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Shop for similar decor elements that I have used in my room makeovers and renovations. We love to thrift shop for decor and we do most of our shopping Amazon, Wayfair, Birch Lane, Home Depot and Lowes.
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Our best home improvement posts. Enjoy shopping round-ups, simple seasonal projects and more. Links to paint and decorating sources are all included.
On the Blog
Heirloom Traditions Paint Review
Heirloom Traditions paint has become a staple for my home decorating projects. I’ve used Heirloom Traditions paint on high-traffic surfaces including interior and exterior doors, the cabinets in my laundry room,…
Wallpaper Murals: 10 reasons to LOVE them
Wallpaper murals are an art lovers’ dream, offering homeowners a dramatic option to go BIG while tying together their interior spaces. The styles available from PhotoWall Sweden are among my favorites…
Expanding Our Kitchen Wall Storage with Ikea
Ikea Wall Storage in the Kitchen I tried the Ikea Hulatar wall rail system offering a perfect way to expand your kitchen storage display that you can change with the seasons….
Our Current Home
Picket Fence House
A yellow house was not our first choice, neither was the salmon-colored interior! But we fell in love with the location and amenities and it feels like living in a vacation home! Follow along as we make changes and update The Picket Fence house into a home we love.
Need Inspiration?
For 12+ years we have been updating our home on a truly small budget. My 14-Page guide includes:
- “6 Tips: How to Prioritize Your Projects”
- The FIRST thing I always address in every room
- What to do when you have $0 to spend
- Recognizing “good bones” in every space
- What to do when you are uninspired
Shop on Amazon
Our first stop is to shop Amazon for most of our home decor items for fast + easy shipping. We always price shop before we buy.
Furniture Makeovers
Are you new to DIY & Home Improvement?
Start here!
When I first started this journey I wasted money by overdecorated my spaces and overcomplicating my projects. This simple guide will help you, the overwhelmed homeowner, create a simple roadmap to update your spaces on a budget!
