If you're a student, you don't need me to tell you that back-to-school is right around the corner, which means it's dorm prep season! In my college days, we did not have functional storage furniture, bed risers, or Command Strips. Freshman year, my college furniture consisted of an old couch from the Salvation Army, if I[...]
Social media has been throwing shade towards interior design trends. The comment section is filled with “I don’t follow trends. I'm not a sheep“ and “Don't tell me how to decorate; I'll do what I want!” Woah! I don’t think of myself as a follower; my style is unique, but I still like to follow trends. On the flip side, I migh[...]
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[...]
It's no secret that the living room in my home has been a challenge to decorate. This awkward living room layout has frustrated me between the wall of sliding glass doors leading out to the patio, the French doors, and the fireplace. Yes, I can style it for photos, but it just feels off when you're standing in the space. If you want[...]
If you're looking to decorate with artificial plants but you want a more realistic look, this is the post for you! I love a good faux olive tree, but it takes some styling know-how. Here are my top-secret tips on how I make my faux plants look real. How To Decorate With Artificial Plants — 7 Design Tips 1. Invest In Quality[...]
Ahn the floating stone shelf. When I post the wet bar renovation on social media, the number one question is that shelf made of stone? How did you do it? Since this project was recently featured on Arch Digest in the - Stone Slab Ideas That Go Beyond Countertops post, I thought, let's go behind the scenes and take a looksy at the install[...]
While perusing Reddit, I found a sub called TVTooHigh, and I’m shocked by how many folks do not know how high to mount a TV on the wall. Chiropractors must be making bank on all this neck craning. Side note: it’s not just homeowners; it’s hotels, too. TVs everywhere are hung entirely too high for optimal viewing experience. So[...]
A few weeks back, JCPenney challenged me to create a tablescape for Easter that was not overly bunny-themed. I shared it on Instagram, and people went bananas for the bunny napkin folding tutorial. Don't worry; I uploaded the full video to my home decor YouTube channel and embedded it below in this post. By using my everyday dinnerware a[...]