I’ve done a lot of DIY projects over the past 8 years, and have learned a lot the hard way—by trial and error, or by watching a project come crashing down (literally and metaphorically!). It’s definitely better to work smarter and not harder, and to get there you need the right tools. I’ve teamed up…
Interiors
Minimalist Interior Design: Target’s New Made By Design Review
Lately, I’ve been leaning more towards a minimal aesthetic in our home. I will never be a minimalist, but as we’ve been slowly babyproofing (i.e. hide and get rid of everything so baby can’t put it in her mouth/break it/drop it on her head/etc.), I’ve been kind of digging the idea of a return to…
My favorite summer shopping secret – Boxed.com review
You know that amazing feeling when you get to share a killer secret with a good friend? Well lean in and get ready, girlfriend, because I feel like I just discovered the coolest concept ever—Boxed.com. I seriously feel like I am about to change your life with this Boxed.com review! Get excited!! This post was…
Our Easy, DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Routine
Over the past several years, I’ve become a lot more holistic in my approach to self-care. It started with a desperation to regain energy after years of feeling icky thanks to a very under-active thyroid. After years of medications and following “expert” advice, I changed my diet, purged out a lot of chemicals and seriously…
Living Room Decorating Ideas: Easy DIY Flower Wall Decor
Do you ever have a wall in your living room that’s just blank and practically begging for something super special to go there? We have this mint painted piano and I wanted to do something really special and fun above it, like flower wall decor! Sometimes things are easier said than done, but this easy DIY isn’t…
The UpSkill Project Workshop Summary
I’ve had a great time partnering with Lowe’s to promote The UpSkill Project over the past several weeks and have been especially looking forward to The UpSkill Project Workshop, which was held at the Preston Road Lowe’s location in Dallas on a chilly Saturday morning. We had an incredible turnout and I had so much fun…
Galley Kitchen Remodel: Painting Kitchen Cabinets
This is my fifth kitchen renovation (can you believe that?!!?), and I’m starting to feel like I sort of, kind of know what I’m doing now. Our galley kitchen remodel is coming along quite nicely! After (finally) deciding on a floor plan, we decided to paint the kitchen cabinets. Painting kitchen cabinets are something I’m…
How to Build a Chicken Coop: The UpSkill Project with Lowe’s
I recently got to work on a project that was SUPER fun! Lowe’s recently ran a video contest called The UpSkill Project where homeowners who didn’t feel confident in the DIY arena could submit a video of a project they needed help with. The UpSkill Project team selected five Dallas residents who not only got…
How to DIY: The Two Most Important Skills You Need
Over the past six years, Scott and I have done hundreds of DIY projects spread out through five different homes. While I don’t think that’s the course for everyone to take, I do strongly believe that every homeowner should have a basic set of skills in their toolbox, so to speak. This post is a sponsored conversation…
Galley Kitchen Remodel: Small Kitchen Layout on a Budget
Prior to this kitchen, I have remodeled four galley kitchens. Each one has its own unique challenges and this small kitchen layout on a budget was no exception. We toyed around with the floor plan for weeks with a ton of trial and error before we finally came up with a floor plan that helped…
