Did you pack too many things into the last few weeks? I sure did! We just wrapped up the end of the school-year activities. Zoe graduated from 5th grade (which means we are done with elementary school), and Cooper graduated from 8th grade. On top of that, we drove up to Wisconsin to visit my parents, and then I played camp counselor slas[...]
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[...]
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard all the noise that is ChatGPT. I've been playing around with it since early December, right before it went crazy viral. In fact, one night, I was up until 3 AM asking it to do everything from outlining a website to writing a poem about Nicholas Cage designing a living room in the voice[...]
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[...]
There has been a design tips request for mantel decor ideas. Ask, and you shall receive! And perfect timing since I've packed away the Christmas decor and have been transitioning into a new season. Making it weird is the name of the game over here, so modify the decor as you see fit. The design principles remain the same even though your[...]
Disco balls are no longer strictly dancing; adding one to the corner of a room adds a bit of whimsy. While disco ball decor is not a new idea, the crowd goes wild every time I post one on social media. I popped a few in the old shop’s window — like a moth to the flame. Every customer gravitated toward these magical art objects. Maybe[...]
One of the biggest design mistakes — decorating your room with a rug that is too small, but what is a good rug size for a living room? You want to find a big enough rug for all your furniture to rest on (at least all the front legs, for sure). When it comes to rugs, size matters, so if you’re looking for a new rug for your livin[...]
Where did March go? The week before spring break got kinda crazy and just hasn't let up. Has it been the same for you? Let me try to catch you up on everything that has been happening over here. My Newest Shoe Obsession While scrolling through Instagram, these green heels with black and white stripes stopped me in my scroll[...]
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,[...]