People ask me all the time about how to decorate on a budget. I love helping people create cozy and beautiful spaces without spending a lot of money. If you have a lot of wall space, it can seem overwhelming and impossible to fill without looking cluttered or costing a fortune. I think that Ben and I have found the "best kept secret" of affordable and beautiful wall art.
The Capsule Wardrobe. If you've heard of it, you probably have some kind of emotional reaction to that phrase. Some women thrive in minimalism and champion the capsule wardrobe. Others (like me!) are fond of the idea of a capsule wardrobe, but the actual commitment is too challenging and intimidating. If you're not familiar with…
Last month, Ben and I had the incredible opportunity to visit his parents in Istanbul, Turkey. Ben's dad, Robert, works for the international division of a construction company based in Colorado Springs. He manages projects overseas on behalf of American contractors. Most of his projects are in Europe and the Middle East, so Robert and…
Ben and I both have colds, but he woke up this morning to take care of the puppy, perform a funeral service, and then bring me coffee in bed even though he's just as sick as I am. Marriage is a lot of things, but what I've found is that most of marriage is simply…
My friend Stephanie's kitchen was just like mine. Large, dark, and perfectly fine. The dark 80's cabinets are in great shape, but needed a little refreshing. When the lovely Tricia from The Purple Painted Lady™ reached out to me about a partnership, I knew I wanted to help Stephanie with her kitchen.
A few weeks ago, I shared some before pictures of our upstairs bathroom. (You can read that post here if you missed it!) My design plan included painting the walls and vanity with leftover paint, replacing the hardware with leftover knobs from the kitchen, and replacing a few accessories. My only expenses were a $30 shower curtain, a…
T*This post contains affiliate links* When I finally pressed "publish" on the post about our DIY kitchen update, I didn't expect the overwhelming response I would receive. I put many hours into designing, sourcing, painting, and loving that room from top to bottom. Since I published the post a little over two months ago, it has…
