It’s time to address a question every houseplant enthusiast will face sooner or later: why are my indoor plants attracting fungus gnats? Pour a cup of tea and let’s dig into what attracts these pests and how to get rid of fungus gnats in houseplants for good. A few years ago I finally embraced the … Read more

Free printables are an easy, budget-friendly way to refresh your home for fall. These autumn printables will help you welcome the coziest season with style and warmth. It’s been a while since new free printables appeared here, but the season inspired me to create several fresh designs. I hadn’t planned to pull down fall decor … Read more

Large DIY Farmhouse Table Seats 8+ — Rustic Charm for Under $100 and Simple to Build with a Kreg Jig I’m thrilled to share my DIY farmhouse table project. This was my first time using a Kreg Jig and the result exceeded my expectations. The table is sturdy, spacious, and brings warm rustic character to … Read more

Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee is a long-standing, popular creamy warm white. Below is a clear, practical guide to this paint color and how it appears in different spaces and lighting. If you’ve been researching white paint, you’ve probably discovered there are far more “whites” than you expected. Choosing white can be surprisingly complicated: cool whites, … Read more

Your home and its decor influence everything from your mood and creativity to how confident and productive you feel. Read on to learn practical ways to use interior decor to shape a home you truly love. Think back to the day you moved in: four walls, a blank canvas and endless possibilities. A home is … Read more

Learn how to put lights on your Christmas tree so it glows beautifully with even, warm coverage. Follow these step-by-step Christmas tree lighting tips to achieve a magical, professional look. Are you wondering how to arrange string lights on a Christmas tree so they look balanced and radiant? These easy-to-follow tips explain the best way … Read more

Make this easy DIY giant magnetic chalkboard with just a few tools and a little time. It’s perfect for writing inspirational messages, seasonal greetings, or for holding magnetic letters and notes. I’ve wanted a large chalkboard like this ever since I saw one in Jess’s kitchen on The Macs last fall. Her huge chalkboard inspired … Read more

Full step-by-step tutorial on how to easily display kitchen cabinet wreaths during the holidays. Adding Christmas wreaths to your cabinet doors is an easy, budget-friendly way to bring holiday cheer into the kitchen. Over the years I’ve tried several approaches and landed on a simple, damage-free method that looks polished and is fast to install … Read more

Country Plaid and Burlap Christmas Tree Inspiration Get inspired to decorate a burlap and plaid Christmas tree this season. Create a warm, country-rustic look that feels festive and cozy throughout your home. I almost decided not to share the big dining room tree this year. In truth, I considered not decorating it at all. But … Read more

Happy weekend! We head back to school next week, so we’re in full swing with back-to-school preparations — sorting backpacks, grabbing a few last supplies, and savoring these final summer moments before the routine shifts. There’s always a mix of excitement about a fresh start and a wish to slow time down just a little. … Read more