Download 8 Hawaiian Art prints for free! Featuring landmarks from Maui and the Big Island, these large-scale Hawaii photos make great posters or framed wall art. On the two-year anniversary of our trip to Hawaii, I have finally gotten around to hanging some Hawaiian Art. The photo – of Maui’s Wai’anapanapa State Park – is …

Yes, you can mix wood and white trim in the same house (or, even, in the same room)! Mixing painted and stained trim is completely doable, as long as you keep these tips in mind. Our modern cottage home has original solid wood trim, crown molding, panel molding, chair rails, and ceiling beams… but… it’s …

Try one of 5 simple spring home decor ideas for a bedroom. Take a Master Bedroom tour featuring easy updates for a spring refresh! Though it’s not quite spring, we do have some spring-like weather in the forecast (nearly 75° later this week!). Still, I’ve been anxious to start introducing a bit of fresh color …

It’s time to freshen up your dining room with a beautiful spring flower centerpiece. You’ll want to try each of these gorgeous spring centerpiece ideas! Our crocuses are blooming. Our windows are open. I’m hopeful that spring is here. What does that mean? Yes, it is time to add a fresh spring centerpiece to our …

Is your laundry room located off the garage or a side entry? If so, these 15+ mudroom and laundry room combo ideas will help you design a beautiful (and practical) space! I’ve been reminiscing about the mudroom in our last home. Maybe it’s all the rain and snow of February in Kentucky… but I’m missing …

What is Vinyl Shake Siding? Modeled after cedar shake, vinyl shake provides a custom look with low-maintenance. Check out the before and after of this home’s exterior renovation with shake siding accents. While our house was primarily renovated using board and batten (or, vertical siding), we accented several parts of the exterior with shake siding. …

Windsor at Westside Villas is affordable accommodations for large families visiting Disney World. Our review covers the private pool, clubhouse, community pool, and a tour of the villa – with video! Looking for a socially distanced vacation? Or, trying to find affordable lodging near Disney? As you’ll see in this review – and through our …

Vertical Siding, also known as Board and Batten, is a modern option for an exterior renovation. Check out the before and after of this home, which went from horizontal vinyl “lap” to vertical vinyl siding. When it was time to replace our home’s vinyl siding, we knew we wanted vertical siding, also called board and …

Learn how to install a shade sail. A DIY Shade Sail installation is a budget-friendly way to add shade over your deck or patio. If a standard patio umbrella isn’t cutting it, upgrade to a shade sail (also called a sun shade). These affordable sails are a beginner-friendly DIY project that you can complete in …

Love antiques with a modern edge? Missing the shade for an antique milk glass lamp? This milk glass lamp makeover is simple and stylish! An heirloom from my husband’s aunt, this pair of antique milk glass lamps is a treasure. The lamps needed a bit of freshening up – and one milk glass shade was …

Looking for a stylish jungle wallpaper that doesn’t scream “themed room”? This Tanglewood Forest wallpaper took our small bathroom from basic to stunning, in an afternoon. For years, I’ve admired jungle wallpaper in bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, but I wasn’t ever able to hit the buy button. That is until I saw Tanglewood Forest, a …

Over 20 tiki décor ideas for decks, patios, bars, and more! Fans of tiki culture and Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room are sure to find Polynesian décor that will fit their home. “Welcome to our tropical hideaway, you lucky people you!” Both Jose (of Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room) and I are excited to welcome you to …

Need lighting or ambiance for your backyard? Add tiki torches to illuminate your deck, patio, or yard. In the market for new tiki oil lamps? Before you grab bamboo torches from the nearest superstore, take a look at this list of over 20 of the best tiki torches (including tabletop tiki torches) – chock-full of …

Learn how to make a DIY Ninja Turtle Costume for your little Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael fan! Made with flannel and fleece, this costume is comfortable for Halloween or pretend play. If you have a “Hero in a half-shell” who is wishing for a Ninja Turtle Costume this Halloween, then this is the tutorial …

How to make a simple and inexpensive DIY Luigi Costume for Halloween, including the hat, classic Mario overalls, and a power-up star. How was your Halloween weekend? We had a busy weekend with a few Harvest Festivals and Trick-or-Treating — and my little guy loved dressing up in his DIY Luigi Costume for the activities. …