How to DIY Cheap Curtain Panels: One Day Guest Room Refresh
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How to DIY Cheap Curtain Panels: One Day Guest Room Refresh

I’ve been talking about working on this bedroom for a while now. Every couple of months, I make one little tweak, anticipating it will be the catalyst of a much larger project. Then I get side-tracked. I lose interest. I find another room to work on. Probably because none of these little tweaks ever felt exactly the right direction, I just kept moving on and then coming back. 

In Honor of NBC’s Making It: How to Easily Buy from American Makers

In Honor of NBC’s Making It: How to Easily Buy from American Makers

It’s official! I love NBC’s Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Even more official? NBC just announced it’s been renewed for a second season and I am so friggin excited! Truthfully though, I don’t watch much television. I actually only know of this show because someone I adore is on it. Maybe you’ve heard of her? AMBER MY GIRLFRIEND @DAMASKLOVE ON INSTAGRAM? Yeah. You’ve heard of her. I know you have. She’s very famous

Vintage Tile Bathroom: Embracing The 1950s Pink with Modern Updates
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Vintage Tile Bathroom: Embracing The 1950s Pink with Modern Updates

As soon as I saw this bathroom, I felt an immediate urge to show the world how lovely a pink bathroom could be. Is it ideal to have a room full of pink tile? Well, not exactly. But it’s easier to decorate around pink tiles than you think if you lean into the fun nostalgia.

$2,000 Living Room Inspired by West Elm’s Fall Color Palette: The Look for Less

$2,000 Living Room Inspired by West Elm’s Fall Color Palette: The Look for Less

As Autumn approaches, we all crave plush fabrics and saturated hues but, knowing we’ll be back in the cool tones vibe in a few months, I never want to spend too much on seasonal updates. Instead, I’m showing you how you can get the look of a West Elm room with their Sherwin Williams Fall Color Palette, all for under $2000! That even includes the furniture! So let’s explore the options and I’ll show you exactly where I’ve saved money and exactly how much.

Best Written Blog Nomination: 2018 Amara Interior Blog Awards

The Amara Interior Blog Awards celebrates and engages with the most authoritative and respected bloggers in the interior blogging industry. Believing that bloggers are an integral part of the interior design community, the Amara Team has worked closely with many of these talented individuals over the years and strive to give back to this vibrant community through the awards.

Wallpaper Tutorial + My Favorite Affordable Wallpapers

Wallpaper Tutorial + My Favorite Affordable Wallpapers

I’m a huge fan of wallpaper. I know it can feel dated sometimes and I still know plenty of people who are worried about the challenges of removal. But to me, nothing screams This home was professionally decorated! like wallpaper and custom drapes. The process of installing wallpaper can be incredibly intimidating so I’ve included a video tutorial to guide you. I promise it’s fun and It’s actually somehow way less painstaking than painting a whole room. No second coat! Talk about instant gratification!

Making Smart Home Investments to Increase Your Profit: Advice from the Pros

Making Smart Home Investments to Increase Your Profit: Advice from the Pros

The best way to make sure you’re making super smart choices that will benefit your long-term goals is to work with a designer who has experience in home investment / flipping. (For instance, someone like me!) Of course, not everyone needs an actual designer to assist them. Lots of people have enough vision and experience to create their own designs. For those people, I’ve enlisted three of the top real estate investment professionals to provide some advice. Below, you’ll find their answers to the five most frequently asked questions about home investment and renovations.