Living Spaces
How to tell if art is an original or reproduction
Beautiful homes always have 1 thing in common – artwork. Art (or textiles, which are really just art on fabric) should be the starting point of every room. It gives direction to the space and soul that would otherwise be missing. I’ve talked about where to buy original art but the question so many people…
The best places to buy Art Online & In Person
If you’re stuck on WHERE to buy art and WHAT to buy? Read on to find out the best places to buy art online and in person AND my tips for what to look for! ALL ROOMS NEED ART. Did I get your attention with those caps? I hope so! Beyond enriching your life art…
DIY Renovation Tips and Tricks
When we finally finished our basement I realized I’d learned several lessons along the way. We knew when we bought this house that we’d be doing a lot of work to it, and we knew that we’d start with the basement. I didn’t expect the mental challenge completing the basement would bring and so today…
Red & Turquoise Christmas Tree & Decor
Our family room is home to all of our fun holiday decorations and sports a red & turquoise Christmas tree & decor. It adds a fun and playful nod to any home, but especially ones with kids. Come take the tour! When we were first married we were given the most scraggly, hand me down…
Create A Cozy Home With These 3 Tips
Every morning my husband wakes up early, turns on a lamp and sits in a chair to read his Bible in our living room with a cup of coffee. When I wake up he is usually up out of the chair but the lamp is still on and when I round the corner to the…
How to Use Rub N Buff
Ok guys, ya’ll know that I love a quick and easy DIY and I’m no stranger to a can of spray paint. But today I’m going to cue you in to one of my other secret loves, Rub N Buff. No I’m not saying something dirty here, I’m talking about product called Rub N Buff…
Toy Storage For Living Rooms & Small Spaces
I love my kids with all of my heart and soul, but why did they have to come with so much stuff?! Since before my oldest son was born 8 years ago I’ve been fighting against the colored plastic jungle that seemingly over takes homes. Tho I know many parents disagree with me, I never…
Basement Family Room Before and After – Final Reveal! (Renovation Series Part 5)
baseIt has been 4 long years in the making of the post I’m sharing today. Over the last few weeks you have went through the journey of our basement renovation and today I am sharing our full basement family room before and after renovation! Bear with me as I use all of the exclamation points…
DIY Built in Desk (Basement Series 4)
For all of you saints who have stuck around while I’ve shared allllllllll the details on our basement – thank you! After the carpet, walls, ceiling, and back grid wall were completed added one more project to complete this space, a DIY built in desk! We’ve always wanted to allocate a space to have a…
DIY accent wall in the basement (Basement Series 3)
In the middle of our basement renovation we realized we had to do something about a damaged wall. After tossing around some ideas we decided to try our hand at a DIY accent wall. These look great in living rooms so we hoped it would translate to a basement too. It was an easy project…