Have you ever tried to purchase an item for your home only to be completely paralyzed with indecision? I spent the last 4 weeks shopping for the new accessories for our master bathroom - cabinet hardware, a light fixture, robe hooks, soap dishes, rugs, and towels - and struggled to make final decisions. I know, I know... first world problems. But if you are conservative when it comes to spending money on yourself, you can likely attest to the fact that the struggle is real.
It's been 10 ...
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Transforming a Department Store Bench into Rustic Canvas RH-Style
Restoration Hardware-style does not have to be expensive or time consuming to achieve. It's simply a matter of choosing a piece that you can transform and then getting the color tones correct. See how this basic-brown-tufted department store bench was easily transformed into rustic canvas RH-style that I think could easily pass for an item in one of their dreamy stores.
This bench is one of those side projects that's been sitting in my cellar waiting to be worked on.
The reason it ...
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26 Master Bathroom Update Ideas
Let's talk master bathrooms. Faucets, fans, fixtures, drains, hooks, tile, countertops, storage, and area rugs - Oh My! There are so many items that go into making a master bathroom. So I'll start with this one post of 26 master bathroom update ideas that summarizes each item you'll need to consider if you're planning a bathroom remodel. Then over the next few weeks, I'll go into more detail on a few of the items.
As we go through these items to consider in your bathroom ...
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My After-Christmas Haul of Sale Items
Wait until you see what I found on sale this weekend! And not just on sale, it was a super sale. A super duper sale where almost every item was 70 and 80% off! AND I had an extra 20% off coupon on top of that. Most of the items were just $1-3. Lucky day!
Yesterday was one of those unexpected shopping days where I ended coming home with a huge haul. A trip to Bed Bath & Beyond for a soap dish turned into 45 items in my shopping cart.
It's been years, and I mean about 18 ...
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2021 Year In Review & Plans Moving Forward
Year-end is the perfect time to review the projects you’ve completed throughout the year and to make a plan moving forward. I like to track the projects and finishes I used over the years to see the progression, trends, preferences and ultimately my specialties.
Keeping track of past furniture projects also allowed me to narrow down my preferred paint products over the years and perfect my technique with them. And I've been blessed with the opportunity to provide you with all of this ...
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Favorite Table Lamps on Amazon – November 2021
While shopping for a lamp to give as a Christmas gift this year, I actually came across a ton of options that I love on Amazon. So thought I'd share in case you're also looking to buy someone a unique gift.
My new discovery in lamps are the marble and alabaster lamps. But the concrete and walnut wood lamps are gorgeous too. There really is a great selection of lamps on Amazon. And they are all under $100 each.
Top Row (L to R): Marble Pillar // Marble & Brass Square // Metal ...
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Favorite Finds on Amazon – November 2021
OMGosh we are half way through November and it's time for Favorite Finds again. I've been doing more of these shopping posts lately because from November 1st to mid-December, I become completely obsessed with getting my holiday shopping done. It's actually stressful for me, but what helps relieve that stress is when bloggers publish quick-scan shopping lists in so I can move through them quickly. If I see something I think someone needs and would like, I add it to my Amazon cart. I'm hoping ...
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Organic Thanksgiving Table Setting
It's time to think about how you'll set your Thanksgiving table and order any items you still need to make your table warm and inviting. And I'm here to help! My favorite table settings are simple and organic, so if you like that style too, you're in the right spot. I've found just about everything you need on Amazon to make your preparations easy and pretty all at the same time. Consider this your shopping list for an organic Thanksgiving table setting.
This natural, organic table ...
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Favorite Finds on Amazon – October 2021
Happy Columbus Day! The Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. We can start wearing comfy sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, jeans, and light weight boots. New England weather is absolutely perfect and I'm inspired to shop for things that make our home comfortable too. Here are a few of my favorite finds on Amazon for October.
Sweatshirt // Mirror // Orange Pillow Covers // Backpack // Pendant Light // Black Silverware // V-Neck Sweater // Copper Kitchen Gadgets // White Lacquer ...
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Here’s How to Change Your Wall Art… Without Ever Changing Your Wall Art
You decide to paint a room and things snowball. All of a sudden the lighting needs updating, the area rugs don't match, the accessories are a different style, and your wall art looks out of place. Where does it end? You just wanted a new color on the walls. Well, my friend, I'm here to save your pretty pennies on wall art and show you how you can change your wall art... without ever changing your wall art.
Sounds like a Scooby Doo mystery doesn't it?
But these are actually really 3 ...
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The Only Paints I Ever Use on Chairs
When it comes to painting chairs, there are only two good paint options. Forget chalk, milk, and latex paint when it comes to chairs. These either will not adhere to the wood well enough to last through the use that a chair gets or they will require a topcoat. There's a much better and easier way. A one-step process actually. Read on to learn more about the only paints I ever use on chairs.
There are only two paints I use on chairs. Both have a low-lustre, ...
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We Painted Our Walls White! See My Favorite White Paint Colors
How are you at choosing paint colors? Is it a breeze or does it stress you out? Can you immediately pick a color from a hundred swatches and stand confident in your choice or do you agonize over the slightest of shades? Well, it's time for me to admit that choosing paint colors for our walls is my kryptonite. It's one of the reasons why we painted our walls white, but not the main reason. In this post, we'll talk about why we painted our walls white and our favorite white paint ...
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