Happy Thursday! The past few days here at The Turquoise Home have been warm and sunny, and it already feels like Spring is arriving. With brighter days and fresh energy in the air, I decided to celebrate the season by creating something cheerful for your home. Today I’m excited to share a set of free … Read more

I used Oyster Pearl from Clark+Kensington Paint and Primer in One Satin Enamel for my guest bathroom makeover. Hello friends! I’ve finished my first painting project of the year—my guest bathroom—and it felt great to check another room off the list. When we moved into this house almost two years ago, every room—including the garage—was … Read more

We’re slowly sprucing up the backyard with new planters and getting ready to host s’mores nights around a DIY fire pit — all while wearing the cutest summer dresses and sandals! Life Update with a Dog This summer we finally added a puppy to the family. After years of our girls asking for a puppy, … Read more

Make your old, stained concrete porch look beautiful again — learn how to paint a concrete porch with this clear, step-by-step guide. I’ll walk you through cleaning, priming, painting, and finishing so your porch looks refreshed and lasts. The covered back patio at our house had needed a fresh coat of paint since the day … Read more

This DIY flocked Christmas tree brings together my favorite farmhouse elements: cotton stems, lamb’s ear, galvanized snowflakes, oversized simple ornaments, and a wooden bead garland. I planned this look since last year and I’m thrilled with the result. Each year I usually keep the same base ornaments on my main tree and tweak ribbons or … Read more

Finding affordable ways to refresh your home can feel overwhelming — especially when your decorating wish list grows faster than your budget. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Small, simple projects can make a big visual impact without costing a lot or taking a lot of time. My friend Emily recently shared a wonderfully … Read more

Is your bedroom missing a finishing touch? The area above the bed can be awkward to style, but with a few creative ideas it becomes one of the best places to express your personal taste. The bedroom is a sanctuary for rest and reflection, and the bed is its main focal point. Decorating the wall … Read more

A classic and timeless addition to holiday farmhouse decor, Christmas bells are one of my favorite secret touches for seasonal decorating. Use these simple Christmas bell decorating ideas to create elegant, cohesive holiday decor you’ll enjoy year after year. “Jingle bells… jingle all the way…” Alongside angels, stockings, garlands, and trees, bells are one of … Read more

Recovering from abdominal surgery? These 10 practical recovery tips and essentials made my healing smoother, more comfortable, and less stressful. I recently had a robotic hernia repair for an umbilical and incisional hernia related to a C-section and pregnancy from over a decade ago. I never had severe pain from the hernias, but they were … Read more

Create your own DIY dry erase calendar using a glass picture frame, a free yearly calendar printable, and this simple step-by-step tutorial. It’s an inexpensive, effective way to get organized. I’m a true planner addict—I use a personal planner for daily tasks and long-term goals, and I also keep a shared calendar on my phone … Read more