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I am a fan of change…especially when it comes with a cheap price tag! Our guest bedroom needed a change and my first project was a modern accent wall. I’ll walk you through the steps of how I made this modern accent wall for less than $50! Our guest bedroom was one of my first […]

There’s something about a fireplace that just makes a home feel more cozy! I love that we have a large fireplace in the center of our home. I wrapped it in shiplap to make it feel clean and modern…but it felt like it was missing something. Cue the mantel! While decorating for Christmas this year, […]

This post is sponsored by Spectrum Brands. I received product from Spectrum Brands, but all views and opinions shared in this post are my own. When it comes to a bathroom renovation, or any renovation for that matter, there are so many decisions to be made. The bathroom expansion that I did for the Jeffrey […]

With a third boy on the way, I decided it was time to move my two big boys to a new room. Their new room was a blank canvas with white walls and metal shelving filled closets. I knew that it would be easiest to update the space before I moved them in, so that’s […]

I always love finding new ways to use current trends. I recently installed a slat wall as an accent wall in my boys’ room and loved it so much that I wanted to find another place to install it. Their room also has a bay window which seemed very plain once the slat wall was […]

Ever since the first time I saw a wood slat wall, I couldn’t wait to add one to my home! I have seen many different styles (plain wood against a white wall, painted wood on a painted wall…) and wanted to try something slightly different. I absolutely love black accent walls, like the one that […]

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