It’s officially Fall, my friends! We felt it for about 24 hours here in Maryland this week, and now it’s like 90 again. But since the calendar told me Fall is here, I went ahead and got out the bins the other day. I feel pretty boring as a blogger, because every Fall is pretty […]
When You Can’t Find The Perfect Table…You Make One for $14! (And a New Rug for the Nook!)
March 14, 2018 by 1 Comment
I am SO excited to share this project with you today! As you might know from previous posts/Instastories/Facebook, we’re giving the nook a fresh new look. It all started when I moved the round table that was there…this one: …over to the other side of the family room when we rearranged in here: So that […]
A New Look in the Nook!
January 22, 2018 by 9 Comments
So things are a-changin’ over here in the family room and can I just tell you how much fun it’s been?! We are rockin’ and rollin’ and EVEN STARTED THE CLOSET-TO-OFFICE MAKEOVER!!?? I know, it’s only been a year and some change, what’s the rush, right!? š I think this rearranging furniture thing has got […]
June 2017 Roundup!
June 30, 2017 by 3 Comments
Wow, feels like it’s been FOREVER since I’ve done a round-up post…not sure why?! When I realized it’s the last day of June today, I thought maybe I should bring the round-up posts back. I mean, we’re all busy people living our busy lives and I’m sure youĀ don’t check this page every day…or every week…or […]
Turn An Everyday Kitchen Stool Into a Farmhouse Style Nightstand…and Some Other Stuff…
June 29, 2017 by 1 Comment
Do you have a tiny bedroom? How about a tiny budget? A fan of the whole farmhouse-y/old-looking/rustic thing? If so, I have a solution for you! I know, not *exactly* what you had in mind, huh? Hear me out. If you give it a layer of your favorite blue flat finish paint (chalk paint/chalky finish […]
A Sweet Little Space for The Dollhouse Room
June 22, 2017 by 9 Comments
As you probably know by now, I’ve been refreshing my kids’ rooms lately. My son’s room got a little update, my oldest daughter’s bold colors turned more subdued, and my middle baby’s room turned into a dollhouse feel with that scalloped wall – which I honestly didn’t even think about when I started creating that […]
Fiddling Around The Family Room
June 5, 2017 by 15 Comments
OneĀ of my very favorite things to do is fiddle around my house. Ā I just go around, moving some things from this room to that, looking at things in storage for inspiration…it doesn’t cost a dime, and yet I feel like everything is suddenly new and fresh when I’m done. It always brings me joy. If […]
DIY Chicken Wire Bulletin Board
April 26, 2017 by 4 Comments
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love nothing more than decorating on the thrifty side. When I can create something for a fraction of the cost of buying it at a store, I get so excited. This project is one of those. And I can’t wait to share it with you, […]
That Time I Got a Table and Chairs for $20…
October 21, 2015 by 8 Comments
Sometimes things just have a way of working out. Take this table for instance. My husband has somehow held onto this oak round table from his BACHELOR PAD. (We’re talking decades). It has moved with him manyĀ times, and we’ve even tried to sell it! And yet…it still remains. You may have one just like it […]
Shop Your Home: New Life in a New Spot!
September 22, 2015 by 7 Comments
As some of you know, we’re in the end stages of the Basement Makeover. It’s really coming together, and now that all the painting and planking is done, it’s onto my favorite part: the fun stuff! I could decorate and accessorize all day long – this is the part that gets me really excited. First, […]
Hi there! Iām Liz, a former teacher-turned-stay-at-home mom to three kids, with a passion to create a warm and inviting home on a budget. This blog all started when Iād put the babies down for a nap, and squeeze in a project during those precious couple of hours! My hope is that you visit this page and feel inspired to do a little ānaptime decoratingā of your own. Thank you so much for stopping by! 
