a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
I’ve been working on layering some color and texture into my hallway. I have a sconce with a white shade and thought a gingham lampshade would be so cute! But they can be pricey to buy, so I decided to make one for myself! Turns out, it’s really simple to do! Here’s my tutorial for DIY no-sew fabric lampshade if… Read More
A few months ago we redid our living room ceiling with a coffered ceiling. I HATED our old light so we switched it out for a basic pendant from IKEA. Though it looked boring, I always had plans to redo it so it looks like a giant peony! Today I’m bringing that vision to life by making a DIY flower… Read More
I am fully embracing the cottagecore decor trend, which means that I needed a kitchen lamp! When my friend Laurel from Wicker Picker Vintage found this lamp, I talked her into selling it to me—and I’ve been so excited to make it over! Anthropologie has a few lamps with bases covered in ceramic flowers, and I used those as my… Read More
Have you heard of the decorator Dorothy Draper? She’s known as one of America’s first interior designers. Starting in the 1920s, she became famous for her bold use of color and whimsical touches. When I saw photos of her work at the Greenbrier Resort featuring DIY Bow Cornice, I knew I had to try my own version! Nothing elevates a… Read More
If you love the charm of cottagecore décor or grew up in the 1990s, chances are you’ve seen or even owned a set of Lenox Village Canisters. These iconic porcelain pieces weren’t just storage—they were tiny Victorian houses that brought personality to kitchens across America. Today, they’re beloved by collectors and decorators alike. And now, decades later, Lenox has reintroduced… Read More
I LOVE the look of ceramic bows—they’re the perfect touch of charm and whimsy. But have you seen the price tags? Some go for $100–$200 for just one! It’s wildly expensive, so I thought… why not try to make my own? And I did—using two different methods! In this post, I’ll show you how to make a DIY clay bow… Read More
