Found this great bench at the thrift store while shopping one day. I had the perfect place for it. And for $29.00, I could not pass it up. The fabric was worn but I could see how much potential this piece had. Then while at HomeGoods, I found a beautiful clearance rug for $19.00! The […]

My goal has always been to add character to my bland builders grade home.  This corner in my kitchen was next on the list! I decided I wanted to add bead board to this nook to create texture and personality. I also was really drawn to the idea of a shelf with pegs underneath. Here […]

When I got my new nightstands, I loved the style of them. But I felt like the wood tone clashed with my existing headboard.  When I looked to purchase a new headboard online, I found the styles I liked were between $400 to $900, with most shipping times between 8 to 12 weeks.  I am not […]

Design isn’t just about things looking pretty.  It’s also about helping your home function better for you and your family. This built-in bookshelf was born out of my observation that there were always books and magazines strewn haphazardly though out our living room.  And anytime I put them in a basket, it was out-of-sight out-of-mind, […]

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 […]

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 […]

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS: When we moved into our home at the end of 2012, it was very clean and well-maintained, but it was definitely still stuck in it 1990’s builder grade state. But I didn’t even care because I was so excited to be in a home that had 2 of my dream attributes: a mantle […]