Modern Bedroom + Bathroom Paint, Flooring, and Trim Details: Spring 2021 ORC Week Two
Welcome back! Ready to see what this space looks like with some trim, flooring, and a little paint? Good news! I’ve got pictures! …
Modern Principal Bedroom + Bathroom Revisited for the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge
Okay, so I couldn’t do it the first time but I know I can get it done this time. I have a plan! But first, here’s where I abruptly left you …
Affordable Decorating Tips: Listen to Teri on the Queer Money Podcast
Breaking News: This week, I’ve joined David and John of Debt Free Guys to talk about decorating on a budget. Their podcast, Queer Money, focuses on financial planning and freedom for the LGBTQ+ community but the tips I share are applicable for allies too! Here’s where you can listen …
Renter Friendly Global Bohemian Bedroom: No Paint. No Wallpaper. A Ton of Visual Interest With Textiles
We’re spending a lot more time at home these days. Having offices in our houses and apartments makes our home lives feel a lot less comforting. Today, I’m showing you how I updated a rental apartment bedroom with a global bohemian aesthetic to make a cozy and luxurious resting place for a very special client …
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Colorful Christmas Porch: Vintage Candy Shop Theme with Rainbows
This is our second Christmas in the California Bungalow and we’re continuing the tradition of our themed Christmas porch decorations. This year, since the house is black, we’ve gone full rainbow with our porch and yard decor. Here’s how I created a festive and fun front porch on a budget …
Christmas Porch Decorations: Oversized Ornament DIY (from trash!)
I’m always looking for fun ways to re-use items that would otherwise go into a landfill. For this Christmas Upcycle, I turned my kid’s deflated toy balls into oversized ornaments to hang on our front porch! It’s an easy and cheap trash-to-treasure story. Here’s how I did it …
Ikea Step Stool Hack: Faking The Vintage Look With Wrapping Paper
Finding vintage home decor can be expensive and time-consuming. When you’re in a pinch and you don’t want to search all over for the perfect antique piece to match your historic home, you can fake the look. Here’s how I turned an inexpensive stool from Ikea into a viable fake family heirloom with paint, mod podge, and wrapping paper …
Installing Tin Ceiling Tiles In An Old Bathroom
Now we’re really getting somewhere! It’s Week Four of the One Room Challenge and we can finally see the design coming together! This week, I added wallpaper and a ceiling treatment I can’t wait to show you. Come take a look …
Historic Bathroom Tile Designs: ORC Week Two
Restoring a vintage bathroom can be costly but it doesn’t have to be. Let me show you cheap ways to replicate the look and character of an old bathroom with inexpensive tile …
Principal Bathroom Refresh: High Impact Changes On A Low Budget
Today, I’m showing you how we completed a renovation of our suburban home’s principal suite without spending a ton of money. By making calculated design updates and keeping the overall plan simple, we brought this 25-year-old house into the 21st Century. Here’s how we did it and what we spent –