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My Guide to DIY Permanent Christmas Lights
A few years back, we put up traditional Christmas lights with finishing nails along the roofline. With life in full chaos, they stayed up through the rest of Winter. Then Spring came… and went. When Summer came around, I thought I may as well keep them up, the holidays are almost here after all! Then I had…
Recent Posts
How to Choose the Right Dining Room Chandelier
Choosing new lighting fixtures can mean navigating a lot of options—metal finishes, styles, sizes, and shapes. I recently chose a …
Your Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Cabinet Layouts
My new cabinets are being delivered this week and soon I’ll be knee-deep in renovations! I’ve spent countless hours over …
Best Kitchen Coffee Bar Ideas for Small Spaces
A year ago, I completed a budget kitchen renovation in my new home for the One Room Challenge. The plan …
Guide to Creating a Whole House Color Palette
Playing with color is one of my favorite parts of interior design. It can be intimidating when you’re starting from …
The Best (Unexpected) DIY Tools for Home Projects
If you think about essential tools for your home projects and DIY endeavors (beyond your basic hand tools) these must-haves …
Quick Budget Friendly DIY Bathroom Project Ideas
While I love a major renovation project as much the next DIYer, sometimes a simple room refresh can be just …
Popular Interior Design Styles Defined
It’s been almost a year since I created my popular “What is Your True Interior Style” quiz (if you haven’t …
Ideas for Dining Room Built-Ins
Okay, but Marissa, didn’t you just add built-in bench seating in the living room?! Yes, I did, but can you …
9 Tips To Make a Small Room Feel Bigger
From my first apartment to my current home, I’ve always found ways to make a room feel larger, and I’m …
DIY Living Room Makeover: One Room Challenge Reveal
Another One Room Challenge under my belt! This truly was the room makeover of all room makeovers and probably my …
About Me
Hello and welcome to my blog! I’m Marissa – an avid home renovation DIY-er and lover of interior design. I’ve remodeled three of my own homes and counting. I’m a single mom of two boys…
