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 …
Design Tips & Guides
How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like a Pro
After working myself to the bone with home DIYs, it feels nice to get back to some decorating basics, just …
Guide to Accent Lighting: Lamps!
You may have noticed, dear reader, that a decent percentage of my blog posts are about lighting and light fixtures. …
Outdoor Halloween Decorating Tips
After seven years of motherhood, I’m noticing the accidental traditions my kids and I have created. One of my favorites …
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 …
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 …