How to Paint Gingham on a Wall
Like the idea of a patterned accent wall, but don’t want to mess with wallpaper? Try this easy tutorial on how to paint a gingham wall. When I was deciding on how…
Playroom IKEA Hack
Hello friends! I’m Lizzy. Daughter of Jill, mother of two, and amateur DIY-er. I wanted to share with you all an amazing bookshelf IKEA hack I made for my daughter’s playroom. This…
In Home Decorating Ideas From Mardi Gras
Things I Learned From a Trip to Mardi Gras Years ago, we took a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, where I came home with more in home decorating ideas than…
Basic Beet Dough for Dumplings or Tortillas
It’s that time of year where we all start making themed or colored food for our loves. This basic beet dough is colored for an appetizing shade of pink to make cute…
Cute Pantry Organizer Ideas
One way to make your pantry look cute and organized is to think about it as a little room. Not ‘little room’ as in small storage space, but as a space that…
Using Collections for Vintage Christmas Decor
Vintage Christmas decorations are definitely having a moment. It seems like everyone is looking for that perfect, unique piece to add to their holiday decor. And what could be more unique than…
How to make concrete pumpkins
Cooler temps are in the air, and it’s time to pull your fall decor out and get Halloween projects going. Concrete pumpkins are a cool idea and are a super easy fall…
Budget Bathroom Update
Hi friends! Lizzy here. I decided that after being trapped in our house for weeks on end due to 1) snow and 2) Covid, I would entertain myself by finally updating our…
How to Hang Wallpaper
Knowing how to hang wallpaper is a useful skill. I am thrilled that wallpaper is now on trend, because it has been a favorite of mine for many decades and I can’t…
Spray Painting Leather Boots
What the heck are you doing now? This is a question I get asked a lot. Especially by my hubby, frequently by my children (all out of the nest and married), and…
5 Tips for Collecting Vintage
Collecting antiques can be the one thing that makes your space scream ‘personal style’. I’m pretty sure, if you have eyeballs, you have probably noticed how collecting antiques has been having its…
When to Strip Painted Furniture
It was tempting to just name this post ‘when to strip’ but you can see how there might be some confusion for some. So we can keep it G-rated and ask when…
Easy DIY Wall Paneling
Looking at some of the before pictures, makes me wonder why I wanted to buy this house, but even when I first saw it, I knew an easy DIY wall paneling would…
How to Paint an Outdated Slate Floor
I painted a slate floor in this house we bought. It was totally outdated and frankly, well, ugly. The slate tiles were mint and purple with cement grout lines. Let me show…
Be Unique and Get Inspired
A while back I watched a documentary on Netflix about the style icon Iris Apfel. You may have seen her around, with her large rimmed glasses and over-the-top accessories. She and her…
A Kitchen Makeover – Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Hi friends! Lizzy here. I’m Jill’s daughter, a photographer, and an amateur DIY-er. Just popping in here to share a kitchen makeover with you of painting kitchen cabinets! You may have seen…
