Tory Burch in Color | Michelle Obama a Photographic Journey | Places to Go People to See | Something to Food About | Gardenista I use books to decorate throughout my home. The living room is an obvious choice but you’ll also find them in […]
Simple tips to infuse practical style elements into your space
How I turned an IKEA Kallax shelf unit into a budget-friendly, customized home bar with a few hacks using materials from Amazon.
I was so excited to decorate for Christmas this year, y’all. This is my first Christmas in my first home with my first big-girl trees and it was hard to hold out until after Thanksgiving but I did it…for the most part. This year, I […]
A look inside my modern, feminine dining room and the final One Room Challenge update
All I can really say about this week is “Bleh.” After a lot of searching, surveying y’all on Instagram, and getting the wallpaper up three weeks ago, I pulled the trigger on a rug for this space. Unfortunately, it wasn’t delivered in time for me […]
I tried my hand at installing a statement light fixture in the dining room. Intent on my original idea of a pendant chandelier and, after weighing a number of options, I went with a beautiful (and much less expensive) alternative to the one pictured in […]
With the encouragement of a DIY-loving friend, I decided to hang the wallpaper for my dining room accent wall myself. I watched a number of YouTube videos on hanging wallpaper, read the instructions over and over, and prayed. You probably don’t want to follow my […]
Table | Rug | Ghost Chairs | Faux Fur | Chandelier | Wallpaper | Almond Bisque Paint My dining room has looked pretty much the same since I moved into my house about nine months ago. With the holiday season fast approaching, I’ve started putting […]
A look inside my living room, the details that make it entertaining-friendly, and tips I followed to decorate it on a budget. About eight months into homeownership, the living room is finally to my liking. I’d describe the style of this room as feminine, warm, […]
Get the look of a $500 designer lamp in your home for about $20 with this easy DIY brushstroke lamp tutorial. Remember the mood board I shared awhile back for my guest bedroom? Well, this lamp fulfills one not-so-tiny aspect of the look I am […]
Like a vision board does for your career or overall path for a set period of time, a mood board helps you to develop focus regarding an aesthetic. Learn how to make a mood board for any room in your home in this post. Now that […]
Learn how to style your home on a budget with money-saving throw pillow tips + DIY your own pillow covers to get the look of those pricey leopard throw pillows for under $25. What is it about girls and pillows? Or maybe by “girls” I […]
Get inspiration for building a gallery wall of your own in any room with these pictures, hacks, and resources for reflecting your style in 9 frames. If your Instagram and Pinterest feeds are as girly and saturated with home decor inspo as mine, you’re probably […]
A look inside my home office and the decor decisions I made, including all product sources. My cubicle at work has some homey touches and pictures from friends’ weddings, showers, etc. but there’s only so much you can do with corporate carpets and fluorescent lighting! […]
My bathroom reveal: clean bright-white design with a boutique feel. Includes all product and service sources as well as recommendations. Growing up in a suburban area, I became used to half baths, master baths with two-sink vanities, etc. When I started searching for a home in […]
My mom has taught me a lot of things about making a home festive and welcoming for the holidays. One of the most important lessons is that it can be done on a budget! Y’all have probably already heard me mention my frugal ways in previous […]
