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Learn how to make wax melts smell stronger with these common fragrance mistakes and their simple fixes! So you made your first batch of homemade wax melts and excitedly set up the wax warmer. And you waited patiently for them to melt. And you waited, and…. nothing. You can hardly smell them, right? I’ve been…
These inexpensive Boho Fall pillow covers are the perfect thing to bring warmth and style to your living room this season! What does Fall make you think of? For me, it’s cozy throw pillows, of course! More specifically, cozy colorful, textured throw pillows and blankets, a good book, a fire, and a cup of chai…
The best inexpensive Halloween pillows & pillow covers to make your home decor both cute and spooky, starting at just $4! Decorative pillows are one of my favorite ways to change out my home decor for the seasons. But pillows can be pricey, and they can take up A LOT of storage space in the…
These DIY pumpkin scented soy candles smell just like freshly-baked pumpkin bread! Make them to enjoy yourself or give as gifts! Tools & Materials A. 1 1/2 cups soy wax flakes (this is my favorite brand from Amazon and it comes with the wicks and wick-centering devices) B. wick-centering devices (you’ll need one for each…
Make your home smell like Fall with these quick & easy DIY mason jar soy candles. They make fabulous gifts too! Pumpkin spice, anyone??? It’s time to make your home smell like Fall, and these quick & easy mason jar soy candles are the way to do it! You can use any size mason jars…
These Ikea Alex desk ideas will inspire you for your own home office. From corner desks to closet offices, to long desks with multiple workstations. What Is The Ikea Alex Drawer Unit? Ikea Alex drawer units are probably my all-time favorite Ikea products. I can’t even tell you how many home office designs I’ve used…
Learn how to hang string lights on a deck by attaching string light poles to the railing with this quick & easy tutorial. Summer is coming, and that means it’s time to put string lights up over the deck or patio! There are many different methods for hanging string lights, and the one/s you choose…
Learn how to hang outdoor string lights over your deck, patio, or backyard with this comprehensive guide. Who doesn’t love a backyard party under glowing string lights on a warm Summer’s evening? But figuring out how and where to hang the lights, which type to buy, and how many you need can get a little…
Boho outdoor pillows are perfect for modern patios, decks, and porches! Mix and match these stylish and inexpensive modern outdoor throw pillows. Modern Boho Outdoor Pillows… On A Budget I’m a huge fan of outdoor pillows, so each year I scour my favorite online retailers to find the best affordable pillows for the season. As…
These affordable Boho outdoor rugs will refresh your patio, deck or porch. Bring color and pattern to your outdoor space! Your outdoor space needs an outdoor rug! An outdoor rug is a great way to pull together and define a seating area. It’s also great for covering an ugly deck or patio! I love how…
Find the perfect modern outdoor coffee table on any budget, from under $75 to $300. Wicker, wood, metal, plastic, concrete, and more! An outdoor coffee table is an often-overlooked piece of patio furniture. But just like the coffee table in your living room, it’s very important! I’ve rounded up the best outdoor coffee tables available…
Confession time. As a designer I’ve always turned my nose up at recliners. The very word conjures up an image of a guy with a potbelly hanging out of a shirt that’s a bit too short hollering for someone to bring him another beer. One time a design client excitedly showed me the brand new…
Today I’m partnering with xTool to make custom engraved wood coasters. I’m planning to surprise my sister with these for her birthday. Shhhhh! xTool F1 xTool F1 is a portable tabletop laser engraving & cutting machine. It’s ideal for beginners and anyone who wants to customize products on site at craft fairs, farmers markets, etc….
Learn how easy it is to engrave metal candle jar lids for your small business with xTool F1! Today I’m partnering with xTool to show you how easy it is to engrave your logo or any other custom design on your metal candle jar lids (you can see my wood lid tutorial here). This is…
Learn how to engrave wood candle lids with your own logo using the xTool F1! I’ve been making candles for years, and today I’m excited to partner with xTool to show you how to engrave your wood candle jar lids to give them an ultra-professional look. If you’re interested in engraving metal lids, check out…
I bought and tested 15 different string light poles in my own backyard to find the best ones for every space- fences, deck railings, concrete patios, grass, etc. After making these DIY string light poles several years back and testing many different DIY methods for hanging string lights over the past few years, I decided…
I purchased & tested 20 different sets of outdoor string lights in my own backyard to find the very best string lights. You can’t go wrong with outdoor string lights! (Actually that’s not true… one of the brands I tested didn’t work straight out of the box). But my point is string lights are wildly…
These modern outdoor poufs and ottomans are perfect for any outdoor living space, and they won’t break the bank! Beige Outdoor Poufs I got my sister this beige outdoor pouf to go with her new Boho deck seating area (B below). A. Unstuffed Boho Pouf Ottoman Cover in Taupe, from Walmart B. Round Braided Indoor…
A beautiful Boho area rug can really update and add style to a living room, bedroom, office or dining room. I’ve scoured the web for the best deals on stylish modern and Boho rugs, so you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your space. The best part? They’re all under $200 for at least…
Living room rug placement, plus choosing the right size and shape of area rug for your space is easy with this design guide! Today let’s talk about living room rug placement. Choosing a living room rug can be a tricky business. I see a lot of folks just freeze up when it comes time to…
Everything you need to know about plastic outdoor rugs for your deck or patio, and where to find the best waterproof outdoor rugs for 2024. I’m a huge fan of outdoor rugs, and my very favorite ones are plastic. Whaaaaat????, you ask? Yes, you read that right. Most traditional outdoor rugs are made of polypropylene,…
An interior designer shares her top picks for botanical and floral wallpaper for every room!
These small laundry room ideas make the most out of small spaces, from stacked washers and dryers, to laundry closets, to pegboards.
A small laundry room gets a big dose of function and style in this makeover that uses all the available space to great advantage! Ahh laundry… the bane of my existence! It just never ends, does it? I had a great system at my old house- you can see my previous laundry room makeover here….
Turn an inexpensive wardrobe into a chic and functional storage cabinet with this easy Ikea Brimnes wardrobe hack! After a couple of years in this house, I decided it was time for a laundry room makeover. No walls were moved, but I did rearrange things and make the space MUCH more functional. I had open…
Make these easy & fun fizzy bath salts with all natural ingredients and watch them bubble and fizz when you pour them in the tub! Fizzy Bath Salts Recipe These fizzy bath salts are similar to bath bombs, but much easier and less time-consuming to make. It’s fun to pour them into the tub and…
Make luxurious bubbling bath salts with this easy all-natural recipe and enjoy a fabulous bubble bath with the benefits of epsom salt! How to choose? A luxurious bubble bath with mounds of foamy bubbles, or a soothing soak for sore muscles? Now you can have the best of both worlds! The answer? bubbling bath salts,…
Make this quick & easy Dead Sea salt bath to relax and enjoy its many health benefits, including relieving sore muscles! I love making all-natural bath and body products for my own family and to give as gifts. This Dead Sea salt bath recipe is no exception! Benefits of Dead Sea Salt Ingredients A. unscented…
Learn how to organize a pantry with deep shelves so that you can make the most of your food storage space and recover your sanity! For years I really struggled with keeping my pantry organized. Then I finally got my act together and came up with a system that worked (pretty well) for my messy…
Modern Boho pillow covers are an easy and inexpensive way to change up your living room decor. Pillow Cover Features It’s no secret that I’m a throw pillow cover superfan. I love them because they’re cheap (at least these ones are!) and they take up almost no storage space when not in use. Which means…
Make your own pumpkin spice wax melts with just 3 ingredients with this simple recipe and make your home smell like Fall! Who wants to make their house smell like aromatic spices a la pumpkin spice latte this Fall? Me! Me! Me! I love to make natural soy wax melts to scent my own home…
The best modern entryway rugs & accent rugs on a budget in every color in 2’x3′ & 3’x5, plus how to choose the right one. How to Choose An Entryway Rug Finding that just-right entryway rug is no easy task… so I’m here to answer your questions and help you find one that’s both functional…
Complete guide to standard rug sizes for living rooms, dining rooms, entryways, bedrooms, home offices, hallways, kitchens, and more! Choosing the right sized rug for your space can be daunting if you don’t know what you’re doing. But this simple guide will take all the guess work out of it. Standard Rug Sizes As you…
Upgrade your entryway and contain the clutter on a budget with one of these modern and inexpensive shoe storage benches. A shoe bench is the most logical shoe storage solution for a majority of entryways. It provides a place to sit while you put your shoes on and take them off, plus it stows them…
These quick and easy scented soy candles are perfect for Fall and the holidays! Make these to give as gifts or to scent your own home! How to Make Scented Soy Candles for the Holidays I love making candles, and one of my new favorite scents for Fall and Christmastime is Spiced Pear & Whiskey,…
Recreate one of these modern home office ideas for yourself with inexpensive products from your favorite online stores! Are you ready for a new home office? Or maybe just a refresh? What if you could have your workspace designed by a professional, and all you had to do was order a few things online and…
Learn how to brighten a dark room using natural light right now with these easy and cheap interior designer tips! Are your spaces feeling a bit dark and gloomy? Especially during the long, dreary winter months? I have just a bit of experience with this, as I live in Seattle, where we have something like…
Today I’m going to show you how to make this super-easy white pumpkin centerpiece. It’s really just a matter of arranging some pumpkins and foliage in a tray- seriously anyone can do this! And it’s going to do double-duty. It will serve as a casual everyday centerpiece for Fall, and then we’ll dress it up…
Make your own scented wax melts this Christmas with these 12 all-natural recipes! They make fabulous gifts too! Natural soy wax melts are fun and easy to make, they’ll make your home smell like jingle bells and Santa farts, and you can give them to pretty much everyone on your list! I’ve developed and tested…
A collection of inexpensive silicone wax melt molds for every occasion and season. From squares and hearts to gummy bears and flamingos, and everything in-between. When I started making candles, it only made sense to make wax melts too. They make fabulous gifts and they’re the perfect project to use up leftover scented wax. Or…