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Seasonal & HolidaysDIY Halloween Lanterns From Old Trick or Treat Buckets
This Halloween lanterns DIY started as a way to use up a stack of plastic trick or treat buckets I had been collecting at thrift stores for years.
RoomsHow to Layer Bedding for a Fresh Bedroom Look
When I’m refreshing a bedroom, the first thing I update is the bedding. For this refresh, I’m starting with a fresh white base and layering waffle textures with a paisley pattern…
Color & TrendsThe Paint Colors That Actually Move Houses Faster
Fresh paint is the cheapest upgrade with the highest payoff when you're listing a home. The hard part is picking shades that pull in offers instead of scaring buyers off.
DecoratingThe Thrift-Store Finds That Rival $1,000 Designer Pieces
Walk into any thrift store and you'll pass over most of it. But tucked between the chipped mugs and mismatched glassware sit pieces that sell for hundreds, sometimes thousands…
Seasonal & HolidaysLast-Minute DIY Halloween Decorations You Can Make in a Day
Halloween is only a week away, and you haven't decorated yet? Don't worry, I've got you covered!
Seasonal & HolidaysEmbracing Autumn: A Fall Color Palette for Your Porch
It’s that time of year, where I bring a little seasonal fall magic to my front porch!
Kitchens & Baths8 Kitchen Features That Read as Dated
A kitchen has to last. Most designs need to hold up for ten years or more, which means the features that age fastest are the ones worth catching early.
DecoratingWhy Your Ceiling Light Keeps You Wired at Night
Overhead light tells your body it is midday. Here is how light position and color temperature change the mood of a room after dark.
Decorating5 Simple Ideas to Refresh Your Home
Here are 5 simple ideas to refresh your home. That’s right, I have five very easy ways that you can breathe a fresh new look into your home.
Outdoor & Plants8 Curb Appeal Upgrades Under $50 That Add Value
Small exterior projects carry more weight than most homeowners expect. A fresh front door, a straighter row of house numbers, a border of mulch: these read instantly from the…
Seasonal & HolidaysEasy Holiday Plant Gift Ideas for Christmas
There are so many options for hostess gifts during the holiday season, especially if you want to give something a little different from the usual bottle of wine or box of…
Decorating9 Easy Decorating Hacks for a More Finished Home
Over more than 25 years of decorating and staging homes, I’ve picked up small tricks that make decorating easier, more practical, and sometimes simply better looking.