I love the look of exposed beams in homes. It creates such a look of rustic elegance and does so much to improve the character of the home. However, if you were looking to find some beams to leave exposed during your last home remodel, but couldn’t find any, why not try DIYing your own, … Read more
Summer is right around the corner and I can’t wait! I’m so eager to spend my afternoons hanging outside with my kids. However, everyone knows that warmer weather comes with ample sunlight. Isn’t it so easy to get totally sunburned after a day outside? Instead of sweltering in the sun all day, take refuge under … Read more
Spring is one of my very favorite times of the year, and I know that I am not alone! There’s something simply magical about the season of rebirth and something super colorful, too! Freshly bloomed flowers are just amazing. I love to surround my front porch and other areas of my home with DIY planter … Read more
Easter weekend is almost exactly a month away and I’ve already started getting my house put together. I decorated my mantle yesterday, and I’m about to tackle my front porch today! I had several DIY Easter porch decor ideas that I really love, and now I just have to pick my favorite! See my full … Read more
My wooden deck is one of my favorite parts of my home. We’ve spent many a summer evening lounging on deck chairs, swatting away mosquitoes, enjoying the crisp summer-evening air. We built the deck when we moved into our home, ten years ago, and have since only painted it once! Painting a deck is just … Read more
I’m a firm believer in the whole color affects mood thing. I truly think that painting rooms of your home certain colors reflect how you feel while spending time in them. For example, blue and grey hues ALWAYS make me feel calm and relaxed, while bright yellows and oranges are sure to lift my spirits … Read more
