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 to l[...]
When we first looked at this house, I remember walking up the stairs and my realtor said, "Wow, this house just keeps going...", followed by an audible gasp. She had found the primary closet. The addition that the previous owners built included one heck of a closet with his and hers sections, built-ins, and a washer and dryer. Ya, it's a[...]
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[...]
What started with a new mattress for the guest bedroom turned into a guest bedroom refresh on a budget. After the mattress arrived, I, of course, wanted a new headboard which led to new pillows, which led to new sheets, which led to getting legit crazy and letting TikTok pick the paint color for the walls! Complete snowball effect. But I[...]
If there's one thing I've learned about designing a room, it's never one and done. There will be a second, third, and probably ninety-seventh iteration. Since publishing the living room makeover last week, I have been redesigning the redesign and wanted to share it here to get your thoughts. Modern Velvet Blue Sofa Rust Sw[...]
When I gave the primary bedroom a makeover, the ivory headboard didn't pop as I wanted. And that's sad because it's a damn good headboard that should shine. How did I want to proceed with the bedroom makeover? Yes, I could paint, but I wanted something more luxurious. Limewash? Venetian plaster? How about some black luxury wallpaper from[...]
Holy Hannah! How has it already been a week? Time is flyin', so I guess that means we've been hard at work on the One Room Challenge. In case you missed the debut post, you can get all the deets and a peek at the mood boards on ORC Week 1 here. Present state of the space — The Boy ripped the carpet out and we have a clean slate! Check[...]
ERMERGERD! Did you hear? I'm one of the featured designers in the One Room Challenge, and I couldn't be more excited about it. I've participated in the ORC twice as a guest participant...the first was my home office in the old house. When I look back five years ago, I srsly ask myself, what on earth were you thinking? The room was a boho[...]