Leap Year: How to Make the Most of the Extra Day
Did you know that it’s a leap year this year? That means an extra day this month — today! So, what should you do with the gift of an extra 24 hours? Here are some ideas. When I have some extra time, I try to DIY! There are tons of DIY projects you can do …
Laundry Room Inspiration
I love it when a research project coincides with a project I’m longing to tackle in my own home. I do a “Home Goals” list on my blog each year, and for the last three years my laundry room has been on that list. However, it always gets shoved aside to address more pressing issues …
Give Your Collectibles the Spotlight They Deserve
From buttons to tea cups, we all have that one guilty pleasure that we take pride in collecting. In the blink of an eye, however, those collections can go from story-telling novelties to a pile of tchotchkes. Your collectables deserve a spotlight. Give them the attention they deserve with these boast-worthy display ideas: Tableside Mixing …
Cozy Home Solutions Checklist
It has been freezing cold down here in Georgia this week! When it gets this cold, I like to stay home, where it’s nice and warm and cozy. Here is my cozy home solutions checklist – things you can do to make your home cozy and warm this winter. (1) Check Drafty Windows and Doors. …
Cut Clutter with Shower Curtain Hooks
The closet is notoriously one of the home’s toughest terrains to keep tidy. It’s no secret this clutter culprit can quickly become a catch all, concealing both clothing and chaos behind its closed doors. While a complete closet overhaul can be time consuming and expensive, there’s a smart and savvy solution hidden at your local …
Quick Fix Projects with Big Impact
When we’re busy, home projects tend to take a back seat to other, more pressing obligations. What if you could quickly complete some fixer upper projects around your home that would make a big difference? Here are five quick fixer-upper projects with big impact. (1) Redo an old chair It’s easy to refurbish dining chairs to …
Sweet and Salty Valentine Treat
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, though I’m not sure what happened to January! We don’t really go “all out” for Valentine’s Day in my home, but I do enjoy making a special treat for my people to celebrate the day. Today I’m sharing an easy sweet and salty treat that’s become one of our …
Five Fashion Forward & Frugal Finds
While the words ‘fashion forward’ and ‘frugal’ aren’t typically seen side by side, Mohawk Home and Overstock.com are proving it is possible to have your cake and eat it too… at least in terms of home decor! As flooring accounts for roughly 30% of a room’s color, you can make a serious style statement in …