Welcome to the 30 Days to Less of a Hot Mess Challenge! We’re decluttering, reorganizing, and creating a home that helps you breathe a little easier. If this is your first time at the challenge, start at the beginning of the series to get oriented. Affiliate links were used in the original post for convenience. … Read more

Learn how to make no-sew drop cloth curtains for a quick, budget-friendly window treatment—I added painted stripes for a personalized touch. A few weeks ago I decided to swap the curtains in my dining room for something more neutral and versatile. My floral curtains are lovely for summer, but they felt too seasonal as a … Read more

Learn how being organized can improve your everyday life in straightforward, meaningful ways. I noted in my newsletter that one of the best ways to learn is to teach. Sharing this challenge has pushed me to confront some of my biggest clutter and organization challenges, and I’m glad I did. Welcome to Day 22 of … Read more

Now’s the perfect time to see if the home pieces you’ve been eyeing are marked down for Labor Day. This holiday weekend is ideal for scoring bigger furniture items, finishing room refreshes, or finally grabbing that statement piece you’ve wanted. I’m extra excited about the weekend sales—I’m checking for deals non-stop because I still have … Read more

Sherwin Williams Extra White is a popular, clean, crisp white paint color that shows minimal undertones and brightens any space. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. See my full disclosure policy. Choosing a white paint may seem simple, but it’s surprisingly tricky: whites are not all the same. Different white paints contain subtle … Read more

Thanksgiving table decor — your dining table’s chance to shine all year. These simple, stylish ideas will help you layer in festive charm and create an inviting November tablescape. Most of us look forward to Thanksgiving for the food, and I’m no exception. But I also really look forward to the decorating. Setting a thoughtful … Read more

Create a snowy scene inside a glass jar with this charming DIY Christmas snow globe ornament. Five simple steps and a few supplies are all you need to make a festive keepsake for your tree. I enjoy crafting a new Christmas ornament each year, and this season I wanted to create tiny winter scenes inside … Read more

This simple tutorial shows how to create DIY stenciled burlap art using a Silhouette machine (or pre-made stencils) in a few easy steps. I recently created an easy craft project for about 150 women at a church conference, and I wanted to share the straightforward process so anyone can recreate it. This project is budget-friendly, … Read more

Master Bedroom Refresh: From Forest Green to a Serene Retreat The master bedroom is meant to be a sanctuary for a couple, a calm place to relax and recharge. When we moved back in after renovating the house, the room still wore the previous owner’s deep forest green paint. It felt more like a masculine … Read more

We finally replaced the foyer light—and my heart did a little happy dance. When we moved into this house six years ago, I promised myself I would change that builder-basic pendant right away. For as long as I can remember it looked more like a bug-and-dust collection bowl than a welcoming foyer light. It worked … Read more