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Found Friday: Birch Lane Finds
Birch Lane finds and favorites including patterned and printed rugs and upholstered chairs, art, vases, nightstands, lighting and more!
On Trend Ceramic Table Lamps
Ceramic table lamps are all the rage right now and for good reason too. They are beautiful and act as both a statement piece and a functional accessory to any space they’re in. I have recently thrifted two old ceramic lamps and refinished them to look like one of these high end lamps I’ve shared here and I am so in love.
Spring Living Room Refresh With Prairie Gardens
Is it officially spring yet?? Well, even if it isn’t, my house is busting through the seems with spring greenery. I have had the honor and privilege of partnering up with my very favorite home & gardens store here in Champaign, IL, Prairie Gardens, to bring you a very easy and effortless way to bring spring to YOU even if it doesn’t always feel like it outside.
DIY Hoop Wreath Project
A couple weeks ago I shared our Living Room Makeover [HERE] and in that I shared one of my simpliest, cheapest, and easiest DIY creations yet…the DIY Hoop Wreath. Over the last year these wreaths have become the trendiest form of minimalist decor on the market.
Neutral Living Room Retouch
You know when you’ve been staring at the same thing for so long that after a while you just need to change it up for it to not look so…THE SAME anymore!? Well, that is exactly what happened to me with our living room; after a deep cleaning day GONE WRONG, I decided it was time for a change.
Our Bathroom Remodel Part 1
Here we go again! Am I right? If you've stuck around my blog long enough you probably aren't surprised that we are already starting another project. This is now our fourth bathroom remodel in the last 2 years and I think I am MOST excited about this one. If you missed our last big bathroom remodel you can check it out [HERE].
$12 Farmhouse Candlestick Hack
Yes, you heard that correctly...$12! You guys this is seriously the best DIY hack yet and that means something coming from the DIY queen herself! :)
DIY No Sew Pillow Case With Kelly Ripa Home Line
I've teamed up with Kelly Ripa Home line to bring you one of the easiest, simplest most affordable DIY projects for your home! I'm seriously not even kidding! I am not the greatest when it comes to a needle and thread so I found this no sew pillow case tutorial and was SOLD!
Making Your House A Home With The Perfect Florals
To me, making the place we live in feel like a home is just as important as the clothes that I wear, or the food that I eat; To me...it's everything.
Kirby Christmas Home Tour
I have been really contemplating this Christmas what I was going to do with my decor. Last year I made the red tones pop a lot and this year I just wanted to keep it more simple; tone it down a bit and decorate with more neutral tones with a "hint" of red here and there. I am super excited about how it turned out!
Decorating With Neutrals This Christmas
It's almost that time of year again sooooo of course I had to share some of my favorite ways to decorate for the season! Last year I did an entire post on how to decorate with neutrals during this very red and green season. You don't want to "overdue" it but you still want to be festive and add color to your space. But how? I hear this question a lot...how much color is too much color?
Before and After Bathroom Remodel With Lowes
When we began this bathroom remodel we knew we were in for a LOT of work (see the "before" pictures here). I mean anything that is covered in mauve colored anything requires a complete makeover, am I right? This whole process has stretched us and challenged us to really think outside the box but with the help from Lowe's Home Improvement we were able to make this renovation worth our while.
How To Build Your Own Succulent Terrariums
Succulents have been ALL the rage these last couple years with their low maintenance upkeep and unique look. Last year I put together a fun tutorial on DIY Succulent Terrariums For Your Home and thought it would be fun to reintroduce the piece!
8 Unexpected Ways to Make the Most of a Small Living Room
But what to do if your living room is a little smaller than average? Cozy living rooms don’t need to limit your interior design ideas and in fact they can be one of the nicest rooms to decorate. If you are stuck for ideas or just want some inspiration, take a look at my top tips for decorating a small living room to make the most of the space you have.
Guest Room Makeover: How To Create Natural Light In A Basement Bedroom
For the last month and a half, as I prepare for this next baby, I had the opportunity to work with an amazing client to help fill and furnish her basement guest bedroom. For this project she really wanted to create a space that her kids could feel comfortable and cozy in when they came to visit her.