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How to Update Your Fireplace with a Classic, Timeless Look
Looking for an easy and affordable fireplace update? This DIY makeover transforms an outdated fireplace with budget-friendly materials and simple steps! Updating a fireplace can cost a fortune, but it doesn’t have to. A budget-friendly fireplace update can make a big impact without a huge cost. With some clever DIY techniques and a bit of…
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Updating Air Vents with Stellar Air Covers
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Stellar Air. As always, all opinions are my own. Take a second and look up at the vent cover in the room you’re currently seated in. Is it looking a little rusty and original to your house? Yeah, mine was too. I couldn’t believe I had never really LOOKED at…
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Our Transitional Kitchen Sources: Taupe Cabinets, Mixed Metals & Built-in Hutch
Guys… we survived a 6 month kitchen renovation! I’ll say it louder for the people in the back… WE SURVIVED A SIX MONTH KITCHEN RENOVATION! Watching our taupe transitional kitchen come together was a total blast for me. I could have done without the construction zone and constant eating out, but being able to reach…
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Stunning Quartz Backsplash Design: Pros, Cons & Real Costs
When designing our new kitchen I looked at so many backsplash options from traditional subway tile to mosaic tiles to Zia Square Zellige backsplash tiles but ultimately fell in love with the look of a continuous slab backsplash. The understated seamless look was exactly what I wanted! So I got to researching on cost/materials and…
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Mixed Metal Kitchen Finishes: A Guide to the Effortless Look
When I told our contractor I was planning on mixing metals in the kitchen, I got a concerned look. He may have doubted me a little bit, but his point being mixing metals can be done very wrong. I get it, but I was excited to make it work. The mixing metals trend has gained…
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Genius Bi-fold Pantry Update with Custom Built-in Hutch
Raise your hand if you have a builder grade bi-fold pantry in your kitchen! If so, you’ll want to keep reading, because I’m sharing the most charming pantry closet update to date! (Ok… I might be biased). In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process of how we transformed our outdated wire shelved…
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How to Build Open Shelves with Brass Gallery Rail
If you want to add instant charm to a space, open shelving with brass gallery rails are something you should highly consider! In my dream board for our kitchen, I had high hopes for brass gallery rail shelving from the beginning. And boy am I glad we found the space to utilize them in the…
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Valentine’s Decorating Ideas that Aren’t Cheesy
Ditch the cheesy hearts and cliché roses when decorating for Valentine’s day this year. Instead, decorate with classic patterns and add in dainty items for a more sophisticated and romantic look. Decor like florals, gingham, charming linens, elegant art and vintage vases will leave you with a more grown up Valentine’s decor look. Love it…