Decorating on a budget for fall plus 8 creative ways to style your home seasonally
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Decorating on a budget for fall plus 8 creative ways to style your home seasonally

Decorating on a budget doesn’t have to be so challenging! Here, I’ll be sharing 8 creative ways to style your home for Fall on a budget. What is it that makes fall so magical? As I close my windows for the winter ahead, I want to add as much warmth and coziness as possible over the…

Using gel stain over paint: A detailed guide
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Using gel stain over paint: A detailed guide

Gel stain is a unique stain that can revitalize your old wood furniture or cabinets. It creates a rich and even tone, similar to paint, as gel stain sits on top of the surface. There’s a common misconception that you can’t use gel stain over finished paint. But that’s not exactly the case. As long…

How to make a simple DIY string garland for your Christmas mantel
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How to make a simple DIY string garland for your Christmas mantel

Balloon garland, popcorn garland, fabric garland, and tassel garland are all examples of different kinds of string garland. Today, I’m making diy string garland to decorate my mantel this Christmas season. If you haven’t made it before it’s actually quite simple and requires few items to create. I’ll walk you through this easy tutorial so…

50 simple dining room centerpiece ideas for every season
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50 simple dining room centerpiece ideas for every season

Need some dining room centerpiece ideas to get your creative juices flowing? Here, I’m answering some common questions about styling your dining room table and giving you over 50 simple centerpiece ideas to use for every season. The good part is, your dining room centerpieces don’t need to be fussy or complicated. With a little…

Whitewash Brick: The Pros and Cons of painted brick plus the easiest techniques
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Whitewash Brick: The Pros and Cons of painted brick plus the easiest techniques

Brick decor can be a lovely and natural way to show off your style! With its old-fashioned but timeless presentation, brick can bring a touch of history to your living space. Although, sometimes brick can seem dated and in need of a facelift. Here I’ll be sharing all you need to know about whitewash brick surfaces,…

Staircase garland – How to decorate your stairs for Christmas!
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Staircase garland – How to decorate your stairs for Christmas!

Staircase garland is such a great way to dress up your staircase this holiday season. Whether using faux garland or fresh garland, it’s the perfect way to add timeless Christmas decorations to your staircase railing. Here, I’ll be sharing what type of garland I used, how I secured them on my staircase banister, my favorite…

How to make chalk paint: Three of my favorite no-fail recipes!
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How to make chalk paint: Three of my favorite no-fail recipes!

Chalk paint is the perfect way to add some personality to any piece of furniture in your home! Today, I’m going to share how to make your own chalk paint. I’m also going to talk about three different ways to make chalk paint with three totally different key ingredients. So if you’re looking for an easy…

How to paint your ceramic floor tiles – what to do and not to do!
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How to paint your ceramic floor tiles – what to do and not to do!

Painting ceramic floor tiles can be the perfect way to update old tile on a budget!  It can take some research and a few substantial hours of work, but the results can be so worth it!  I painted my tile floors last year, and it was an easy quick fix to updating my entryway, but now it’s…

Café Appliances Review (Are They Worth The Splurge?)
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Café Appliances Review (Are They Worth The Splurge?)

Recently, for our kitchen renovation, we opted for GE café appliances in matte white. It was certainly a big splurge! But was it worth it?! If you’ve come looking for a café appliances review – you’ve come to the right place! Here I’ll be sharing a little about our project and a lot about the…