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Are you ready to transform your staircase into a stunning focal point of your home? I’ll take you through the step-by-step process of how I revamped our stairs by removing the old tired carpet, adding fresh paint and a new runner! Unlike most, I chose to start this project just days before we had family […]

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to preserve the beauty of dried flowers by encasing them in crystal-clear epoxy, creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You probably already know this about me, I absolutely adore adding the finishing decorative touches to a freshly transformed space. After I put the final touches on my office, I couldn’t […]

My family and I recently moved across the country and purchased a split-level home. After finishing our kitchen expansion and complete renovation, I set my sights on revamping the cabinet-heavy wet bar space. The goal was to have it seamlessly blended with our freshly updated kitchen. **This post contains affiliate links to products that I […]

In this article, I’m going to show you how to make your own simple floating shelves with a modern brass railing. You can use these shelves to elevate any area where you want to put some open storage. If you have been watching along on Instagram stories you would have seen me makeover our wet […]

Do you have a small laundry room that is actually just a closet? Try removing the closet doors to see how much bigger the space feels! That’s exactly what I did…and I knew I couldn’t put the doors back on. Instead, I came up with a way to hide the washer and dryer while keeping […]

Do you have a LEGO enthusiast in your life? If you do, this article is all about showing you how to craft a DIY Large LEGO Tray that’s not only quick and simple to build but will also revolutionize the way you engage with your favorite bricks. One of the greatest joys for my son […]

Just recently, I took our plain white guest bathroom to a stunning green oasis. This makeover took minimal effort compared to most of my projects, but had a BIG impact. I wanted to add some character without doing a lot of demo. With only a little bit of paint, paneling and some new decor I […]

Making a DIY large serving tray can be a fun beginner project. You can customize its shape, size and color. Here’s a basic guide on how to make a wooden serving tray! Just recently I finished doing a complete overhaul on our kitchen. From a new layout, to custom cabinets, range hood and tile backsplash, […]

This post is sponsored by Armstrong, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. I recently turned our basement into the perfect movie/play room by adding a built-in unit. While I loved the built-in, it just felt like something was missing. The bright white ceiling was keeping it from being the […]

Do you have a tiny room in your home that you wish was more functional?! That’s exactly what I was dealing with in our new home! We had a tiny bedroom that was just collecting junk. I decided to transform it into a beautiful and functional home office! There were a few phases to my […]

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