Learn how to make an easy Macrame Plant Hanger DIY with this simple step by step tutorial! It’s the perfect way to add a little vintage charm to your outdoor area. There’s something peaceful about hanging plants swaying in the wind, but those plastic store-bought planters can really clash with your outdoor decor. This easy …
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Tired of white trim? Try green trim or woodwork for contrast and bold color. Find inspiration with examples of green interior trim in these homes. It started with our vintage laundry room design with dark green trim and cabinetry… ever since I finished the room, I’ve wanted to use green trim elsewhere in our home’s …
This dark green bedroom is a cozy retreat, filled with eclectic decor from across the globe. A dark master bedroom is moody, romantic, and perfect for sleeping in on Saturday morning. Do you want your bedroom to be cozy? The dark green bedroom walls in our master create a cozy space that is an inviting …
Decorate your front porch for fall with a mix of pinks, purples, and magentas. Yes, fall porch decor can include cool colors, too! The landscaping for our modern-cottage home is primarily filled with pink and purple blooms. Therefore, it only seems fitting, that our fall porch decor would feature similar hues. So often we think …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Over 20 faux brick DIY projects to try! Incorporate the beauty of brick (without hiring a bricklayer!) through brick veneer, brick wall panels, faux brick tile, and brick stencils. Would you like to add architectural character, warmth, and texture to your home? Try brick. Well, faux brick, that is! Faux brick is both DIY and …
Learn how to restore bamboo furniture that has been damaged by sun and rain. Repair rattan furniture – and protect it – for outdoor use! Do you own bamboo or rattan furniture that has seen better days? Today, I’ll show you how to restore bamboo and repair rattan… and how to keep it that way, …
Does your fireplace need a makeover? These before and after photos of German Schmear (or ‘smear’) fireplaces will inspire you to update your brick or stone hearth! Our German Schmear brick fireplace project has been a hit, which got me thinking: wouldn’t it be great to see German Schmear (also called ‘smear’) in other homes, …
Love shibori? Try one (or more!) of over 15 DIY shibori decor projects for your home: shibori pillows, blankets, towels, and more! Yes, I’ve been on a bit of a DIY shibori kick, as of late. I’ve always been a blue and white girl, so it’s no surprise that this indigo dye technique catches my …
Need to remodel your kitchen on a budget? These 10 tips will help you save money creatively with a budget kitchen remodel that you’ll love! In the thick of renovating the exterior of our cottage-style fixer-upper, we faced an unfortunate truth: the kitchen is in sore shape, too. Shucks. With no funds allocated, it’s time …
Big windows and sunrooms are a desirable feature in a home, but the window treatments get pricey (and hard to find)! Save some dough by trying one of 11+ DIY extra long curtain rod ideas. While a sunroom and big windows might be one of the best features in your home, it comes with one …
Love a mix of design styles & want to combine them beautifully? Take a cue from 10 bloggers with colorful, eclectic style. Mix modern, vintage, glam (and more!) for a look that is stunningly unique! Out with the old, in with the you! Today I’m introducing you to 10 talented bloggers with colorful, eclectic style …