The dining room was the first room I began decorating in this home. Probably because the formal dining room was the kids' playroom in our previous home, this was something new, fun, and different to decorate...thank you, ADHD. After the kids went night-night, I perused Facebook Marketplace, hunting for a vintage pine wood table and 80s m[...]
As an Amazon Influencer, I'm given insiders access to all the Amazon must haves. Think cool new gadgets, hidden gems, TikTok famous products, and ride-or-die products. These are the hottest-selling products, all of which I have personally tested, own, and love! (I also share a few I didn't love.) So buckle down the chin strap, make sure[...]
Last weekend I posted the 80s brick fireplace makeover before and after on social media, and I realized I never properly shared the process on the blog. Shame on me. There was no DIYing for this renovation. We needed professional help with the installation. My neighbor who builds homes shared the name of a mantel company with m[...]
It has been a while since I've put together a music playlist (check the music category for all the playlists available), but during a late-night TikTok scrolling session, one of my favorite accounts appeared on my FYP — CyberExBoyfriend (Laura Lisbon). You may recognize him from his viral roasts of Zillow listings, but he also shares c[...]
Statement art has been trending over the last five years, but the gallery wall is coming in hot today. If you've ever wondered what to do with that blank wall in the living room or dining room, then today's post, sponsored by Desenio, is for you. If you're new to Desenio, allow me to enlighten you. They are an online shop that off[...]
An easy way to elevate design in your home decor is to decorate with art and lots of it. Adding artwork to your home lets you inject your unique style and personality into your room decor. Plus, blank walls get a splash of color. But it seems like many readers are lost when shopping for original art. I teamed up with Singulart to share w[...]
Happy Tuesday! In today's Beautiful Distractions, I'm sharing things that have recently arrived on my doorstep, interesting articles I've read, and objects on my wishlist. But, before we get into it if you're having one of those rollercoaster weeks, where everything seems to be going swimmingly, and then suddenly, it all goes to shit..."[...]
Even though the weatherman predicted a drop in temps for Chicago, the grass is turning green, and the magnolia tree is beginning to bloom. To get those spring home decor ideas flowing, here's a roundup of trending green decor to refresh those rooms and give every corner of your room a breath of fresh air. Green Decor For A Spring Room[...]
Last weekend was one for the books, but not in a good way. It was girls' night out and Cinco de Mayo, so what better way to celebrate than driving down to Chicago for dinner at La Luna? We met at my friend's new place in Pilsen and walked over to Racine and 18th. The energy was lively. Latin music bumping from an outdoor margarita bar, a[...]