a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
I found a $6 little cabinet at the thrift store and scooped it right up! I’ve been looking for a small piece for under my mirror and thought this would be fun. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with different painting methods and knew this would give me the opportunity to test some new things out! Stripes, painted molds, and decorated drawers-… Read More
Let’s talk about why I’m doing a budget bathroom makeover. This is a bridge project- it’ll be good enough until I can invest in a full renovation with new tile, drywall, and adding heat in here (it is freezing in the winter). Until then, I have a $500 budget to transform this room.
Over the past few months, I’ve been redoing my She Shed. One thing on my wish list was a potting bench- I wanted something with storage (for the ugly gardening supplies) and also a spot where I could pull up a stool and work. Well, my husband made my dreams come true by building one for me! It’s made out… Read More
The other night on Instagram I was talking about how my projects ebb and flow. I’ve noticed a cycle of plan, create, and rest. Ever since the completion of the laundry room, I’ve been resting and planning. It’s a crucial part of the process, but it can sometimes frustrate me when it takes time to get on to the next… Read More
A few weeks ago, I revealed all of the pictures of the laundry room my husband and I worked so hard on. Then, a week later, I tallied up every last invoice and receipt and shared a breakdown of the total cost. This was a higher-end renovation and the total (close to $10k) reflected that. Since then, I have received countless… Read More
I think it’s important that every room has at least one extra special element, something that makes you happy when you see it. And as you might remember, I did a light kitchen renovation right after we moved into our current home. We’re planning to do a full remodel further down the road where we’ll get new appliances, cabinets and… Read More
