A good DIY can change everything. These easy tutorials show how your home can be uniquely yours with a bit of grit and patience.
Large outdoor planters are a statement piece and can be a wonderful and layered focal point to any outdoor space. For the past few years I’ve been collecting large outdoor planters and planting perennials, herbs…
It’s hard to believe it’s been over ten years since I shared my DIY PEA GRAVEL PATIO! Over the years, I’ve received the most questions about this project by far. If I had to guess,…
Nothing says coastal summer quite like white hydrangeas, climbing soft pink roses, colorful flower beds, and well-maintained hedges. But anyone who likes to garden knows that maintaining this look or aesthetic isn’t easy. Most of…
I did something a little different this year. I created a Christmas theme around the main character of my debut novel, House in Bloom (Fall 2025). The book is Nancy Meyers meets HGTV, with the…
Let me first say that I loved my inflatable hot tub, but I had no idea what I was missing until we upgraded. Meet our new portable hot tub, the Oslo by Mspa. This product…
I’m sure by now we’ve all heard the term Coastal Grandmother. But what about the Coastal Niece? She is the beloved Erica Barry’s fictional niece and the main character, Dahlia Newberry, in my debut novel,…
At the beginning of every holiday season, I always wonder how on earth I will top the year before with DIY, decoration, and tree ideas. But somehow, I find a way to come up with…
As promised, I’m diving right into the holiday season with this dried grapefruit tutorial. This easy and all-natural holiday idea is perfect for Christmas and Thanksgiving. I’ll even go a step further and say that…
Good ole craft paper for the win! This project blew my mind in the best way, of course! After seeing the comeback of burled wood frames, I wondered if I could make a version myself….
Ahhh…. summer. What could be better? Absolutely nothing! The scents, the soothing cadence, the cool night air, days in the sun, and time on my porch. I finally finished my outdoor spaces, and now it’s…
Paint and color are at the forefront of every homeowner’s (or renter’s) mind, especially when it comes time to decorate. Yet, it seems to be the most difficult to narrow down and create a color…
My outdoor spaces are my escape in the summer. Whether it be my patio or my backyard pea gravel patio, I treasure my time outside. What makes that time even better is the ambiance, and…
