When it came time to transform our nursery for Baby 2, I knew I wanted something different from Evie’s neutral nursery, but lacked a clear vision. We opted to start fresh, repainting the room from grey to white. A few accessories were layered in so it felt “finished” when she came home from the hospital…
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Anthropologie-Inspired DIY Knotted Headband (photo tutorial)
So admittedly I’m behind on the trend but where have knotted headbands been my entire life?!? I’ve been wearing this inexpensive pack off Amazon nearly every day since they arrived while I try to convince myself not to spend $30+ on the much more stylish Anthropologie options. Then it hit me – why not make…
Vintage Bathroom Renovation: Inspiration
One lesson we’ll be taking from 2020 is to never stop transforming your home into a place you love. The main bathroom in our house has always been “acceptable” – updated by the previous owners but using cheap materials that didn’t match our style or the style of our house. We’ve been setting aside money…
DIY Nap Mat Cover
E started a new preschool today and we couldn’t be more excited. The cover on her nap mat from daycare was looking a little worn, so we decided starting a new school was the perfect opportunity to make a new-and-improved DIY nap mat cover. If you’re not familiar with a nap mats, many daycares and…
Craftsman Carriage House: Bathroom Reveal
Isn’t it funny how home projects can divert so far from your original vision? The only item from our original design plan for the carriage house bathroom that ended up in the actual room was the showerhead! OUR ORIGINAL INSPIRATION I’m totally okay with that. Our goal with the space was to create a functional…
Mini Liquor Bottle Christmas Tree
Let me introduce you to the best White Elephant gift or creative surprise for a friend: The mini liquor bottle Christmas tree. The IT guy in our office hit it out of the park at our wine and gift exchange last year with a wooden dowel Christmas tree covered in mini bottles. When it came…
Dressers on a Budget
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been finishing up our bedroom renovation. One of our favorite pieces is this gorgeous dresser. We searched for months for a less expensive option and came up empty before finally splurging last year – it was the piece that started the entire room redo. Thankfully, you don’t have to…
Raggy Christmas Quilt Tutorial
I’ve always loved the cozy, comfy look of a good raggy quilt and what’s a better time to make one than as an addition to your Christmas decor! Fun prints, soft flannel, and frayed edges make this raggy Christmas quilt the perfect project to add to your holiday plans. Raggy quilts have exposed edges that…
Coffee Tables: The Designer Look for Less
If you’re new to our look for less series, we pull together our favorite alternatives to expensive pieces so you can shop the look while saving big! Today’s round up: Affordable Coffee Table options! We’re seeking out stunning coffee tables on a major budget. Honestly, I wish I had this list when we moved into this house…
Look for Less: Studio McGee Moody Living Room
Anyone else binge watched all of “Dream Home Makeover” on Netflix already? The living room featured on episode 1 is my new obsession. I love how bright yet moody the room is, with different textures that give off that polished-yet-cozy vibe. I would love to recreate that same feel in our small living room, but…
The Best Baby Name Signs for Your Nursery
As we were thinking about ways to affordably transform Evie’s neutral nursery into something a little different for baby sister, adding a sign with baby’s name on it kept showing up in all of my inspiration pictures. But with so many options available online, how do you pick? We’re rounding up the best baby name…
$15 Felt Flower Nursery Mobile
I’ve been brainstorming affordable ways to spruce up our existing nursery and make it feel “new and different” for Baby #2, while leveraging the big purchases we already have (crib, rocking chair, rug) and not making large investments. Enter this beautiful felt flower mobile I whipped up in a few hours. Total cost? $14. SUPPLIES…