At last—I’m taking a moment to lay out my plans and goals for the house this year. Writing them down helps me focus, so here’s what I’m tackling over the next several months. When I moved into this home last year, there were a lot of things that needed attention. I spent months fixing the … Read more

Make your old, stained concrete porch look beautiful again by learning how to paint a concrete porch. This detailed guide explains how to clean the surface, prepare it properly, and apply paint so your porch looks fresh and lasts for years. Our back covered patio had been overdue for a makeover since the day we … Read more

Don’t settle for a cluttered linen closet — use these practical, stylish linen closet organization tips from top organizational bloggers. A linen closet is often the smallest closet in a home, which makes it the ideal space to tackle first when you want quick, visible results. Because of its size, a linen closet is typically … Read more

Create these simple, budget-friendly DIY decorative arrows using items you likely already have—perfect for nursery decor and woodland-themed rooms. The final project from my Girl’s Woodland Nursery is a set of handmade decorative arrows that I absolutely adore. I originally planned to buy similar arrows, but when I found the ones I liked were sold … Read more

Download a free ginger jar and lemon tree printable for your summer home decor — a simple, traditional summer touch you can use for free. With the weather warming up, I finally packed away every last trace of Christmas and refreshed my living room shelves for summer. Spring flew by, and I wanted a light, … Read more

Among my top three easy-care houseplants, pothos has to be one of my favorites. Maybe it’s the trailing vines and heart-shaped leaves — whatever the reason, pothos are beautiful and forgiving. Here’s a clear, practical guide to growing and caring for pothos in your home. This pothos plant was propagated from my original pothos. My … Read more

Welcome to Day 9 of the 30 Days to Less of a Hot Mess Challenge! Today we tackle paper clutter: sorting, decluttering, and reorganizing so your home feels calmer and more functional. If you’re new to the challenge, you may want to start at the beginning. Affiliate links used for convenience. This post contains affiliate … Read more

I often find myself stopping by Hobby Lobby and walking out with the same favorite finds. These are the items I buy again and again, and I wanted to share them in case some are new to you. If you have go-to staples from Hobby Lobby, please share them in the comments so others can … Read more

It seems that, in addition to Amazon Prime Day in the summer and Black Friday sales in November, October now brings its own wave of major promotions — an in-between Big Deal Day and Target Circle Week. A few years ago I remember wondering if it was too early for Black Friday-style discounts, but this … Read more

Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue is a beloved muted blue-green paint that brings a calm, restful feeling to a room. This soft, versatile shade works in many styles of homes and adds a gentle, sophisticated pop of color without feeling overpowering. Palladian Blue (Benjamin Moore HC-144) leans cool, blending blue and green with subtle gray undertones … Read more