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...

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So often we find ourselves living in a space (or a whole home!) that is frustrating.  But whether we’re saving money for it, waiting for a strike of decorating inspiration or potentially moving anyway, it can feel confusing whether or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It's been a crazy couple of months since the closing on the little cottage.  Still letting it sink it.  Not one to usually rush decorating and furnishing projects, but since I wanted to be up and running for summer the...

I've had a photograph floating around for months that I've been wanting to frame. It's a very old photo of my grandmother kneeling beside my mother as a little girl; I love that I can perfectly see my mom's face...