My home office sits tucked away in a room of our primary bedroom – which unfortunately means it’s been a low priority on our renovation list. But, when the light in the old builder-grade ceiling fan circa 1980 finally gave out this week, we decided that rather than swapping the bulb, it was time to…
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Vintage-Look Chandeliers For the Bathroom (Budget-Friendly)
Phase two of the renovation of our 1915 boarding house is underway, which means I have a lot of light fixtures to order. At the top of my list is finding a vintage-look chandelier to go over our original clawfoot bathtub that is being refinished. Finding a vintage-look chandelier on a budget has been a…
Look for Less: The Studio McGee Entryway
Ever since Dream Home Makeover started airing on Netflix, I have been obsessed with the Studio McGee style and how to create the Studio McGee look for less. I pulled together a round up a few months ago of more budget-friendly options to recreate one of my favorite spaces from the show. Today we’re diving…
Vintage Brass Bathroom Hardware
Since moving into our historic house five years ago, we have renovated two bathrooms and added on another. Only one half bath has remained untouched so far, and its days are numbered. When deciding on what style to go with, we knew we had to stay consistent with that of our craftsman home, but also…
Rejuvenation Drum Pendant Look Alike
Let’s talk about my latest decor obsession. This Rejuvenation conical drum pendant. Little by little we’ve been updating our tiny eat-in kitchen and this pendant would be the perfect fit. Butttt at nearly $700 – before taxes and shipping – I just can’t. Before we get to the Rejuvenation conical drum pendant dupes, can we…
Joss & Main Black Friday Deals
Top of my Black Friday / Cyber Monday list every year is home furnishings and decor. It’s the BEST time to upgrade rooms in your house on a serious budget. Joss & Main this year is offering an additional 25% off sitewide with a private code I’ll be sharing in my IG stories Nov 26…
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…
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…
Our $40 Bedroom Lighting Upgrade
One of the joys of living in a historic home is you can never count on having electric run to the places you want or need it – and trying to drop new wiring is a huge hassle (not to mention $$$). Our bedroom is one of those places. We have a ceiling fan (which…
Stunning Ceiling Fans to Instantly Elevate Any Room
When you live in Texas, giving up your ceiling fan just isn’t an option. Even our dining room had a ceiling fan in it when we bought our home (don’t worry – that one we did replace). Opting for a ceiling fan doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice in style, though. We’re in the process…
Building Our DIY Patio Table
I was going to wait until we had our entire patio setup complete before sharing the outcome of this weekend DIY, but it seems as though outfitting the rest of the patio is actually taking longer than the table build! I’ve dreamed of a larger patio table that is built to fit our awkward patio…