We’ve officially kicked off the transformation of our foyer, stairway, and hallway—and it all started with something I’ve dreamed of for years: adding beautiful molding beneath the chair rail on the stairs. For the longest time, I let the angles intimidat ...
It’s wild to think a box of cereal can now cost the same as an hour’s work. When everyday essentials keep getting pricier, home decor is often the first thing to land on the chopping block. But that doesn’t mean your home has to stay stuck in sur ...
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your backyard into a relaxing resort-style escape, this DIY cabana might be just the thing. Inspired by breezy, coastal style and designed to give us much-needed shade by the pool, we built a pergola-turned-caban ...
After more than a decade of DIY adventures, I’ve honestly lost track of how many paint projects Robert and I have tackled. Yet no matter how many times we do it, the transformation always feels like magic. Paint remains the most affordable, dramatic way t ...
After years of dreaming about it, our fireplace makeover is finally complete! Our classic colonial home deserved a mantel that truly reflected its timeless style, so we gave it a traditional molding facelift just in time for the holidays. The old mantel w ...
We finally decided to tackle a part of our home that had been quietly driving us crazy for years—the ceilings. Not full-on popcorn, but just enough texture to catch the light and our attention every time we looked up. After years of glancing at those bump ...
I don’t usually pick favorites, but if there’s one home design choice I’d gladly make again and again without hesitation, it’s this: provincial stained hardwood floors. They’re classic, warm, timeless, and honestly, way too underrated. When we first moved ...
Transforming your concrete pool deck with paint is one of the most rewarding and budget-smart upgrades you can do for your outdoor space. We know firsthand—it’s one of the most satisfying projects we’ve completed. After facing a steep quote from a contrac ...
