Building a home, you love sometimes requires a tight budget when it comes to decorating. These projects are not only budget-friendly but stylish as well.
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….
I head to the North Fork every fall for pumpkins, usually sometime after the BHG Stylemaker event. My favorite spot to stop is Krumpski’s on Main Rd in Southold. I typically get about 16-20 of…
Ever since my last paper mache project, I’ve been itching to do another. The last time I made the viral bowls, they were sold on Anthropologie and Studio McGee. They ranged online from $20 to…
Faux pumpkins have come a long way in the last few years, haven’t they? Some of them look so realistic that you can’t even tell if they aren’t the real deal. That makes the quandary…
If you are a huge Nancy Meyers fan like me, then you’ve heard of the term Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic. It originated a few years back from TikTok, of all places, and since then, it’s gone…
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…
It’s officially summer, and with that comes the urge to travel. So, if you’re looking for an East Coast getaway that feels like you’ve stepped back in time, maybe to the fifties to Kellerman’s. Or…
