I started a tradition that I like to call “The 12 Days of Christmas Fun”.   Three years ago after Christmas was over, I realized that in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, I had never gotten around to doing many of the fun holiday activities I had wanted to do with my kids.  […]

I enjoy giving gifts at the holidays because it is a way to spark joy in others. I love the act of selecting an item that each person will truly love.  I believe in quality over quantity, and I really try to be intentional when deciding what to get each person on my list. Because […]

Use a New Rug to Infuse Color Into the Space. Most kids love bright colors, and while the thought of painting their walls some offensively bright color might make you cringe, there’s a much easier alternative to infuse their favorite colors into their room: with a new rug!  Anytime I am designing a space, a […]

When we bought our home 5 years ago, it had 5 different types of flooring on the main level, which I lovingly referred to as my “patchwork quilt of flooring”.  We knew that one day we would want to replace it all with one consistent type of flooring, but that was not in our budget […]

Where it all began… We are all familiar with budget-friendly projects, but time is a valuable resource too, and I was craving a way to spruce up my basic builder grade bathroom quickly and affordably before an upcoming photo shoot.  I knew I didn’t want to put much money into the bathroom because we hope […]

My idea was simply this:  What can I do in just 2 days with $200 dollars?  I wanted a transformation that wouldn’t consume my life or break the bank.  There are lots of budget friendly ideas out there, but some of them are quite labor intensive.  I wanted to give our outdated 90’s basic builder […]

Today I’m excited to be sharing my simplified approach to fall decor with you!  Since my family spends the most time in our living room and kitchen, I decided to focus my decorating efforts there first.    I love the coziness of fall and its warm hues, and I’m excited to show how I  incorporate […]

Are you looking for Simple & Afforadable Ways to Decorate for the Fall Season?  Ideas that (gasp!) don’t necessarily involve pumpkins 😉   Here I’m sharing 5 Tips for Creating Simple and Budget Friendly Fall Decor: Tip 1: Use spray paint to make what you already own “feel” like fall. Take those galvanized lanterns you’ve got […]

Last year we gave our kids bathroom a budget facelift with a new vanity, flooring, and a fresh coat of paint.  The transformation was pretty significant since what was there before was the original 90’s yellowed linoleum and brown trim.  However, after renovating it, life got busy and I never really took the time to […]