I love love love our coastal kitchen, but I have been itching to design a new kitchen lately. I have really been feeling rich blues paired with cool gray tones. Anyone want this look in their home? Let's do a makeover! Anyways, I was very excited when BLANCO asked us to design a mood board...
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How to make a bench out of a twin bed
Want to turn a bed headboard and footboard into a bench? This is a super easy upcycle project! Here's a step by step tutorial and video! I love thrifting and turning the furniture from something boring to something beautiful. However, our house is pretty full of furniture. So, I have decided to try my hand...
How to Make a Pillow
Wondering how to make a pillow? I've rounded up a ton of easy tutorials! Pillows are a really versatile home decor accessory. They make a space feel cozier and complete. Pillows are a great way to add a pop of color or pattern. They can easily be swapped out seasonally, too! However, pillows can get...
DIY Wooden Hat Rack
Here's how to build a simple, but unique looking, wooden hat rack, perfect for organizing your home or for a gift idea! I created this DIY wooden hat rack for my dad's collection of "old man caps." He's got dozens and literally stacks six or seven at a time on top of those creepy styrofoam...
RYOBI 40v Mower Review
I have been mowing our lawn for the last two years with the same mower I used on my family home growing up. Talk about meta. However, that mower has been looking a little worse for wear lately and I wasn't sure how long it would last. So, I upgraded to a RYOBI 40v mower...
Easter Basket Ideas for Babies
Easter is right around the corner, and I want to make an Easter basket for my baby! I am well aware that he won't know what is going on, but it is still his first Easter. I am excited to start these holiday traditions with him, and there is no time like the present to...
Our Anniversary Trips
Our fourth anniversary is coming up and things are a little different this year since we now have a child. We're no longer young and carefree birds floating in the wind, letting us travel anywhere we want. But the first three years of being married, our anniversary trips were pretty great. I mean, we went...
Great Gift Ideas
With our anniversary coming next week, I've been shopping for gifts for Morgan. I can't tell you what I ended up getting her, but I wanted to share with you some of the great gift ideas that I saw while shopping Amazon! These were too good to not share and I might even have picked...
How we added nursery shelves
Want to add nursery shelves to your home? Here's how we added simple shelves to our baby's room! We already shared our nursery reveal, and I honestly thought that the room was complete! However, after staring at it for a while (I do a lot of sitting & staring while feeding the baby!) I decided...
Behr Abysse - Paint Color of the Month
Love the paint color Abysse by Behr? Here is everything that you need to know about it! Hey y'all! Today I am excited to be back with my monthly blog series for 2019 - the paint color of the month! Each month I will share a paint color that is currently inspiring me and help...
DIY under bed storage
Maximize the storage space under your bed by building this sliding/rolling under bed storage compartment! One of the worst things about the size of our house is that there isn't a lot of storage. One of the catch all places is under our guest bed. We have the cat travel bag, a blow up mattress...
How to replace door knobs with Kwikset Levers
On Monday, we talked to you about how we updated our flat panel doors with molding. They look amazing, but we needed to finish them off with something crucial- knobs! Upgrading your doors with Kwikset levers is an easy way to add some flash to an area often overlooked! Knowing how to replace door knobs...
The Best Costco Patio Furniture in 2023
Looking to purchase outdoor furniture at Costco? Here's the best Costco patio furniture! I have long professed my love for Costco furniture. I love the quality that you can get for your money. The killer customer service is great, too. Today I was inspired by the spring weather to share my favorite Costco patio furniture...
Updating Interior Doors with Molding
Transform your flat panel interior doors into a source of pride! Discover how to effortlessly update them with molding, achieving a seamless and budget-friendly transformation. Follow the step-by-step guide, and see the outstanding difference as your doors go from drab to fab. Flat panel doors have a place and time, but they often make a...
Simple Landscaping Ideas
Springtime is approaching and with that we are all getting the urge to get out in the yard. I have some projects up my sleeves for this year (our side yard + natural area will be our focus) but I wanted to share my best simple landscaping ideas with you today. Landscaping can be overwhelming...
Garage Organization Plan
While we're working on our sunroom refresh plan, we're going to concurrently be working on a garage organization plan. We initially organized the garage when we very first moved in, but we have accumulated A LOT of stuff since then and it has been a struggle to keep it organized. New tools, a ping pong...
How to build DIY Over the Toilet Storage shelves
We built an over the toilet storage solution to house our baby bath materials. This over the toilet storage project can be built quick with our instructions! We recently put up an awesome over the toilet storage system made entirely from cedar. With the baby came lots of bath stuff that we have been storing...
On my last day of paternity leave - a letter to my son
My son. This is a hard letter to write. Not because anything is wrong, but because I love you so much. I have spent the last eight weeks at home with you and I am feeling so sad about having to go back to work and leave you. These weeks have flown by and been...
Simple Tile and Wood Tray
Don't you love a project you can knock out in less than a weekend? This simple tile and wood tray was exactly that. If it wasn't for drying time for the oil, it would be done in less than an hour. This simple tile and wood tray is scaleable, but perfect for holding salt and...
32 DIY Plant Stands Ideas you can make
Looking for some do-able DIY plant stands? You will love this list of tutorials on how to make plant stands! Plants are totally on trend right now. That sounds silly to say, since plants are always alive all around us. But, all it takes is one scroll through instagram to see that plants are 100%...
How to Build DIY Wooden Lanterns
These DIY oversized wooden lanterns are a great project for any room in your home! The rustic wood look fits in perfectly on a table or next to the TV. Learn how to make them and get the free plans! We built these DIY rustic farmhouse wooden lanterns for our sunroom refresh. When we first...
How to Make a Wood Desk Organizer
This wood desk organizer is a simple build to help you with decluttering your desk. Using a small amount of plywood, you can build this wood desk organizer. If you're anything like me, you don't keep any papers if you can avoid it. If you're like my brother, you still keep papers, physical business cards,...
Behr Pink Abalone - Paint Color of the Month
Love the paint color Pink Abalone by Behr? Here is everything that you need to know about it! Hey y'all! Today I am excited to be back with my monthly blog series for 2019 - the paint color of the month! Each month I will share a paint color that is currently inspiring me and...
Quick and Easy DIY Ottoman
Today, we're bringing to you a quick and easy DIY ottoman that you are going to want to build. If you don't have anywhere to rest your weary soles, run out this weekend and build this DIY ottoman. Your feet will thank you. Quick and Easy DIY Ottoman Every since we brought you our sunroom...
Take the Purina ONE 28-Day Challenge!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurinaONEVisibleDifferences #CollectiveBias We love our pets like they are our children. Now that I have an actual human baby, I feel that I can confidently say that! So, when we were challenged to take the Purina ONE® 28-day...
Ways to cover popcorn ceilings
Ahh, popcorn ceilings. Why were they ever a thing? They are generally considered ugly and out of style. So, I have rounded up five ways to cover popcorn ceilings that we have tried in our home! Our entire house had popcorn ceilings when we moved in. They were NOT asbestos and were put up in...
Easy DIY Waterfall Side Table
Here's how to make a simple DIY waterfall edge side table with a single board that is perfect for filling in a gap! Y'all, I whipped together this easy DIY waterfall side table in two days. That INCLUDES the staining and sealing. That's how easy this side table is. We're doing a mini makeover on...
Epoxy River Candle Holder
Check out this quick and easy tutorial for how I made an epoxy river tea light candle holder as a fun decor piece! I made this easy epoxy river candle holder for my mom for Christmas. It makes a great gift for the candle lover in your family. It doesn't take lots or tools or...
Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
A kitchen backsplash really makes a space look more complete. But, it can be intimidating or expensive to hang a traditional tile backsplash. While we did hang a tile back splash and would encourage you to try if you are interested, today I wanted to round up several other unique options for you. These are...
Geometric Painted Door
This geometric painted door is a fun way to add whimsy to your kid's bedroom door and it's an easy DIY project! We already revealed our jungle themed nursery, but there were a few areas that I thought still needed some more love. The primary area that I am talking about is the wall with...
Scrap Wood Coasters
Wooden drink coasters are a great thing to make with scrap wood. DIY scrap wood coasters can be made in lots of different ways with lots of different results. Whether you glue up a bunch of boards and then trim them down, or you make them individually, wood coasters are always nice. Scrap Wood Coasters...
The Best Costco Couches
Sofa shopping? Costco has a surprisingly cute, quality, and affordable selection. Here are the best Costco couches that you could bring home this weekend! It's that time of year when Costco put their furniture on display again! I am constantly impressed by the quality, price, and style of the furniture that they put on display...
How to Make a Tub Bench
Check out how to make a simple DIY cedar bathtub bench that comes in handy for parents bathing their children, or as a foot rest for shaving your legs. It's a simple build and we have free woodworking plans available! There are a lot of things that you don't realize are problems until you have...
Charleston County Parks
The Charleston County Parks are one of the greatest features in the Holy City. Sure the beaches and history are nice, but Charleston County Parks are a different world. Each Charleston County park has a unique feature and allows you to escape into nature. So much of the Charleston County Parks system features ecosystems you...
Behr Brooklyn - Paint Color of the Month
Love the paint color Brooklyn by Behr? Here is everything that you need to know about it! Hey y'all! Today I am excited to share a new monthly blog series for 2019 - the paint color of the month! Each month I will share a paint color that is currently inspiring me and help you...
How to build an easy, modern, DIY coffee table
Looking for an option for a round, modern coffee table? Here's one that you can build yourself with just a couple of boards and a top from the home improvement store! Y'all, today we're bringing to you plans for how to build an easy, modern, DIY coffee table! This DIY coffee table was easy to...
Bird Cage Planter Upcycle
If you are looking to craft a DIY bird cage planter, check out my super simple tutorial! Recently we were walking our dog around the neighborhood and we passed a pile of "trash" on the side of the road. I, of course, had to stop and check out what was there. On the side of...
Scrap Wood Art
If you do woodworking projects, you'll always have tons of scrap wood lying around. I try to find little things to make with my scrap wood so it doesn't go to waste. I made this scrap wood art piece for my mom and really liked how you can take scrap wood and turn it into...
How to keep necklaces from tangling while wearing them
If you have a problem with your necklaces tangling while wearing them, you will love this simple hack! All you need is a necklace spacer to avoid this annoying problem. I am pretty simple when it comes to jewelry - I wear the same monogrammed necklace every day. I've worn it ever since Sean gave...
Sunroom Refresh Plan
As we are rounding out "completing" every room in our home, I have gotten some questions about what room makeovers we will do next! I have a variety of ideas including making over our friends' homes, moving to a new house (LOL Sean says not for now!), and of course refreshing the rooms in our...
How Do We Like It Now?
I am excited to share this post with you today. We share a lot of projects, builds, and products on our blog. Most of our posts are about how we love something, but then you might never hear about it again. Today we are going to share an update on some things in our home...
Our Jungle Theme Nursery
I am so excited to share our nursery reveal with you today! I was excited to design a modern jungle theme nursery for our little boy, Luke, and I hope that you love it too! We went with a jungle theme for Luke's nursery for a few reasons. One is that I love animals and...