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Find my latest content for a variety of topics from kids organization to remodeling ideas and easy Do-It-Yourself ideas for the entire family.
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...