Easy Kitchen Updates: Spice Drawer Organization + Best Buys
One of my favorite (and least favorite at times) parts of having a home — or apartment, or condo, or studio, or whatever you call home — there’s always the opportunity to update or do renovations to make it better. Taste and style develop and form over time. We did two bathroom updates, so I’ve […]
How to Update Your Master Bathroom with a No Demo Reno
When your home is in need of a face lift, kitchen and bathroom updates are the best places to start. Not only do they have the highest return on investment for your home’s value, but they make the other rooms in the house feel more modern and updated as well. But kitchen and bathroom renovations […]
How to Decorate the Perfect Christmas Tree: Planning + Best Buys
Christmas is my favorite time of year — winter in particular is so magical to me! (Particularly Christmas tree decorating) As soon as the first major cold snap happens, I’m pulling out all of our winter and Christmas tree decorations. In previous years, the first cold snap somehow has aligned with when my husband and […]
Popcorn Ceiling Diaries: How to Quickly and Easily Remove It
Is there anything worse than popcorn ceiling? That’s debatable, but popcorn ceiling is very high on my personal list of eye sores. Not just because it dates a house. Instead of allowing light to naturally bounce off surfaces, popcorn ceiling sucks that light in and makes the room feel more closed in. That’s why when […]
How to Build a Custom Pantry: Plus the Best Organization
Welcome to the world of DIY building — where you will get frustrated, but absolutely LOVE the end result. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY builder, or relatively new, a custom pantry is actually a great project for both novice and advanced builders. When we moved into our first home, this was the first “building” project […]
How to Create a Custom IKEA Closet + Best Organization Buys
A few months ago, we decided to give our master closet a bit of a makeover… as in we pulled out every old grimy wire shelving in there and started completely over. But although I would love to have someone from California Closets (or insert another fancy custom closet maker here), our family is on […]
DIY Natural Cleaner: A Simple and Easy All-Purpose Cleaner
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been making an increased effort to eliminate harsh chemicals and harmful synthetics from my life — whether that’s through avoiding processed food or switching to a more natural cleaner and supplies. Personally, I think any steps you take to better yourself and your family should be applauded — […]