture with CalicoThis post is sponsored by Calico. As always, all opinions shared here are my own. I have a confession to make: For years, I’ve embraced …
- Decluttering Ideas for Kids’ Rooms: 39 Things to Purge Now + a FREE Printable ChecklistWho else gets totally annoyed and stressed out by a messy, cluttered play space? Tell me I’m not alone. Because seeing toys everywhere seriously makes …
- Home Office Decor Ideas: 5 Budget-Friendly Must-HavesLet’s face it: some people love working from home and others despise it. Home office decorating is not something we all had to think about …
- IKEA Kallax Cushion Hack: Turn Your Shelf into a Bench with an Easy DIY No-Sew CushionThis post contains affiliate links. For my full disclosure policy, click here. Thanks for your support! We’ve been using our IKEA Kallax shelving unit as …
- DIY staircase makeover revealLast year—on January 1st, to be exact—we ripped the carpeting off the stairs that lead from our main level to our upper level. Did we …
- 4 Tips to Declutter a Playroom (and Save Your Sanity) Before the HolidaysDecluttering a playroom is always a challenge, especially with working parents and kids that like to leave everything out. But with small children who have …
- How do I make an art gallery wall?This post was written in collaboration with Minted. I received free products from Minted in exchange for this post. As always, the opinions shared here …
- 3 Things to Know Before Using Peel and Stick Floor TileHave you ever started a DIY project that you thought would be a piece of cake, only to later think to yourself, “Gosh, why didn’t …
- 21 Easy Kids Craft Ideas Using Stuff You Already Have at HomeWith everything going on in the world right now, there’s one thing all of us parents are in need of (aside from a stiff drink, …
- The Best Peel-and-Stick Vinyl Tile Projects on PinterestIf you’re ready to give your floors a face lift but aren’t quite ready to rip the current ones to shreds, then peel and stick …
- My honest Ruggable rugs reviewI’m part of several Facebook groups dedicated to sharing decorating ideas, and just about every other day there’s a post from someone asking for a …
- 21 Amazing IKEA Products for KidsTurns out that IKEA isn’t just for broke college students … there are actually SO many amazing IKEA products for kids that, as a busy …
- Ikea Art Supply Storage for Kids Playrooms (Plus the Easiest IKEA Hack Ever)Finding the best art supply storage idea for kids has seriously been the bane of my existence for what feels like ages. And I’ve pretty …
- The 42 best toy storage ideas, all from AmazonIf you’re looking for ideas on how to store and organize all the kids’ toys, then these toy storage ideas — all from Amazon — …
- Room reveal: Powder room decorating on a budgetWe recently made over our powder room on a pretty tight budget, and I’m so excited to share the powder room reveal with you! We’ve …
- Common Questions About Using Peel and Stick Floor TilesA few years ago we updated our laundry room and gave it a budget-friendly laundry room makeover. Full details on the make over are here, …
- Colorful Christmas Decor: Christmas Home Tour 2021Here it is, folks … our Christmas home tour, filled to the brim with colorful holiday decor! You weren’t expecting anything BUT color and whimsy …
- Candy-Themed Christmas Tree for KidsEvery year, I write a post about the Christmas tree that the kids and I design together … and honestly, it’s one of my favorite …
- How to Use a Wall Stencil: 5 Tips for Painting With a Wall StencilLast week I shared with you guys that I’m participating in the fall 2019 One Room Challenge (if you haven’t heard of the One Room …
- Ten-Minute DIY Pumpkin Decorations: Colorful Patterned Pumpkins for FallFall is one of my favorite seasons, but I have to admit: I’m not a huge fan of using traditional fall colors around my home. …
- ORC week 2: Shared home office designs (help me choose!)It’s week two out of eight for the One Room Challenge, and I need your help! More on that in just a minute. If you …
- Family room updates with Serena & LilyThank you to Serena & Lily for gifting me the mirror I’m sharing with you in this post. As always, all opinions are my own. …
- ORC Week 1: Shared Home Office Makeover PlansThe day is finally here … it’s time to kick off our latest One Room Challenge room makeover! And boy, does the room that I’m …
- Small mud room makeover REVEALThank you so much to Urbanwalls for gifting me the wall decals that I used as part of this makeover! As always, all opinions shared …
- Our Playroom Reveal: DIY Kids Desk Ideas + MoreThis post contains affiliate links. If you click on an item mentioned to make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost …
- Colorful Dining Room Makeover REVEALThe following items featured in our dining room makeover were gifted to me: the Serena and Lily mirror, the Rockin’ Cushions upholstered chair covers, and …
- Colorful Chinoiserie Dining Room Makeover Updates (Halfway There!)It’s week FOUR of the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge! That means we’re halfway through, which feels so crazy. I’m still working hard …