I've always had a special spot in my heart for black and white striped decor, but over the last few years, it has had a chokehold on me—case in point, the new funky striped chair that just landed in the living room. If you're looking to refresh your home, there's no better way than to add some chic black-and-white striped decor! This t[...]
I've been writing this blog for over 10 years, I sometimes feel like I'm just learning how to blog because I've never shown proper before and afters. That changes today! Behold a boring, outdated bathroom that was transformed into a simple yet stunning black and white bathroom. This is an older renovation, back when the basement flooded,[...]
Today, I’m spilling the tea on how to make your home look expensive, to get the look for less aka affordable decor ideas. When I first began posting my home on TikTok, one comment I received repeatedly was hello #RichTok, but I am by no means wealthy. Yes, there are times I splurge here and there, but more often than not, I’m lo[...]
As we push toward the end of the year, you might wonder what the new interior design trends are for this year. Well, my friend, I have that answer for you. After attending High Point Furniture Market the other week with my friend Carrie (you may remember her '80s modern home tour, or maybe you follow her Instagram Neon Fringey - ya, that[...]
Happy Monday! Boy, do I hope you are warmer than I am? We're in a deep freeze here in Chicago, and the only way I've been able to stay cozy is under my electric throw blanket (best invention ever!). I originally bought them to sit outside for a driveway passion fruit cocktail with the neighbors, but it's even too cold for that. While[...]
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[...]
Yes, I know. Wallpaper can be expensive, but man, does it transform a room. If you want the look but don't want to shell out thousands of dollars, here are five ways to cut the cost of wallpaper. Check out this round-up of peel and stick wallpaper if you love the look but are afraid to commit. 5 Ways To Make Wallpaper More Affordable[...]
Oh boy, the halfway point is where the One Room Challenge can get sketchy. You think, damn son, I'm rockin' this ORC! All I have to do is zhush it up, right? Wrong! This is when time starts to slip outta your hands because you get cocky. Case in point, instead of painting the French doors last weekend, I decided to sit in the driveway an[...]
We're screamin' into Week 3 of the One Room Challenge and have reached the point in construction where every room is covered in dust, and the house is a disaster. But that's where the magic happens, am I right? At least, that is what I'm telling myself. If you've been watching my Stories on Instagram, you know the tile is installed, and[...]