a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
About 2 months ago, I decided that I wanted to decorate my house with a vintage Florida scarf. So I started checking daily on Etsy and finally, one day, I spotted the perfect Florida 1950’s scarf! That’s the era of my house and the colors are exactly what I’m decorating with! When it arrived- I was SO excited, I put it right on the wall before figuring out how to hang it!!! Here’s how to display a silk scarf.
Since January I’ve been meaning to get my kitchen tidied up. First step- spice drawer organization! This is the messiest drawer and I thought- since the eye likes repetition, I might as well put all my spices into the same containers. And take the time to do it my way- girly and fun!
Adding or upgrading a bed has a lot of costs so getting creative with the headboard is a great way to save money. Using a rug to create a headboard is definitely out of the box thinking, but it’s unique and affordable. Ready to see how to make a diy rug headboard?!
If you’re searching for rainbow wallpaper- I have 100 of the cutest options! These are perfect for an accent wall or even a ceiling! I have peel and stick or traditional wallpaper options and murals. There’s pretty much any aesthetic to choose from- pastel, neon, and more neural options too. Here’s the cutest rainbow wallpaper!
I’ve been needing a lamp for my entry table. When I was out thrifting, I found a great shaped cylinder lamp. I figured I could use it to get a “look for less” for the Kelly Wearstler lamp I’d seen recently. That’s a $695 lamp(!!!) so I knew I’d be able to make it for much, much less money- mind cost $20! Here’s how to make a Kelly Wearstler Linden lamp dupe.
When I redid my kitchen, I wanted to change the floor tile, but didn’t have the budget and was concerned about having to to tear up all the tile on our main living areas. The tile goes from the kitchen to the living room to the hall. Instead of that, I decided to do a temporary project of putting in peel and stick tiles. If you’re wondering how to install peel and stick tile, I have a great tutorial for you!
One of my goals with having this site is to help people have their dream home. And let’s face it, a tub full of grime (or dye- read to the bottom for that) is not something dreams are made of. Sure, you can close the shower curtain. But a house is better when there aren’t dirty secrets ;). If your tub is a mess too, here is how to clean a dirty bathtub.
This is the “before” photo of my dirty bathtub from 2017. How embarrassing! It was covered in stains and dirt. I have tried SO many times to get the tub clean that I was planning on resurfacing it since I just couldn’t get it looking at all clean.
I figured that I would try one more time to clean it since I was redoing my bathroom and needed a pretty tub to go with the rest of the re-finished space.
I’ve been redoing my bedroom. After removing the dark wallpaper, the white drapes were too boring. Plus they were too short for the room. So I thought I could dye them and buy more fabric to lengthen them instead of buying new drapes. Maybe I could spend $35 instead of $200 and still get the look I wanted?! Here’s some DIY curtain ideas.
The above picture is how the room started. Pretty, but the wallpaper was too dark and I felt like it looked choppy with the heavy wallpaper on top and white on bottom.
Plus, can you see how the drapes are barely above the window? They’re hung too low and make the room look shorter than it actually is.
So after I painted the top of the walls and added more panel molding, it was time to customize these drapes! Ready to see what I did?
I love adding a rug to a room because it really is like giving the whole space a visual hug- it pulls everything together while adding character, pattern, and texture. If you have wood or tile floors, a rug will be your bestie for making the space feel cozy. There is nothing like having a soft rug to walk and play on to add the perfect luxury to your room! Here’s my rug size guide.
I LOVE wallpaper- I’ve used it in my house a bunch. I’ve used affordable wallpaper and expensive brands too. And guess what? They both look great! I love how wallpaper adds such personality and color and pattern to a room! So I thought I would share my favorite places to find affordable wallpaper. [Read more…]
