a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
Hi, I’m Ashley!
Your DIY bestie. I’m here to help you add more color to your home, show you exactly how to make things, and get you vintage shopping. My goal is to help you create a cozy home that feels uniquely yours through step by step tutorials and a ton of inspiration.
For YEARS the look in homes has been hardwood or laminate floors with a rug. But I’ve seen a new trend- patterned carpet is making a comeback! I was recently touring an old home and saw the original floral carpet. Instead of “gross,” I thought- that’s cute! It felt cozy, bold, and fresh. If you’re ready to embrace carpet too,… Read More
Have you been seeing vintage looking DIY award ribbons being used? I think it’s such a fun trend! It reminds me of old fashioned horse prize badges with the rosette shape, but modernized! Let’s make some! For mine, I’m using scrap fabric and ribbon. So it’s a great way to use what you have on hand to make some fun… Read More
I’ve been working on redoing my craft room recently. After new paint and wallpaper, I was craving fresh art for the space too. But original art wasn’t in the budget. Instead, I downloaded free public-domain artwork that I could print on a budget. I got so many questions of “where did you get that art?” that I thought I’d write… Read More
I love decorating for the holidays! And for Halloween, I thought I’d add a DIY pumpkin arch to the porch decor for the fall! My porch usually has a set of 3 garlands and a matching wreath on the door. Since I have some pretty columns, I thought it’d be fun to add to what I already do. Below is… Read More
I am a plate lover! They’re so fun to collect from thrift stores. They look adorable hanging on the wall. Even hanging outside on an exterior wall! So I figured, why not use them for a wreath?! But after doing research, I saw that lots of people use glue that damages the plates when doing this project. So here’s how… Read More
I was recently shopping and found board game books that have a pattern on them! Usually they are a solid color so I was really excited to see these! Unfortunately, they don’t come in the colors I like and are only available in store in a few game varieties. So I figured I’d go thrift shopping to see if I… Read More
