In case you haven't heard the news, it was just announced that I will be one of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020 featured designers! Holy scream emoji! Exciting right!?!?!? When I first discovered the One Room Challenge, six some years ago, I was in the middle of the guest bedroom makeover in our old house and completely befuddled why[...]
We've finally finished the modern kitchen makeover on a budget, and today is the big day to share the final reveal of this beautiful renovation! Are you as excited as I am, or did you spy the feature on House Beautiful? It feels like forever ago, since I shared the kitchen renovation mood board. If this is your first time here, the lu[...]
Welcome to Beautiful Distractions, the Quarantine Edition. Not sure about you, but it seems like, after the knee-jerk reaction, the world is beginning to find a new normal indoors. Here are a few things that have kept me going and changed my tiny, quiet world. If you missed this Instagram post, allow me to recap. Have a routine an[...]
This Covid Coop Up has mind dreaming of fun new spaces. The other day, I found myself wandering from room to room, contemplating, "Do I like you? Could you be better? How can I change you?" The dining room became my first victim...I suddenly had big and bold modern dining room design ideas! Yes, you read that right...THE DINING ROOM![...]
Move over Joanna Gaines, there's a new sheriff in town. My girl Studio McGee is at Target! Congrats Shea!!! I've been sprucing things up around the house and have been jonesing for a little shopping spree, and the Threshold - Designed with Studio McGee fits my budget. read more[...]
I discovered TikTok last summer while freelancing and was curious if it could be a platform to sell. But before I could create a marketing plan, I needed to understand it myself. Therein started my newfound obsession with TikTok. Now that the platform is getting more hype and I'm sharing my social media secrets, I figured I'd share a lit[...]
We're all cooped up with the COVID lockdown, but as an introvert, I'm oddly enjoying the silence. To pass the time, I've been reading books, flipping through some of the best interior design books, listening to podcasts, playing board games with the kids, and letting them watch somewhat inappropriate movies like Talladega Nights. In ligh[...]
After posting the viral wallpapered closet, I received a few emails asking for recommendations for the best peel and stick wallpaper. Great question! I'd love to answer that, especially since removable wallpaper has come a long way. If you're living in a rental, apartment, or college dorm, a temporary option like peel and stick wallpaper[...]
Wanna know all my social media secrets? Well, guess what…you’re in luck cuz I’ve got two speaking events coming up! First off, I’ll be in San Fransisco, March 1-3, for the Design Influencers Conference (my session is early afternoon, March 3), and I’ll be speaking about all things social media…not just Pinteres[...]