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 YouTube channel and embedded it below in this post. By using my everyday dinnerware and jazzing it[...]
Yup, I said what I said and it's not just because my kitchen is white. White kitchens will never go out of style, they're just not trending hard like the beige and green cabinets of 2022. So if you're about to jump into a kitchen remodel and you're wondering if you should really purchase those white kitchen cabinets, I got ya! Here are 7[...]
It's been a hot minute since I've written a fireplace renovation update. Yes, I could blame it on being busy and the holidays, but really, my lack of enthusiasm was due to my choice of paint. That deep saturated blue-gray Farrow & Ball DeNimes paint paired with the honed limestone fireplace reminded me of prison walls or better yet, a[...]
If you're looking to buy the best faux plants that look real - you've hit the jackpot. Time and time again, I'm asked, "Is that plant real? How did you care for it?" Every single time I can't help but chuckle. As soon as I reveal they're fake, I get a "SHUT UP!" which I love because it wasn't too long ago that designers would crinkle th[...]
Finding design inspiration isn't easy unless you know where to look. Pinterest searches aren't tailored to your style, so turning to tangible items like interior design books (see my always up-to-date list of home decorating books in my Amazon Storefront Favorites) are a great option. Reverting back to paper can be comforting and familiar[...]
Every time I see a beautiful rug in a kitchen or with a dog, I can't help but question the homeowner's sanity. Why ruin an expensive rug? I mean, we spill...a lot...especially now that my kiddos are learning to cook. Zoe dropped a pot of spaghetti sauce the other day. My son spilled melted butter all over the floor (and the dog). But I ge[...]
The latest upholstery project really pushed me out of my comfort zone, especially the bold rust fabric on the vintage Alky chair. Although all that color and pattern was nerve-racking, I was so happy with how the chairs transformed the room. Keeping that same frame of mind for the modern fireplace makeover, I've decided that since this is[...]
Well, it just so happens that the surround and stone for the modern fireplace makeover arrive at the same time as the One Room Challenge began, You know what that means? I'm jumping in baby! The last time I participated, I was an ORC featured designer and had so much fun. Why not do it again, am I right? The '80s style brick has al[...]
Do you ever want to upgrade your home decor but budget restraints make shopping a bit challenging? I searched high and low for affordable modern home decor, and I even shocked myself. It's amazing what you can find when you set your mind to it. From an expensive-looking cane coffee table to a gorgeous rug to simple faux plants, I've round[...]
