Phase one of my breakfast nook makeover is complete! My main inspiration for this project had built-in shelves along the back wall of the nook, so I added some floating shelves to mine. I’m really excited about how it turned out! My breakfast nook already looks way better.
Breakfast Nook Update Inspiration
A few days ago I was idly browsing my Instagram feed, as ya do, and an image stopped me dead in my scroll. It was this beautiful breakfast nook from this apartment tour. “I have a breakfast nook,” I thought to myself. “Why doesn’t it look anywhere near this good?” My breakfast nook is currently pretty […]
Furniture Tweak: Spray Paint to the Rescue
Did you watch Trading Spaces back when it was first on? I totally did, and lately I’ve been binge-watching old episodes, and the new ones that just came out (the free ones on the website, and the rest on Amazon). Those designers really know the transformative power of spray paint. If you’re a DIY-er, I […]
How I Made My Own DIY Abstract Art
2018 Home Project Goals
This week I tackled my first home project of 2018. (I’ll share the results next week!) Getting it done was a great way to start the year, and it got me thinking about some of the other parts of my home that I want to fix up in 2018. I’m always tweaking little things here […]
My Christmas Mantel Decor
Never decorated a mantel for Christmas before? Neither had I, but it’s easy! Keep your Christmas mantel simple with greenery, lights, and a few accessories.
Tote Bag to Pillow Conversion
Recently I decided that I’m tired of the majority of my throw pillows. There’s nothing wrong with most of them, but my tastes have changed, so I’m going to be making a bunch of new pillows, starting with this tote bag to pillow conversion. It’s a great way to upcycle an unused tote bag, and […]
New concrete and gold plant pot designs
Hello! It’s been a while, and I’ve missed you guys, but I’ve been SO BUSY lately that I haven’t had a chance to blog. It’s been kind of a crazy few weeks, with me trying to finish up some big freelance projects before going on a trip. In the last few weeks I built the biggest […]
My DIY Plant Drawers
These DIY mini plant drawers are a pretty, vintage-inspired way to display your plants.