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.
Have you seen the vintage Christmas tree hats? They were popular in the 1940’s-50’s and were very whimsical! So I thought I’d make my own. This is a very satisfying craft- it takes less than an hour to make and it’s really fun seeing it come together. If you need a way to make a holiday party super festive, make… Read More
Making a paper chain with ribbon is a fun and slightly fancier take on the classic paper chain! It’s faster than using paper because you only have to cut the length of the ribbon. And the best part- you can store it with your holiday decor and use it year after year! The paper ones are cute, but don’t store… Read More
We got a new robot vacuum- which I am excited for! But I did NOT realize how much space it takes up. And that it’d be black (why didn’t I order the white?!). If you are also in ugly Vacuum hell, I found the best solution- a dollhouse vacuum garage. It’s cute, it holds extra supplies, and you get to… Read More
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
