What's Happening in the Loft?
/Remember how I mentioned in my last post that we were focusing really hard on wrapping up the hallway renovation? Yeah… we started a big new project. We’re renovating the loft!
Read MoreRemember how I mentioned in my last post that we were focusing really hard on wrapping up the hallway renovation? Yeah… we started a big new project. We’re renovating the loft!
Read MoreWe’ve been focusing HARD on wrapping up the hallway renovation the last couple of weeks. The closer we get to the finish line, the more my brain buzzes with ideas on how to really turn it into more than just a passthrough but rather an integral, well thought out part of the house. So in this post, I’d like to share some updates on our hallway progress, and future plans for what I have in mind.
Read MoreI have to be honest with you. While I enjoy writing tutorials and showing you all how I DIY’d something, what I really love is sharing my thought process behind the decisions I make while designing a room. And lucky for you (or me?), that’s what I’m covering in this post.
Read MoreHave a fence that’s just kind of “blah”? Liven things up with a trellis and some climbing vines! In this post, you’ll learn how to build your own wire trellis and create a beautiful backdrop for your yard.
Read MoreFrosting your windows is the easiest DIY ever! Way easier than I anticipated, and inexpensive too. So in this post, you’ll learn the step-by-step process to frost your windows so you can do it too!
Read MoreAnd as much as I love the stoneware decor I’ve purchased, I still can’t believe that cheap little old me paid full price, especially after I realized I could easily make my own! Yep, that’s right. And I’m gonna show you just how to do it. In fact, in this tutorial, I’ll show you 5 different ways to create the stoneware look for less! Here we go…
Read MoreIn my post outlining our home improvement goals for 2021, I mentioned I wanted to work on whipping the foyer into a better, more inviting space. So why not start by flipping a piece of furniture I already have in there!?
Read MoreI've removed my fair share of wallpaper. In fact, I removed an entire house full of wallpaper at our last place, and I've even removed some in this house too! And let me tell you, it's a huge pain. You'd probably think at this point I loathe wallpaper, but surprisingly that’s not the case at all.
Read MoreWe built my master closet with the intent that it would be like its own little room inside of our bedroom. So of course, since I have this little space that is truly all my own, I'm going all out and REALLY making it my own. Which is why I created a mood board to plan out the entire design of my closet. (Also, I love mood boards.)
Read MoreThere’s no shame in incorporating fake plants into your decor BUT, you don’t necessarily want people to realize they’re fake. So in this post, I’ll share an easy DIY and some tips to help make your faux plants look real.
Read MoreWe accomplished so much last year – it’s a little crazy to look back on. When you’re in the thick of it, sometimes it seems like projects move at a snail’s pace. Especially when I compare myself to bloggers who don’t have a separate full-time job. But considering our circumstances, DAMN, we made some progress! But of course, a house is never done! So here’s what we’re hoping to accomplish in 2021.
Read MoreLooking back over the last year(ish) I'm amazed at how many changes we've made throughout our home! Every day it's becoming more and more "us”, which feels amazing. So right about now seems like a good time to recap 8 big projects we worked on in 2020 - with before and after pics! Including one project I never even wrote about and the first picture I’m sharing of the kitchen since I painted it!
Read MoreOur master bathroom renovation is trucking along. In fact, almost everything is already ordered! So I think it’s about time I shared the design with all of you!
Read MoreI’ve mentioned in the past that I have a bad habit of overcomplicating things. Well, not this time! I created these sweet little cardboard house luminaries in just a couple of hours (including time for the paint to dry). Let me show you how!
Read MorePainting your stairs can be an inexpensive way to give them a completely new look, but do they actually hold up? No one wants to take the time to do a home improvement project that doesn't last. Lucky for you, in this post, I'm sharing the pros and cons of how my painted stairs are standing the test of time after 1 year so you can decide if this type of project is right for you!
Read MoreI'm going to share with you some of the images that have inspired me to paint my own kitchen cabinets GREEN! But not just that, we'll also cover the other elements that visually pull a kitchen together - hardware, counters, and wall color. Let's get to it!
Read MoreWell, we've gone and changed our floor plan again - we're moving our laundry room upstairs! And that means I get to design another room! So I've been doing some research and finding inspiration about how to create a functional (and stylish!) laundry room.
Read MoreWe're getting SO CLOSE to being done with the bedroom renovation I can taste it (or maybe that's just the drywall dust floating in the air….). So while Lucius is mudding and sanding, and mudding and sanding some more, I'm planning the next stage of our master bedroom - PAINT, DÉCOR, AND FURNISHINGS!
Read MoreNow that Halloween is over, it was time to switch up my décor to something less spooky and more fitting for the autumnal season. BUT, of course, I didn't want to spend a bunch of money buying all new décor. So in this post, I'm sharing how to transition your Halloween decorations to general fall decor in 4 steps.
Read MoreWe've been in the midst of our master suite renovation for several months now and I'm sure you're not surprised to hear that it takes its toll on a person. This is our biggest renovation to date and it has certainly had its ups and downs. But although we’ve had our “off” days, overall I'd say Lucius and I have done a pretty darn good job staying positive and motivated along the way (bonus points for not killing each other!). But exactly how DO you stay positive and motivated during a renovation?
Read MoreHi! I’m Erika.
I have a passion for high design, but realize that comes at an unrealistic cost for most people (including me!). Here, you’ll find the daily feats and failures of creating a budget-friendly high-class design from conception to completion - providing tutorials for you to do the same along the way!
Who in their right mind would give up their laundry room for a storage closet!? In this post, I’m covering our latest renovation: turning our old laundry room into a functional (and much-needed) storage closet with DIY shelving - and why we did it.
Stone veneer is an excellent way to add texture, dimension, and rustic charm to a room. Plus, it’s budget-friendly, makes a big visual impact, and is totally DIY-able! Stick around for my step-by-step guide on how to install stone veneer yourself.
What do you do when you have a formal living room, but you’re not exactly formal living room people? You turn it into a playroom! Dive in to see how I reimagined this space to work for our family.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and assume you’ve heard of DND before. Or, more widely known as Dungeons & Dragons. But why in the world would I be talking about it? Well, that would be because my husband has roped me into designing a fully immersive Dungeons & Dragons space in the basement of our office building.
What would make your next D&D session even better? If you had an awesome venue to play in, of course! In this post, I’m very excited to present to you the reveal of the D20 Dungeon - a fully immersive event space now available to rent for your own gaming adventures!