Lately, I’ve been taking on more custom painting jobs for friends and family, and I’m so excited to start sharing some of these transformations with you. There are so many amazing projects in the works—consider this the first of many! Today’s piece has a special story behind it. It belongs to my cousin and came …

Transform a golden oak dining set with gel stain and white paint! Easy step-by-step makeover tips for a fresh, modern farmhouse look. Golden oak had a good run—but today, darker stains and white painted finishes are taking center stage in home decor. And honestly? I get it. Just take one look at the before-and-after of …

My sister recently moved to KC and got her first full-time job since graduating from college. She moved in with her best friend and a few other girls and finally gets to experience city life. One of the downfalls of her new lifestyle is sharing a room and the limited space that comes with that. …

Lately I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I’ve got a never ending list of to-dos and I’m pretty sure I’m running in circles and getting none of it done. I think this is what most people refer to as life! :) Anyways, today I want to talk about …

Hey there! Happy Tuesday. I’m so happy to have Monday out of the way I was finally motivated to share this little set up with you. Oh, and I’m a blogger and like to share things, so maybe Monday had nothing to do with it. I don’t know about you, but for the longest time …

Today we’re talking about what actually makes a secondhand piece worth your time (and money). I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t just grab any old dresser and hope for the best. Some pieces are treasures, and others… are more work than they’re worth. So before you hand over your hard-earned cash at a …