Two years ago, I started my search for a console table that would fit the small empty wall space right next to our fireplace. The space had been empty for some time and it seemed like it would remain that way. Every table I saw was either too long for the space, not the right color, or not the right price!
Read MoreLast year, I took a look around our master bedroom and realized it was definitely in need of some major TLC! Unfortunately, we didn’t have much of a budget…or we didn’t have a big enough budget to match my Pinterest dream master bedroom board! But, after some DIY and lots of patience, we ended up with a beautiful modern master bedroom that didn’t cost an arm and a leg!
Read MoreI’m in the process of giving our master bedroom a little makeover. So where do you go for all your inspiration needs? Pinterest of course! After searching through, what felt like, thousands of pins. I finally found something that seemed simple but would make a huge difference for our bedroom…
Read MoreNormally, it’s me texting Papa throughout the day with idea after idea of DIY projects and home renovation ideas. With most messages going ignored. However! On this particular day I was pleasantly surprised to receive a text with an idea from Papa that I absolutely loved.
A built in bar.
Read MoreFor the last six months, my 6-year-old son has had one consistent request
“Can you paint my room black?”
An odd request but fitting for this peculiar 6-year-old boy! While his choice of color was questionable, I understood the origin of his request
Read MoreThree kids. Three different personalities.
When we moved, I couldn’t wait to decorate the kid’s rooms. I had so many ideas. I wanted to make each room a special place to escape too, filled with endless possibilities of fun and imaginative play.
How we perceive love is shaped during our childhood. How we love others is essentially a byproduct of that perception. As a child, I grew up in a home filled with love. My parents made consistent and continuous positive deposits of love into us. They showered us with affection and attention. My dad was a handyman. He could fix, build, and create anything.
Read MoreMy husband doesn’t understand the purpose of a formal dining room. His argument – we will never eat in there. Contrary to his opinion, one day he will come home and be forced to put pants on and eat a nice meal in the dining room. Complete with an endless amount of silverware and linen napkins…one day…no time soon though.
Read MoreOne of my favorite places in our home is the powder room.
Yes, where the toilet is!
When decorating our home, I had to be mindful of what Papa likes. However, I was able to freely decorate the downstairs powder room. I wanted a fun space that would make guests feel like they were in the powder room of a high-end loft but still flowed with the décor of the rest of our home.
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