TV Console Transformation with Fusion Mineral Paint

If you remember a few weeks ago, I snagged this beautiful, vintage buffet on Facebook Marketplace with a plan to transform it into a TV console for our basement! And if you’ve been around for any amount of time, you know I’m a liiiittle obsessed with painting furniture to create a cohesive style in our …

Friday Favorites: Purifying Air, Zapping Bugs, Reading Books

I’ve been thinking for quite some time that I’d love to share more of our life and loves that’s more casual than our typical Tuesday blog posts. Whether that’s asking for your opinion, chatting about something we’re reading, wearing, or loving – or just a funny story to share. So here we are today, introducing …

How to Paint Aluminum Patio Furniture

Just like everything else in our home, our outdoor spaces have been a process too! What started as a pile of bricks has transformed into a patio where we love to spend time in the warmer months (and around a fire in the colder ones)! We ALSO love hand-me-downs (I wrote a 3-part series on …

A One Week Review of Our LifeProof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

It’s been a week since our LifeProof Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring (also known as LVP) was installed and we’ve had so many questions, so today we’re sharing our review and experience after 1 week! Why Vinyl Planks? When you hear the phrase “1950s basement” what’s something you might think of? Maybe water? Yep, and that …

How to Paint Cabinets: A Step-by-Step Guide

When I first walked into our basement, the most attractive feature in a sea of wood paneling were the built-in cabinets. They are well-constructed and a timeless style. We’re so thankful because I’m not sure we would’ve been able to make that investment – or at least it wouldn’t have been a priority! You guys …

Our 1970s Basement Update: Drop Ceiling is Done & Walls are Painted!

YOU GUYS! You haven’t heard from me because I’ve been dancing the past two weeks (oh, and working 😉). I’m dancing because I still can’t believe it. My drop ceiling is done! And surprise – we got new windows and our walls are painted too! I actually finished our basement drop ceiling last week, but …

3 Simple Tips from Mom to Add to Your Overnight Guest Room for Under $15

Hi friends! If you missed a new post last Tuesday, it was because we spent the week visiting my Mom and Dad in Florida! Reading by the pool, seeing the sunset over the ocean, so many good meals – all shared with my guy and my parents. And y’all, it was glorious! We always feel …

How to Create a Gallery Wall with IKEA Picture Frames & Command Strips

Any of you have a phobia of hanging things on your walls? I did for a long time! It’s tough to choose; it feels permanent in a way, doesn’t it? Well, I think you’ll really enjoy today’s DIY project! If you look around my house, you can find one of a few things on my …