Big News!
I'm back baby! LOL! Can you believe I haven't blogged since June? I had intended to blog occasionally over the summer so I could enjoy time with my kids. But that didn't happen (the blogging, not the time with my kids:) because... WE BOUGHT A NEW HOUSE! And the summer...
How to Create Mudroom Shoe Storage Bins with Style
This DIY mudroom shoe storage solution is the absolute best way to hide your family's shoes and give your mudroom some fabulous classic style. I started planning for a mudroom refresh back before the kids got out of school. I keep getting caught up on some of...
5 Projects that Kept me from Working on the Mudroom
Grab a cup of joe and join me as we discuss this week’s projects, including a design for a new client, landscaping, garden beds and other happenings. Exactly how much have I worked on the 2-week mudroom project you ask? Well…zero. The answer is zero. I suppose...
Mudroom Update in Time for the Summer Madness
A mudroom update full of ideas for giving this hardworking space some much needed love before Summer hits and it goes into overdrive! I’m itching to start a new project! I have been dreaming and planning for two spaces, our mudroom and the upstairs hall...
9 Interior Design Mistakes I See Over and Over Again
Today I talk about the most common interior design mistakes I see people make and how to address them so your home doesn’t fall flat. I know I’m all about not following the rules…it’s even in the name…but unfortunately there are some things that can make or...
From Disused Dining Room To Luxury Home Lounge
Do you have a formal dining room that just never gets used? Rethink how you could use the space to better suit your needs. Here, we turn a formal dining room into a luxury home lounge for relaxation, conversation and an evening cocktail. A couple months ago I had a...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021 For the Mom Who Loves Her Abode
Mother's Day Gift Guides full of ideas for the mom in your life who adores everything home decor. Thoughtful gifts she will actually love! Are you racking your brain for gift ideas for the mama in your life? It can be tough to hone in on a gift that tells...
Decorating with House Plans Even if You Have a Black Thumb
In honor or Earth Day, I'm sharing how to use house plants in your home decor to fill voids and create interest in most every part of your home. With tons of inspiration photos. I haven't always been a plant person. Like real, living plants. I have a bit of a...
Cleaning Essentials to Make Quick Work of an Often Dreaded Chore
My go to cleaning essentials to streamline your house cleaning routine, so you can get back to the things you love. Cleaning essentials 101 A couple years ago, in an attempt to finally streamline my cleaning routine, I did a ton of research to find the right...
Cost Breakdown For the Master Bathroom Remodel
As promised, I'm providing the cost breakdown for the master bathroom remodel today. This will help you with planning your own similar projects! RESEARCHING PROJECT COSTS When I was planning the Master Bathroom Remodel, I of course did a ton of research. My teen...
Classic Bathroom Design Combinations
When I'm planning a new space, in this case our master bathroom remodel, I usually toss around several different ideas. I knew I wanted a classic design with a luxury look. The key element in any bathroom is the vanity, so that is where I started when looking for...
Master Bathroom Sources
All the sources for our master bathroom remodel in one place. This simple outline will help you with planning your own project. Master Bathroom Sources Wall Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White Vanity Faucets Mirrors Vanity Lights Floor Tile Floor Grout Shower...
Master Bathroom Remodel: Reveal!
I am so excited to share the master bathroom remodel reveal! Woot woot! I had been dreaming of a beautiful new bathroom for years and now that it's done, we are loving it. We started this remodel at the very beginning of July 2020, you can read about that in this...
Master Bathroom Remodel: Vanity and Wood Trim
Week three of the master bathroom remodel is all about the vanity and the wood trim on the walls! So exciting...Ha! I know...I get all geeked out over this remodel. When you've been dreaming up something for years and it finally comes to fruition, that's pretty...
Master Bathroom Remodel: Demo, Tile, and More Tile
It's time for the master bathroom remodel demo day! Can I just say that demo day is the best day ever! HA! I've never lived through demo, just watch and admire it on television mostly. My husband is always saying that it looks like fun to tear things apart...and...
Home Organization Solutions We Use Daily
Today is all about my top home organization solutions that are tried and true. I'm always looking for ways to make my life easier. Sometimes I'm looking for small changes and other times they are much much bigger. But I've found that it's the little changes that have...
Mini Makever: DIY Cane Cabinet
Learn how to upgrade your existing cabinets with this simple DIY cane cabinet makeover! Let's do a little DIY cane cabinet, shall we? For the last several years, I have been focusing on taking the spaces in my home to the next level. I want to add more...
Master Bathroom Remodel: Mood Board and Plan
I'm so excited to finally share my most recent project - our master bathroom remodel. This project was actually completed over the Summer, but I'm mean and I'm going to make you wait for the reveal photos! Don't hate me, because this one will be worth the wait. Photo...
How to Finally Get an Organized Pantry
Smart solutions for pantry organization- Finally get an organized pantry with these easy ideas. It only took me 6 years to get this pantry done…Ha! Before we moved in, my dad and I installed the shelving, but I wasn’t able to complete the finish work before...
Little Tweaks to the Master Closet: Organization
How many of you are making lists of organization projects now that Christmas is put away? I know. Me too! So I thought it would be nice to share with you how I finally got our master closet organized and functioning well. Before we moved in. While our closet had nice...
Year In Review: Looking Back on 2020
Oh 2020. How are we to review such a year that has been? I could definitely focus on all the turmoil, sadness, loss, isolation…really, there are numerous words to describe this year. But no. I’m going to choose today, like so many days this past year, to focus on the...
One Room Challenge: The Office Reveal (Week Six)
Welcome to Week Six(ish) of the One Room Challenge! I am beyond excited to share the final room. The last seven weeks (the ORC was so, so generous to give us extra time) has felt never ending. This project was challenging to work on, since my husband was actively...
One Room Challenge: The Office Melt Down (Week Five)
Hello everyone! Thank you for following along as I work to make our old, messy and dysfunctional office space into a well planned and organized space - also know as a proper office. You can look back on previous weeks below. WEEK ONE | WEEK TWO | WEEK THREE | WEEK...
Mini Makeover Money: Fireplace Update
HAPPY MONDAY! Welcome to my new series! My thought for Mini-Makeover Monday is to share ideas on how you can update your spaces in small ways, but with big impact. Creating the home you want and love is a process and takes time. Not everyone can, or is willing, to do...
One Room Challenge: A Proper Office Ceiling (Week Three)
Here we are! Week three...the midpoint...already! I cannot believe how quickly these challenges go. Just when I think I'm golden and everything is working out and lining up great for the big reveal, I get thrown a wrench. This weeks focus was on adding architectural...
One Room Challenge: Choosing Office Layout (Week Two)
Welcome back to the Fall One Room Challenge - week two! Last week I shared the overall design plan for our home office. You can check that out here. This week I am sharing how I came up with the room layout. I also like to refer to this as the...
One Room Challenge: A Proper Office, Finally! (Week One)
I cannot believe it's time for the Better Homes and Gardens Fall 2020 One Room Challenge! Last Spring, I participated in my first challenge and absolutely loved it. So, I'm super excited to get going once again. Back in the Spring, I was planning to give our office...
One Room Challenge: Big Girl Room Reveal (Week Eight)
It's reveal time! This has been the most interesting introduction to The One Room Challenge. Not only was it my first time participating, but the obstacles that were present during quarantine made for some extra special challenges. It was a roller coaster of emotions...
One Room Challenge: Choosing The Bed (Week Seven)
Oh my goodness! It's week seven! This week I tackled the antique bed. I kept putting it off because, well...the weather needed to cooperate, but also because I knew it was going to be no fun. But, I was hopeful that it would be another one of those projects that once...
One Room Challenge: The Window Seat (Week Six)
Welcome back to week six of The One Room Challenge! Last we left off with the cutest wallpaper accent wall. This week her window seat got some much needed attention. Before After painting When we were building this house, I loved that it had added features, like...
One Room Challenge: Wallpaper Accent Wall (Week Four)
It's week four of the Spring One Room Challenge! Last week I left off with intentions to be refocused and a get-er-done mentality....but...then the weather here was so nice over the weekend that I spent time outside and with the family. My first priority {love}. The...
One Room Challenge: Now The Fun Begins! (Week Three)
Welcome back to the Spring One Room Challenge Week Three! Last week I left off with a freshly-painted-and-calming-to-my-eyes room...praise! You can see that transformation here. After getting her room prepped with paint, some of the items I ordered started arriving...
One Room Challenge: Choosing A Paint Color (Week Two)
Welcome back to the Spring One Room Challenge Week Two! Last week I shared the overall design plan for the little one's bedroom. You can check that out here. This week, her room got a much needed paint job! The goal for this space was to calm-the-color-down...yikes....
One Room Challenge: Big Girl Room Makeover (Week One)
Big news over here! Not only does The No Rules Home have a new website…Yeah! I’m also jumping into the blogging world where I can share my passion for creating beautiful spaces with you all. My hope is that it will be both inspiring and enlightening, sprinkled with a...