DESIGN + INSPIRATION

The holiday season is magical, but the price tag? Not so much. In this post, I’m sharing the three non-negotiable rules we follow to transform our builder-grade home into a cozy, intentional winter haven without breaking the bank. Discover how we achieve a high-impact, layered look while keeping our savings account intact—featuring my favorite trick for "shopping your own home" and the secret to lush greenery on a budget!

Opening your home is intimate, but I believe in intentional hosting—aiming for grace, not perfection. Forget the frantic cleaning; true welcome comes from small, thoughtful acts. Focus on creating a sensory welcome: clear visual clutter on flat surfaces, introduce a light, calming scent and soft music, and elevate the guest sleep space with comforts like a charger and water carafe. These deliberate details loudly proclaim: "Welcome, I'm glad you're here!"

It’s officially my favorite time of year, and I'm focused on turning my house into a cozy, intentional space. This year, I'm creating a reading corner—a high-impact, low-cost transformation to make winter nights feel like a retreat. This intentional nook is your permission slip to slow down, disconnect, and embrace the quiet beauty of the season.

This year, I wanted to create a tablescape that felt elevated and special, but still casual enough for a long, relaxed evening. I'm sharing my simple, layered approach using pieces I already own, plus my tips for incorporating organic touches and unexpected colors to make your holiday table truly shine! You can achieve a high-impact look without the high-end budget!

With the holidays approaching and the kids home, a cozy at-home movie night is the perfect way to make memories without the stress. It’s about so much more than just the film—it's about the ambiance, elevated snacks, and total comfort. Discover our favorite tips for ditching the harsh lights, perfecting your popcorn with secret seasonings, and creating a plush, distraction-free cinematic experience that your whole family will love.

Ready to turn your bedroom into the ultimate Fall sanctuary?Once that first crisp night hits, there’s nothing better than sinking into a bed that feels like a cozy, layered cloud. You don't need a total makeover to achieve this level of hotel-worthy comfort; it all comes down to mastering the art of layering your bedding from the foundation up. This simple guide will show you how to blend textures, colors, and weights—all on a budget—to create a personal retreat you'll never want to leave.

We've rounded up 15 must-have products designed to manage everything from keeping appetizers warm to perfecting your tablescape. These are the essentials that ensure your gathering is both elegant and truly stress-free.

With Halloween just around the corner next month, it would be fun to share a roundup of some of my favorite Halloween decor for this year. This decor often sells out quickly, so if you’re in the market for it, it’s best to start shopping now. If you’re looking for some inspiration, stick around as I share my tips for decorating for Halloween without making it cheesy.

There's nothing like waking up in the morning and experiencing the first chilly morning of the season. It's my absolute favorite thing, and I love feeling the change of weather as the seasons change. As the air is getting crisper (well, sort of here in north Florida!), and the leaves are thinking about starting to change - it's officially fall! This is the time of year that I truly love to spend time outdoors and enjoy the crisp, cool weather we finally get. Even if we don't get dramatic fall foliage here, I still love to embrace the cozy vibes and rich colors of fall with a few updates to my garden. 

As the weather starts to cool down and the days get shorter, I find myself wanting to spend more time at home rather than packing my days with the activity-filled summer activities. The shift to spending more time indoors is the perfect opportunity to transition your home decor from summer to the warm, cozy vibes of autumn.

As the days get longer and the world bursts back into color during the Spring season, it's the perfect time to bring that energy indoors and refresh your living space. This post is all about the simple ways to infuse your home with touches of spring.

In this fast-paced world, finding moments to connect as a family can be challenging. With the distractions of screens, social media, and everyday life, it can be hard to create the connections that nurture strong family bonds. Now that both of my kids are of school-age, with after-school activities, it feels like mealtime is one of the few moments we can connect.

Upgrading your kitchen does not immediately mean ripping out the old one and adding a new, fancy one. There are several updates that you can do to elevate your cooking experience and the overall functionality of your home. Here are six essential upgrades that can help you transform your kitchen into your favorite room. 

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought it’d be fun to set the table and whip up a cute Valentine's Day vibe using stuff I already have at home. Instead of running out to buy new decorations, I like the challenge of using what I’ve got. It really helps set a cozy and inviting feel.

Creating a beautiful table, whether casual or fancy, is one of my favorite things to do. Even if it’s pizza night, setting the table and using those special dinnerware pieces can elevate your evening and make it memorable and special.

I’ve searched all my favorite stores to create a collection of affordable Christmas decor that I’m eyeing this year. Come check it out!

I’m sharing my top six tips that helped me create a kitchen that is not only functional but also beautiful.

Don't like your front door? Try this!

The best affordable faux stems and branches for Fall, with real photos showing how to style them.

Spring has sprung! Checkout these Amazon spring finds - simple touches to elevate your home without the designer price tag.

Spring time is almost here and I can't help but feel the need for a refresh. There's something about spring time that makes me want to declutter, clean, and refresh for a light and airy feel in my bedroom. If you also have the spring decorating itch, follow along as I show you around the small changes I've made in our bedroom. 

Bored with your home decor? I feel you. Ever since I was a little girl, I remember at least twice a year I would get bored with my bedroom and beg my mom to let me rearrange, paint, decorate my space. Thankfully, she was always up for letting me experiment with my room. As I grew up and got my first apartment, I remember spending hours thinking up ways to change up my space. Now that I have my own home, I get to play with my decor all the time

Paint is my favorite way to update a room. It's inexpensive with BIG impact which makes it one of the most affordable ways to customize your home to your taste and style.

One of the most understated pieces of decor are decorative vases. Not only can they be used to hold your flowers, but also used in the kitchen to decorate your countertops while holding your favorite cooking utensils, or by themselves to add some height and volume to your surface.

Today I want to share with you my Thanksgiving tablescape. I put this table together with decorations I already had on hand just used them in new ways. There’s something about challenging yourself to not buying anything new that forces you to see your decor in new ways.

It’s no secret that lighting can help transform your space. The light cast shadows over your rooms to create at beautiful ambiance. My favorite way to add ambient lighting throughout my home is by using table lamps. They not only help add lighting and ambiance to room, but also help add visual interest to a room.

Welcome into our home as I show you around our Halloween home.