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I can't believe it's August...which means school starts in about 10 seconds. Which means moms everywhere are about to start stockpiling crayons and pencils and Elmer's glue....
Decorating Dilemmas: How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger
Ever have one of those moments when something that was probably kinda obvious to others finally dawned on you? And then you sat there wondering why you didn't figure it out...
25 Kid-Friendly Coffee Tables
If you've ever spent time shopping around for kid-friendly coffee tables -- one that doesn't have sharp corners or glass or delicate materials that would never stand a...
An Honest Review of our FLOR Rugs
If you've been to the blog before or you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know that we have two FLOR rugs in our home -- one in our kids playroom and one in our...
15 Colorful Kitchen Ideas That You’ll Wanna Copy
Ever since we removed an old, aging kitchen cabinet from the wall a couple months ago, I've had kitchens on the brain. We've been in research mode when it comes to kitchen...
5 Things You Need to Know About an IKEA Kitchen Remodel
In my last post, I talked all about the Home Depot kitchen remodel process and what it was going to cost us to upgrade our sad 1980s kitchen. Today, we're chatting about the...
How Much Does a Home Depot Kitchen Cost?
If you had told me a few weeks ago that I'd be writing a post today about how much a Home Depot kitchen remodel costs, I never would have believed you. Why? Because before...
How to Match Paint and Fabric Colors (The Easy Way!)
Thanks so much to Datacolor for providing me with a ColorReader for this post! As always, all opinions shared here are mine. Have you ever found a throw pillow or a piece...
5 Easy & Colorful Spring Decorating Ideas
Now that we're finally seeing some buds on the trees here in Washington, DC (yay!), I'm excited to share a few spring decorating ideas for your home. If you're ready to...
My Behr Chalk Paint Review
If you've been following along for a while, then you probably already know that over the years, I've painted several pieces of furniture and two sets of cabinets using...
Our Jack and Jill Colorful Bathroom, Six Weeks Later
We're now at week six of the $100 Room Challenge, which means it's time for the reveal of our refreshed Jack-and-Jill colorful bathroom. (Eeek!) If you haven't been...
9 Kids Bathroom Decor Ideas to Inspire You
It's week 3 of the $100 Room Challenge! (Cue the music and my super awkward happy dance, which looks sorta like Elaine from Seinfeld, if you guys remember that show.) If you...
$100 Room Challenge: Week 2 Budget Update
Last week I shared with you guys that I'm participating in the $100 Room Challenge this month. To sum it up, it's a month-long challenge where a bunch of bloggers each...
$100 Room Challenge: A Travel-Inspired, Colorful Kids’ Bathroom Makeover
What better way to kick off a new year than with a room refresh? During the month of January, I'm participating in the $100 Room Challenge, a twice-yearly challenge that's...
The 5 Posts You Loved Most (2018)
What better way to wrap up 2018 than by looking back on some of the posts you guys liked the most this year?! Well, December 31st is also a great day for eating holiday...
3 Creative Gift Tag Ideas Your Loved Ones Will Keep Forever
I've always had a love/hate relationship with gift tags, especially around Christmastime. So this year, I was determined to come up with some creative gift tag ideas that...
3 Tips for Simple, Easy Table Decorations (for Any Holiday!)
The holidays are filled with so many fun moments, but they can also be a major source of stress for many of us. When your to-do list is a mile long already, finding easy...
15 Simple No Carve Pumpkin Ideas
If you're are dying to decorate for Halloween but you're just not into carving pumpkins quite yet, then these adorable no carve pumpkin ideas will be right up your alley....
You Have to Try These Easy Seasonal Decorating Ideas Under $10
Raise your hand if you've ever felt discouraged by Pinterest and Instagram. Yep, me too. (Yes, bloggers feel this way, just like you. I realize that this may be hard to...
9 Easy DIY Decor Ideas for a Kids Bedroom Room or Kids Playroom
Let's face it: Decorating a home is expensive. And while many of us don't mind paying a little extra for quality pieces we love that we know will withstand the test of time,...
Ten-Minute DIY Pumpkin Decor: Colorful Patterned Pumpkins for Fall
Fall is one of my favorite seasons -- helllllllllo, leather boots and chunky sweaters! -- but I have to admit: I'm not a huge fan of using traditional fall colors around my...