I’m so excited to share a recent Postbox Project I created for a client-a mom of two little boys who wanted to make over her builder grade powder room. Because it is off the garage, it is in a high use area, and she wanted to give it an update. I’m extra, extra excited to [ Read More… ] …
Create a Gallery Wall: Tips for Jazzing up the Standard Look (Plus free printables!)
So I recently had two different clients who needed help filling up a large blank wall. While there are lots of ideas for such a space, in both cases I suggested different forms of a Gallery Wall. Now, this idea has been around for awhile and all you need to do is type in the [ Read More… ] …
Farmhouse Family Room for Four: Real Postbox Project Feature!
Recently I just completed a Postbox for a fun, young family of three (with baby on the way!) who wanted their space to finally reflect their real style. She loves anything Fixer Upper with a farmhouse style to it, without getting TOO country. With two young kids (and two dogs!), not only did it have [ Read More… ] …
Create a Room Entirely From Walmart? A $644 Guest Bedroom Makeover!
A few months back I challenged myself to design an entire living room just from furnishings I could find from Walmart. I’m a Hoosier born and raised and Walmart was THE place to buy everything from snacks to toiletries to shoes. But lately Walmart has been rockin the home décor look too! I had to [ Read More… ] …
3 Design “Rules” I Break Every Day
There are certain “rules” for good design, some written and some unwritten. And they are there for a good reason! When I went to design school we studied architectural concepts such as scale, repetition, and pattern. I hear rules for decorating from designers constantly, and most I agree with whole heartedly… But there are a [ Read More… ] …
July Special: $100 off any Postbox + 5 Summer Decorating Ideas
Canadian Log Homes I can’t even believe July has snuck up on me! June was a whirlwind of summer camps, sports lessons, and traveling. In fact I just got back from an amazing girls-only weekend with my roomates from college. We are on our 12th annual reunion (so, when DID we get old?), and we [ Read More… ] …
How To Furnish a Room with No Wall Space: As Featured on Remodelaholic!
Coastal Casual Family Room Design If you have been hanging out with me for awhile, you will know I was jumping out of my pants excited when Remodelaholic (one of the most amazing websites around for home designs and DIY ideas!) asked me to partner up with them and contribute monthly with Mood Boards and design ideas [ Read More… ] …
9 Steps to the Perfect Guest Bedroom They Will Never Want to Leave (Sorry!)
I love having guests to our house, and I want them to feel comfortable when they are here. Which partly means having a guest bedroom they can call “home” when they are with us. And let’s be honest, even if you have the best guests in the world, sometimes it’s a good idea for everyone [ Read More… ] …
If I Had $150….Front Porch Makeover
Confession time…the outside of my house is a hot mess right now. With a chilly spring, I haven’t planted flowers, I haven’t cleaned up the yard, and our house is in desperate need of a paint job. But we are slowly working on it. Which spurred this idea of a simple front porch makeover. We [ Read More… ] …
Real Postbox Project: Coastal Cottage Part 2
Last week I showed you Part I of this coastal cottage makeover I recently completed for a client. If you missed it, check it out HERE! To summarize, this family just bought a cottage in Northern Michigan, right on a lake. Before the summer season started, she wisely wanted a plan to furnish their home. [ Read More… ] …