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Who doesn’t have one of these storage units hiding in their home?! We have at least five of them…and they are all safely stored in closets. Let’s be honest, they aren’t the most attractive thing.. Here’s how I took this boring white storage unit and turned it into a decent piece of furniture! Add a […]

Who doesn’t love affordable furniture that looks expensive?! Furniture can really be expensive…so why not purchase something affordable and make it amazing! The best part is that you can make it fit your style. I think that’s the biggest allure of IKEA “hacks” for me…being able to make any piece of simple furniture fit my […]

Have you ever seen a trend that you like, but it doesn’t quite fit your style? That’s how I felt about blanket ladders! I love the idea and would like an attractive way to store our blankets…instead of just leaving them bundled up on the sofa. The only problem is that I never really loved […]

Ever had an ackward corner that was wasted space?  The corner behind the soaking tub in our master bathroom was just that…wasted space!  I recently shiplapped the bathroom and wanted to add a bit of character to that corner. I considered making two floating shelves, but wanted to do something just a little different.  That’s […]

I feel like I find inspiration for new projects everywhere I go. When I was on a business trip recently, I was having breakfast in the hotel lobby with my coworkers when I noticed these amazing planters. I didn’t want to forget what they liked like, so I very discretely went to take a picture…and […]

Functional home decor is the best…especially when you are a busy family! I am a huge fan of large pieces of decor that not only makes a statement, but also makes life easier. This DIY weekly chalkboard calendar was the best addition to our mudroom! **This post contains affiliate links to products that I recommend. […]

Want to add some greenery to your door or walls without the bulkiness of a traditional wreath?! Try making this simple modern wreath! It adds the perfect amount of character to any space without being overwhelming. I absolutely love the clean design of the wire ring with the warmth of the greenery! I have moved […]

Have you ever spent way too much time working on a project for it to not turn out the way you hoped?! That’s exactly what how this wood slat accent found a home on my custom coffee bar. I entered the Furniture Flip Challenge hosted by The Builders Challenge and Do It Yourself Magazine with […]

I love coming up with simple design plans for my projects that end up turning into something so much more incredible than I imagined! The entryway of my house is a wide and shallow room that makes it difficult to decorate while not impacting the flow through the room. I used to have an older […]

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