Sometimes I get asked how I put together a room, and I often struggle to come up with a straight answer. I know a lot of seasoned designers or people who have gone to school for design have some pretty clear cut steps to how they do things, but I ... READ MORE
Emphasizing a Corner Fireplace on a Budget
Yesterday I walked you through the process of painting the fireplace and today I want to show you the final result. I can't believe the impact a little paint has made. All of a sudden the fireplace has a ... READ MORE
What’s Another Few Inches?
For several months I've contemplated cutting my hair. It's been kind of ridiculously long for a while now, and while I liked the way it looked right after I styled it, that never lasted very long. It easily became a tangled mess and loved ... READ MORE
A Big Dose of Happy.
The one thing I think all playrooms should feel is happy. The red couch was bringing that, but it needed a partner in crime. Many of you on Instagram thought I had painted a door a cheery yellow (Behr's Lemon Zest) but I actually decided to go bold ... READ MORE
Some Updated Chairs and Some That Need It.
I feel like I've been trapped in the Bermuda Triangle. The Bermuda Triangle of painting. Last week I spent 5 days in a row Micah pointed that out in my Christmas pajama pants and painted practically from sunup to sundown. ... READ MORE
DIY Wire Basket Coffee Table
Have you ever come across something that you could immediately envision in your home? That's been the story behind this coffee table from CB2. Shortly after snagging the red couch for the playroom, I was reminded of it, and I knew the two ... READ MORE
The Dining Room: Layering, a GIF + a Giveaway
In case you missed the dining room progress to this point, you can find it here + here. Today I'm laying the foundation of the room. Let's start with the rug. I found this 1920's Sarouk on craigslist about a month ago. ... READ MORE
Laura’s Living Room: Ikea Billy Bookshelves Hack
In case you missed the reveal, you can see that here and here. Laura's home already had wonderful, historic bones, but the living space could use a bit more character. Laura wanted bookshelves, and while we had talked about something clean and ... READ MORE
The Dining Room: Finding and Hanging the Mural
Let's talk about that incredible mural today, shall we? I knew a mural would be a wonderful statement on that wall from the moment we bought the house. It can be seen from the front door, but it's not the first thing you would see, scanning left to ... READ MORE