9 Colorful Girls’ Rooms You’ll Want to Copy
This post contains affiliate links. For my full disclosure policy, please click here. Against my better judgement, I promised my daughter a room upgrade for her sixth birthday. We never really talked about what “upgrade” actually means in this situation (thanks be to...
Fall Home Tour: The Busy Mom’s Guide to Seasonal Decorating
Even though it was 90 degrees in the DC area this weekend (Seriously, what’s up with that?!) I’m super excited to join nine other talented bloggers today on the Touch of Fall Home Tour. If you’ve stopped here by way of Sense & Serendipity,...
Affordable Fall Decor: 25 Pillows Under $25
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
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
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
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...
$100 Room Challenge, Week 4: Kids’ Shared Bathroom Reveal
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...
4 Ways I Save Money on Home Decor (Excluding DIYs and Shopping Sales)
The other day, I asked some of my readers about their biggest challenges when it comes to decorating their homes. Not surprisingly, one of the top responses I heard was money. More specifically, finding a way to purchase enough items to make a room feel complete,...
$100 Room Challenge, Week 2: How to Save Money on Home Decor by Shopping Your Own Home
Hey, guys! Last week, I shared my plans for giving the kids’ bathroom a refresh as part of my participation in the $100 Room Challenge. If you missed that post, or you’re wondering what the heck a $100 Room Challenge is, you can learn more right here. And...WELCOME TO KATE DECORATES
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