TIPS The BEST Lighting Solution For Table Lamps
Just when I think I’ve seen it all? This lightbulb showed up. In case this is your first time stopping by the blog, Hello–my name is KariAnne and I’m kind of obsessed with lightbulbs. Truth? Lightbulbs make such a difference to a room—the light can completely change the look of a space. But how to choose? There’s daylight and cool...
Outdoor Projects Before and After Front Yard Makeover
Does this look familiar? This was the house at Christmastime. Look at that yard. 2023 was a tough season for the yard and the beds and the general vegetation here at the house. We had a snowstorm and two big freezes after everything started to bloom and then there was hail and a TON of unexpected rain. Sigh. Double sigh....
TIPS How To Unstick a Drawer
Have a drawer that sticks and wondering how to unstick a drawer? Here are 5 ways to fix a drawer that doesn’t open and close well. This dresser tucked into the bay window is from my husband’s grandmother. When he rescued it? The bottom drawer was losing its bottom. There were chips and knicks and dents and it was leaning...
DIYs 25 Ways To Increase Your Home’s Value
Looking for how to modernize your home? Here are 25 simple ways to increase your home’s value that won’t break the bank. Most of these projects you can finish in a weekend. See 25 cheap and ingenious do-it-yourself home decorating ideas for all the summer projects. These quick, easy and simple ideas will modernize any room and cost very little....
TIPS How To Light a Closet Without Wiring
Looking for a way to light up a closet or other space, but you can’t wire a light there? Here’s how to light a closet without wiring. If we are keeping it real around here? My children are much less impressed with me than I think they should be. Much of what I do is greeted with a smile and...
HOUSE 15 Of the CUTEST Bookshelf Decor Ideas
Looking for simple bookshelf decor ideas to make your bookcases even cuter? Here are 15 ways to decorate your bookcase in style. Just when you thought your bookcases couldn’t get any cuter? They can. I went looking for a carved wooden chain for a stack of books for the bookcase and fell down a rabbit hole. So many cute finds...
DECORATING How to Decorate With Sunflowers
Looking for creative ways to bring a little summer into the house? Here are tips and inspiration on how to decorate with sunflowers. Last year in record-breaking gardening news we had an entire vegetable garden in our backyard. For the first time ever. Not to be all about the gardener I’m married to, but it was kind of next level....
HOUSE 9 Easy Ideas To Update a Bedroom
Looking for ideas to update a bedroom? Decorating doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are 9 easy ideas to makeover your spaces. I just updated our bedroom for summer. Some of the colors and materials were so heavy. I wanted light and bright and cool—especially when it’s 102 degrees outside. Just in case you were wondering? I love it. I...
HOUSE 9 Easy Ideas To Update a Bedroom
Looking for ideas to update a bedroom? Decorating doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are 9 easy ideas to makeover your spaces. I just updated our bedroom for summer. Some of the colors and materials were so heavy. I wanted light and bright and cool—especially when it’s 102 degrees outside. Just in case you were wondering? I love it. I...
PROJECTS How to Build a Giant Abacus
Want a fun DIY project to try out? This step-by-step guide on how to make a giant abacus is easy to follow and comes together fast. Okay—I know what you are thinking. You just saw this room last week. If you missed it, you can see it here. But in all my rush to share the new quilt I found...