Hi Y’all! Guess who decided (last minute) to join the One Room Challenge as a guest participant for the first time in 3 years?! ME that’s who! And I’m doing something a little different – we’re calling it The Teacher’s Lounge. The One Room Challenge is a bi-annual event where designers/bloggers/DIYers & folks who love…
I believe that our homes should be our sanctuary, whether it’s a sprawling mansion or a small apartment. A lot of people think they need more space, that it’s easier to live in & decorate. But it can be much easier & more fun to decorate a small apartment, home, or any room so that…
You have a gorgeous home. I mean every room is really very nice. You’ve got a beautiful Boho bedroom. An African inspired living room. A traditional formal dining room with statement art. A modern farmhouse kitchen complete with marble counters, waterfall island, subway tile, contrasting hardware, & the latest top of the line appliances –…
Hey y’all! A couple of years ago I made a custom reversible headboard slipcover for the wood bed in our master bedroom. The project was part of the One Room Challenge & I promised a fellow blogger friend that I would share how I made it. That was 2 years ago & I have finally…
How often have you made a mental or written note to get {more} storage boxes or containers? And how many of those times have you wanted a nicely matched or coordinated “set”? Maybe with handles, unique patterns or colors? Yah me too. But then I think about how much all those nice boxes & containers…
At the beginning of the year, I gave you the 1st step in getting organized & staying organized for good. The most important thing was to start with a system. A system of how to use your space efficiently so that you organize in a way that makes sense & that makes it easier to…
One of my goals for 2019 & beyond is to continue my sustainability journey by challenging myself to shop less. When I have to shop, I want to buy smarter & greener than I already have been. Some things are easy enough, I just need to do them more – like thrifting. I love thrift…
Getting organized is something we’re all always talking about. Especially at the start of a new year, we set goals & resolutions to get organized 1 room at a time. It can be hard to get started & even harder to keep momentum but there’s only 1 thing you need to finally get & STAY…
Every year I end up buying something new to decorate for Christmas. New things come to stores, new trends emerge & I love all things Christmas so I get pulled in just like everyone else. This year I decided it was time for me to put my money where my mouth is & live my…
Like a lot of home decor lovers, I have been pouring (& swooning) over the IKEA 2019 catalog. It’s a great one! There’s some new items, some that I already own & love, updates to items that have been around a long time, & new options for old favorites. I’ve made a trip to my…