So far in our home, I’ve been mostly concentrating on painting to bring things up to date and to reflect my decorating style. I feel like there’s no point in putting a bunch of stuff on the walls if I don’t even like the way they look! Of course I’ve been painting the walls, but …

When we moved into our new home, redoing the laundry area wasn’t even on my radar. I mean… it’s a laundry closet in the basement. Who really cares, right? But then we discovered the washer and dryer that came with the house leaked—requiring us to manually turn off the water between every load. Fun, right? …

So – homeownership is no joke. There’s the moving, and the unpacking, and the yard mowing, and the door locking (so many doors), and the trash days, and the painting, and the still unpacking, and the neighbors, and the not feeling like home, and the trying to live life while still, still unpacking. We’ve been …

Lately, I’ve been taking on more custom painting jobs for friends and family, and I’m so excited to start sharing some of these transformations with you. There are so many amazing projects in the works—consider this the first of many! Today’s piece has a special story behind it. It belongs to my cousin and came …

Transform a golden oak dining set with gel stain and white paint! Easy step-by-step makeover tips for a fresh, modern farmhouse look. Golden oak had a good run—but today, darker stains and white painted finishes are taking center stage in home decor. And honestly? I get it. Just take one look at the before-and-after of …

My sister recently moved to KC and got her first full-time job since graduating from college. She moved in with her best friend and a few other girls and finally gets to experience city life. One of the downfalls of her new lifestyle is sharing a room and the limited space that comes with that. …