a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
8×10 rug 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… Read More
Last January I announced that I bought a house in Florida and our family would be snowbirds- we’d spend the winter in Florida and the summer in Utah. I was pleasantly surprised to hear from lots of people who had dreams to do the same! Today we’re headed back to Florida so I thought I’d talk about the pros and… Read More
First things first, I’m not selling my house. BUT we have a magazine coming over to shoot most of the rooms this Friday… The pressure is on! So I started making lists of things that needed repaired. You know, the issues that have been nagging me that I haven’t gotten around to fixing. I want my house to look amazing-… Read More
A few weeks ago I got a question on what is my stance on faux plants vs. real plants. Here’s the exact question- “I love plants and have many real ones but my house doesn’t get great light so none are really thriving. I went to interior design school and the instructor was so against them. I understand why but… Read More
A few weeks ago, this is what my 4 year old son’s bed looked like. Pretty scary! But also probably typical for a little kid. It was a mess of mix matched bedding, stuffed animals, and a bed frame that I wasn’t a fan of. I decided to tackle the situation!
I live in a 1905 house and the ceilings in the second floor and crazy slanted. I love the character they add, but they do make decorating a little tricky! Today, I thought I would share how I’ve been decorating with slanted ceilings. As I’ve finished up rooms, I keep getting asked for tips on dealing with them. So for my… Read More
