There are instances in adulthood where you may skip a step you did not know you needed to take. For example, I bought the most amazing jute rug for my newest apartment. It is neutral and fits perfectly with the bohemian vibe I wanted in my new space. It is the perfect contrast to the …
Picture this— you have just bought the house of your dreams (or my dreams). It is nestled just outside a small town a mile from the beach. You have a ton of light, big windows, and ceilings taller than your wildest dreams. Your space is bright and open, with the ocean breeze drifting in and …
For all my makeup lovers out there, I am sure you understand what I mean when I say the word “concealer.” For all of you who do not know what that means it is a makeup term that refers to a skin-toned cosmetic item that is used to cover “imperfections” on the face. For those …
Have you ever had a conversion with someone who knew way more about a topic than you? You sit there with a million questions in your head, you do not know how to express yourself, and you are dumbfounded by what they are saying. After spending years and years marveling at interior design books, I …
It always seems like the homes you see on TV are just so perfectly coordinated, so dazzling. Rooms that interior designers set up, those show homes with staged areas…if you see them and think “I could never do that in my home,” you’re not alone. Knowing how to mix and match the right colors and …
Paint, in or on homes, has been used for thousands of years. There are several occasions throughout the time that paint was used as an expression dating back to our oldest ancestors. More than 30,000 years ago, cavemen and women used paint for various reasons. Although there is no way to know for sure, it …
Social media platforms are helping people turn their homes into the spaces of their dreams. Platforms like Tik-Tok, Instagram, and Pinterest are all filled with ideas to transform your space. From sheet suggestions and where to buy the best mirror to decor tips and painting do’s and don’t these platforms can be a powerful tool. …
Paint itself has a long history. From the stone ages until the modern-day, paint has always been a part of human life. In the late 1800s paint became a larger part of our society. Paint factories started to spring up all across the U.S. The paint was widely manufactured to make it more readily accessible. …
When I got my first apartment post-college, I had a rude awakening when it came to getting furniture. Stepping into adulthood was a big transformation. As a child, there are things you do not have to think about, that adults have to think about every single day. For example: how was I supposed to know …
I spent years of my life staring at a chalkboard. From my early years at a catholic school that didn’t have the funds to have fancy projectors, to my high school years, where I had to get up at five in the morning, throw my uniform on just to get to class right before the …
You have heard it over and over: painting your home is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to drastically change your space. Whether you are trying to update dark colors to be more modern, change the trim to fit into your new boho theme, or add new artwork, homes (and people) are constantly …
When you are in your home as much as most people are, especially in today’s day and age, there is no doubt you are noticing things that you might not have otherwise. Like that faucet that drips in your bathroom, the light fixture that needs a new bulb, or the discoloration of the paint on …
It is doubtful there is anyone alive who doesn’t get extremely excited when entering the marker aisle. I myself have fallen victim to impulse purchasing a pack of 200 colored markers to only ever use the primary colors. Colors are just exciting! There are so many available options! But there weren’t always, and it’s weird …
Your worst nightmare has just come true. Whether you’ve suffered an accidental swipe of a freshly applied manicure or your budding little artist has decided to explore a new medium, getting nail polish stuck to the wall can seem like an unsolvable problem. Nail polish on a wall is technically just one layer of paint …
Many of us use our home garage as a place to store unused and seasonal items. It tends to be a landing spot for items that we do not know what else to do with. If your garage is unfinished, you may be able to finish it and make it more user-friendly. Your first step in …
Do you feel that you need to update the outside of your home, but dread spending a large amount of money? One affordable change that you can easily make to improve the look and curb appeal of your home are to paint your front door. That sounds like an easy, quick fix to improving the …
Are you tired of the look of the granite in your kitchen or bathroom or the granite surrounding your fireplace? If so, you can always change it but if you are on a tight budget or simply do not want to shell out money for all new countertops or fireplace surround, then you may consider …
Are you tired of the dull, muted color and drab style of your shower and tiles in your bathroom but are not ready to spring for a complete renovation? If so, this is the information you have been searching for because your shower and tile can actually be painted to spruce it up and make …
Outside or inside, what’s the difference with paint? Isn’t white paint at the end of the day just white paint with a bunch of different labels on it? If that’s the case, then there should be no issue painting an interior over an exterior paint. In fact, the answer is no, paints are very different …
Lots of folks who have lived in their house for any length of time or regularly work on paint projects will have extra cans of paint stored in the garage or similar. And that can trigger the idea of using the available paint as a quick, low-cost solution for painting interior cabinetry needing a serious …