How you hang your curtains has more impact on the look of your space, than most people realized. If you walk into any new to you house, you’ll often see patched holes all around a window frame. Our natural inclination is to want to frame the window with our curtains. Curtains hung too low can…
I used to paint every piece of furniture that I felt needed a makeover. I had always been intrigued by various wood stain colors but was afraid to try. All of that changed when I found a beautiful table, China cabinet and credenza for $150 on craigslist. I knew I wanted to paint the China…
My latest DIY wood build was super easy, and I LOVE it! I’ve seen these hexagon shelves floating around and decided to give building one a go. If you have a couple tools lying around, this is a great beginner build. Hexagon Shelf Materials: First, I cut six 8-inch pieces of pinewood, and then I…
I have been wanting a sectional for the past few years. After our couch broke at our last duty station, hubby and I agreed we would upgrade at the next place and leave our old, comfy, reclining couch set behind in Europe. The problem was I wanted a sectional and he worried that we would…
I LOVE waking up to a clean house. It just puts me in a good mood and starts my day off on the right foot. On the flip side, when I wake up to clutter or dirty dishes, I start off grumpy. It’s weird and ridiculous but I know myself, and I need to wake…
We recently moved into a new rental house and I spent weeks picking the perfect curtains and the perfect curtain rods. When it was time to hang them, I set up my camera, and got ready to record. I have a trick I use to drill the screws in evenly on both sides. Unfortunately, I…
We recently moved into military housing for the first time in 10 years. I typically repaint, even in rentals. Leaving walls blank just isn’t something I know how to do! So when I found out that we only had four wall colors to choose from and would have to pay $200 to repaint each wall…
My new pantry was driving me crazy so I figured it was time for some pantry organization. I headed over to Amazon to see what clear bins they had, and found a few that would be perfect for my space. I prefer the clear storage so that I can see what I have. First thing…
Coastal design has always held a special place in my heart and moving to Hawaii recently has given me a new love for it these days. When incorporating coastal design into your home, think about a house on the beach. Use a crisp neutral color palette, with various hues of white and blue. A white…