I know that some people are scared to paint paneling or perhaps are against it, especially if it's wood. As with any to-paint-or-not-to-paint debate, I take this stance. If you love it as is...
1970 home renovation | only making decisions as needed
There is one thing I've reminded myself over and over as we've been working on our 1970 home - I only have to make decisions about the house when I need to make them. Of course, decisions that...
a simple home upgrade
In the middle of larger projects that have to be spaced out over a few days, weeks, or months, I like to sprinkle in ones that take a few minutes. It helps me make progress and check something off...
tips I learned from the pros stripping wallpaper
I told you I would only write a couple more posts about stripping wallpaper, so let's just get one out of the way. This post is prompted by the people asking if I snooped and picked up some tips...
making & using paint sample boards to select colors
Yesterday, I worked on making some paint sample boards to nail down the colors I've been mulling over for the main living areas of our house. Usually, I would just slap a swatch on the wall, but...
wrapping tips for moving or shipping breakables
This is maybe the most random blog post and tip video I have ever made, but as I am moving, I was asked to share packing and wrapping tips and I always view questions as a great source of...
elevating the look of an artificial plant
I haven't taken much time to wander around in a store like Target for quite a while. I've gotten used to placing online or curbside pick-up orders, which are convenient, but I'm realizing I really...
exercise to discover your style | living mood board
First of all, thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement yesterday! The Feels Like Home launch has been a success so far and I was beaming all day. Since more of you have the book...
feels like home | preorder bonus two | renter’s guide
It's Feels Like Home Friday! If you have already preordered the book and collected the first preorder bonus I announced (the free high-resolution original art download), then you may have snooped...
removing fuzz & fur from upholstery
One thing I get asked about with some amount of frequency is how do I deal with pet hair. With two cats and a hairy, black dog, we do end up with a lot of fluff balls and fuzz in the house. While...