I’m constantly cold, and hubby has an obsession with having fans going, so multiple blankets in every room is a thing at our house. I love beautiful throws draped over the furniture, but I also need to keep my bulky fleece blankets organised in an attractive way. I thought it…
Category: Home that Works
A home should support the way you actually live.
This section focuses on functional, lived-in homes – from bedrooms and storage to indoor plants and outdoor spaces – with an emphasis on decisions that make everyday life easier.
Here you’ll find guidance, experience, and thoughtful choices that help your home feel calm, practical, and genuinely usable, rather than just nice to look at.
DIY
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White and Wood Makeover
The process of decorating the house has been moving pretty slowly (ultimate understatement.) One room is completely finished though, our guest room. I will post with pictures of the full room soon, but first I wanted to show you this simple update on the dresser and nightstands. These were my…
Crafts
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DIY Advent Calendar
I don’t mean to rush the season, but I got really excited to make a DIY advent calendar. I know we haven’t even had Thanksgiving yet, but I’m already feeling a little Christmas-y. While this isn’t the quickest project to make, it’s easily constructed with just some basic craft supplies,…
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Floating Shelves
I love floating shelves. They are a wonderful solution for small spaces and can bring major interest to an otherwise blank wall. Wall mounted shelving provides a clean, modern look and allows you to take full advantage of your vertical real estate. You can use these in just about any…
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DIY Chalkboard Sign
I love chalkboard signs, so I wanted to share a really easy project you can use for any event. I used this sign made from a simple 8 x 10 picture frame for our wedding candy bar. Remove glass and any inserts from your frame. I used the glass as…
Home that Works
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Guest Room Reveal
You’ve seen sneak peeks of my Be My Guest wire sculpture and white and wood makeover. I’m so excited to share our (finally) completed cozy guest room. It took me forever to finish the last little details, but I really love how everything turned out. I’m especially proud because the…
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Paper Roll Message Board
I needed some sort of message board in our kitchen, so borrowed this idea from restaurant images I’ve seen lately. I wanted a fun solution that would allow for friends to draw at parties, for us to leave messages for each other, and something that wouldn’t just look ordinary. Enter,…
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Princess Diana Inspired Bouquet
Today has been really crazy. I’ll spare you the details, but I had to whip this Princess Diana Inspired Bouquet together very quickly. I guess that’s why I love it. I already had everything needed to complete this, with the exception of the white roses. I’m dabbling in gardening, but…