There’s something special about helping your teen create a room that truly feels like hers. When a space is decorated with her personality in mind, her art, her collections, her favorite colors, she naturally wants to take care of it and keep it nice! Here are the essentials my teen girls absolutely love in their rooms right now and honestly, I love them too. 1- Cozy Bed 2-Vanity Mirror & Get Ready Station 3- Floor Mirror 4- Spot for Collections 5- Jewelry Storage 6- Plants 7- One of a Kind Decor 8- Hooks 9- Spot for Friends ... Read More
6 Hardest Working Areas in our Home
Sharing 6 of the hardest working areas in our home, besides the kitchen, because we know it works the hardest! From our dog door, pantry cabinets to our office table. Hope it gives you ideas for your home.... 1- Back Door with Built-in Dog Door 2- Small Appliance Garage 3- Table in Office instead of a Desk 4- Wall of Cabinets for Pantry 5- Lockers by Back Door 6- Hall Laundry Bonus Space ... Read More
A Fun Update in Our Drink Room (And My New Favorite Finds!)
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I have a soft spot for a space that’s both pretty and practical. Our drink room has always been a fun little extension of our home, but we recently made an update that completely transformed it! Adding the perfect spot for all the beautiful, everyday essentials. And I LOVE it. The Plate & Cup Wall Paint Colors- Pretty and Practical New Finds I’m Loving Why I Love a Dedicated Drink Space ... Read More
Most Popular Items of 2025 and Going Strong in 2026
Every year I love looking back at what actually gets used, loved, and re-ordered. Not just what’s trending for a moment, but what truly earns a place in our homes and real life. This post is a roundup of the most popular items you purchased in 2025 through my blog and social media using my affiliate links. Chances are, you already own one or two of these. And after seeing the full list, it probably won’t surprise you why they rose to the top. 1-Duvet Insert 2- Camera 3- Icon Cups 4- Dimmer Switch 5- Slow Cooker 6- Wonder Oven 7- ... Read More
Spring Bedding Refresh: 7 Ways to Love Your Bedroom Again
There’s just something about spring that makes me want to freshen everything. Open the windows. Let the light in. After a long winter of heavier layers, darker tones, and cozy everything… I’m always ready to lighten it up. I’ll take you along as I refresh our bedding and make a few simple changes for the season. Here are 7 easy ways to refresh your bedroom for spring and fall in love with your space again. 1. Rotate Your Mattress 2. Give Your Mattress a Refresher 3. Wash All Bedding (Yes, All of It) 4. Replace or Swap Out Old Bedding Bedding ... Read More
A Cozy, Pattern-Drenched Gaming Nook in Our Basement
Tucked into the game area of our basement is this fun little sitting space and it has quite the story. One thing about me, if a space isn’t being used to its full potential, I will absolutely change it! Come see how this cozy basement look has transformed over the years The Design Plan Enter: Pattern Drenching The Ladies Are Back Why I Love Pattern Drenching Defining the Zones (Without Closing Things Off) ... Read More
Banquettes and Window Seats: Cozy, Custom, and Creative
Banquettes and window seats are one of my favorite ways to add extra seating while making a space feel intentional and cozy. Over the years, we’ve created seating in several homes. Some DIY, some professionally built and each one brings its own charm and function. Our Family Room Window Seat A Kitchen Banquette Seat With Cushion Made from a Rug (DIY) A Little Girl’s Window Seat Made from a Quilt (DIY) Custom Seating with Pre-Made Cushions Window Seats for My Girls’ Bedrooms (Custom Made) ... Read More
Unexpected Places for Curtains That Add Instant Cozy
Curtain panels aren’t just for windows. They’re one of my favorite ways to add texture, coziness, privacy and to hide areas you don’t necessarily want on display. Over the years, I’ve started using curtains in places you might not expect, and honestly, they’ve become one of my go-to design tricks. Here are some of my favorite unexpected spots where curtains work beautifully. Inside Cabinets Curtains as Shower Curtains Curtain Instead of a Door Curtains to Soften a Door or add Privacy Laundry Nooks Closet Doors ... Read More
A Room of Her Own: A Sweet, Girly Makeover
Seeing Ellie’s room for the first time, I’ll be honest, I was excited to tackle it! Ellie has a twin brother, and they’ve always shared a room, so this is her very first space of her own, decorated just for her, sweet and girly. The 90’s walls, tricky window angles, and soaring ceilings were a bit intimidating at first, but I love a good challenge… and this one turned out to be so much fun! Design Plan Ellie Bedroom Before Ellie Bedroom After A Creative Cabinet A Bed to Love Bedside Details Cozy Window Seat + Mini DIY DIY Window ... Read More
Star Tile Bathroom Refresh and biggest house regret- Tile Mistakes!!
I have one big regret with our remodel. Tile, and it all comes down to installation. We remodeled our entire home about 5 years ago. We added a second floor, basically took every wall down to the framing. We loved a lot about the house, but cosmetically it was stuck in the 80's and needed new electrical. All that being said there was a lot happening at once. Sharing my experience, in hopes it helps you! Also sharing a bathroom I just refreshed and fell back in love with. Paint- Another Tile Regret- Keep Reading on Bathrooms- ... Read More
