While I design cabinetry you can't always afford the time and wait for custom built-ins!    There are LOTS of Ikea Billy Bookcase Hacks online. They are a great staple and if you create a bottom or surround for them...

As long time Chip + Joanna fans, a shiplap somewhere in our home has always been a goal.   At the same time, it has to work with the decor of that room.   When we first started this home renovation, we...

Over the years I have always seemed to love the nooks and crannies in my apartments and homes.  When first starting out, especially with roommates, taking advantage of whatever little spots where mine was so important. Making a corner feel...

You Make Our Hearts Pop!Valentines Day is oh so sweet!  A day to show all of our lovies in our lives that we want to squeeze them (people and pets included!)   We should celebrate LOVE more often!   In case...

New home, new interior adventures!  It's been a long hunt for our new Chicago home but we are in!  Still in total overwhelm, but also giddy with all the projects plans that we have on the brain.  I have stored...

Tried my hand at a DIY spring wreath for the cottage this weekend. I am sometimes (ok, lots of times) weary of fake flowers, but pumped up on pinterest inspiration, encouragement from Mom, and armed with a grapevine wreath from...

Currently doing something new and exciting for me as I help redecorate a living room for a client from afar. I can barely wait to see it come together and wait each day for photos as furniture arrives!I have found...

Had such a nice fall break at the little green cottage last week.  Was reminded how much I love the porch.  When I bought it the porch was one of the spots I couldn't wait to decorate.  It seemed like...

When I first started working with a local print shop for Sweet Sanity's products, I remember the owner telling me to brace myself for grays. You wouldn't think so, but it is one of the trickiest colors to print and...

In an effort to stay authentic on the blog, I would like to share a DIY project that as my friend would say was 'an epic fail.'   Not every project is smooth sailing during every stage.  Some have minor...