Just in case Lucketts wasn’t exciting enough, this weekend is also the launch of my newest book – The Home Design Doodle Book! This book was such a labor of love, partly because of the content, but also because it was drawn/written entirely by hand! I had no idea what I was getting into when I made that suggestion, but it … Read More
Peony & Lilac | Free Mrs. Meyers Products
I learned a few years ago that I love the smell of lavender. I don’t ever get tired of it and anytime lavender is a scent option in a product, that’s the one I’m going to pick. That is what first enticed me to purchase a bottle of Mrs. Meyers cleaning products. Well, after over two years of using the … Read More
how to fix “sticky” drawers
Have you ever had words with a piece of furniture that just would not cooperate? Well, I had to have a few words and get physical with this bottom half of a step-back cupboard yesterday. The drawers that came out of it, so they could be cleaned, just would not go back in. And, when I tried to force them … Read More
Leigha’s Bedroom Update
Do you remember Leigha’s decorating delimma? She was the one with the room that looked heavy and dark. I put a plan together with some ideas for her space, based on what she told me she liked… Here’s how the room looked before… Here is how it looked after a reset and she painted the walls in a creamy white (she’s still … Read More
white on white on white
Soooo…I am really starting to love white. I’ve been moving in that direction for a while, but lately, it’s what I’m drawn to the most. The key to whites being successful is texture and tone. The shades of white you use in a space can either look warm and intentional or stark and bland. It’s a fine line. I love … Read More
room makeovers | putting your money where it counts
I received a question in response to Megan’s office makeover and I thought it would make a great post. So, here we are. The question came from Christie… “I would love to see a post on how you make your initial budget. Did you prioritize curtains and storage ? How do you know what things to go cheap on ?” Great … Read More
Painting with White
When I see someone who doesn’t know what color to paint something, they almost always default to white. It’s neutral. It’s easy. Right? I will admit that it is hard to go wrong with white. I love white and mix a lot of different whites in my home. All three of the whites from the MMS Milk Paint line are … Read More
steal-worthy office organization
If you missed it earlier this week, I finally finished Megan’s office and revealed all of the details. You can see the full post and series HERE. As I shared in the post, Kriste and I worked together to develop an overall floor plan and feel for the space. We worked on the specific pieces of furniture, the Craig’s List … Read More