Design
How to Create a Modern Living Room In Four Phases
Design
How to Create a Modern Living Room In Four Phases
The truth? No one goes on a shopping spree and magically acquires all the room essentials in one day. Most spaces evolve gradually, shaped by time, taste, and budget. But if you are in the market to layer in stylish, quality pieces into your living room - this post is for you. We built a […]
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October 4, 2023
Design
A Mood Board for Our Giveaway Winner
Design
A Mood Board for Our Giveaway Winner
In January, we celebrated a significant milestone: reaching 1 million followers on Instagram! To celebrate this community, we launched an exclusive room-makeover giveaway. We narrowed down thousands of entries and trusted our Love Letter subscribers to choose a winner among five finalists. The lucky winners, Jack & Jim, are transforming an 1890s former frat house into […]
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October 3, 2023
Design
My Top 36 Coffee Table Books: The Most Versatile Home Decor
Decor
My Top 36 Coffee Table Books: The Most Versatile Home Decor
I'm not exactly sure when or how it happened, but somehow, seemingly on accident, I've accumulated a burgeoning collection of one of my favorite home decor elements—coffee table books. My love for beautiful visuals and inspiring reads had unintentionally blossomed into a full-fledged collection. And lately, they've evolved into one of the most versatile home […]
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September 21, 2023
Design
How I Use Pinterest and Instagram to Find Design Inspiration
Design
How I Use Pinterest and Instagram to Find Design Inspiration
Inspiration is a crucial element in the creative process. However, finding inspiration can be challenging at times. Wouldn't it be nice if it could be summoned on command? Lately, I have been feeling particularly uninspired, struggling to come up with new ideas as my creativity has been in a bit of a lull. But, I […]
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September 18, 2023
Design
Unveiling the Best Fall Candles of 2023: A Sensory Experience
Decor
Unveiling the Best Fall Candles of 2023: A Sensory Experience
Fall has arrived, and there's no better way to embrace the cozy vibes than with the perfect seasonal scent. This year, we've gone all out on a quest for the best fall candles of 2023. We first ordered a bunch of highly-rated fall candles, but after testing them all, only 17 were worth mentioning. As […]
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September 15, 2023
Design
Style a Console Table With These 5 Essential Decor Pieces
Decor
Style a Console Table With These 5 Essential Decor Pieces
Over a year ago, we published a blog article called "What’s The Difference?? A Huge Dive Into The Credenza, Sideboard, Buffet, Console, and Media Stand" because what really is the difference? We all tend to use these terms synonymously, but after hours of research, we put together some definitions for you. Specifically, a console table […]
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September 13, 2023
Design
(Not-So-Scary) Halloween Decor to Last Year After Year
Decor
(Not-So-Scary) Halloween Decor to Last Year After Year
I know it might feel like it's too early to be decorating for Halloween, but actually, Halloween decor is selling out so quickly, and I don't want you to miss out. Finding "spooky" decor that blends in with your already-lovely home aesthetic, rather than masks, is trickier said than done. So, I thought it would […]
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September 11, 2023
Design
Everything You Need to Decorate For Fall! – The Ultimate List
Decor
Everything You Need to Decorate For Fall! – The Ultimate List
You asked for a one-stop shop to decorate for fall, and we heard you loud and clear! As you know, fall is such a cozy and inviting season, and we want to help you create that perfect autumn atmosphere in your home. So, we searched the depths of the internet and have sourced all the […]
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September 8, 2023
Design
Use a Fall Throw Blanket to Transform Your Living Room – A Game-Changing Tip
Decor
Use a Fall Throw Blanket to Transform Your Living Room – A Game-Changing Tip
To me, fall starts once the kids are in school, no matter the weather. I get too excited to wait, and I like to enjoy my favorite season for as long as I can. So once September hits, I start transitioning my decor to fall (see the fall bonus room, fall kitchen, and faux fall […]
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September 7, 2023
Design
Decorating the Kitchen For Fall With These Four Simple Tips
Decor
Decorating the Kitchen For Fall With These Four Simple Tips
This blog post is sponsored by Walmart+ When the weather starts to change, I love transitioning little "moments" in our house to fall. Last week, the bonus room had its own moment, and today, it's all about the kitchen! – Which happens to be the *most* fun room in which to welcome autumn because the […]
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September 6, 2023
Design
Inspiration I'm Looking to For The Mudroom
Inspiration
Inspiration I'm Looking to For The Mudroom
The next project we're checking off our 2023 project list is the mudroom! This used to be the laundry room until we built out a much bigger, better laundry room upstairs. So, in the meantime, this space has been exclusively Cricket's room. Cricket will still have a special space here, but we're transforming this dingy […]
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August 30, 2023
Design
Fall Decor in the Bonus Room + Favorite Fall Movies
Decor
Fall Decor in the Bonus Room + Favorite Fall Movies
There's something about the kids going back to school that initiates the start of fall for me. I get the itch for cooler weather, cozy blankets, and pumpkins on porches. So, I'm inching my decor toward fall, room by room, to try and inspire some fall spirit. Today, we're visiting the bonus room to play […]
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August 28, 2023
Design
My 12 Favorite Faux Fall Branches
Decor
My 12 Favorite Faux Fall Branches
We're still enjoying and enduring all this North Carolina heat, but I'll admit, I'm getting antsy for some fall weather. I love everything that Fall has to offer – the shifting seasons, the color, the clothes, the food, the decor... Can we just take a moment to talk about one of my all-time favorite fall […]
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August 21, 2023
Design
How to Hang Anything On Your Walls
Decor
How to Hang Anything On Your Walls
I'm not one to be afraid of hanging things on my walls, but I know that's a real fear of homeowners! Hanging decor, in my mind, is far from permanent and is typically one of the easier decisions to make when it comes to home renovation. But I'm not a perfectionist! I'm known for eyeballing […]
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August 17, 2023
Design
3 Tips to Get Your Home Ready For "Back to School"
Decor
3 Tips to Get Your Home Ready For "Back to School"
It's my favorite time of the year!– Back to school. Anybody else? I just love the feeling of a fresh start. It's also when I can take some time to get the home back in order from the chaos of summer, so I thought I would share a few ideas on how to get the […]
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August 16, 2023
Design
How to Find Digital Art For Free or Cheap + a Frame TV Art Roundup
Decor
How to Find Digital Art For Free or Cheap + a Frame TV Art Roundup
One of the fastest ways to "makeover" a room is to hang some art. Art can immediately change the vibe and inspire a room's potential. Art is going to show off your style and personality faster than anything else you put in a room. It's a big deal! And while we're huge proponents of collecting […]
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August 10, 2023
Design
How To Play With Pattern In Your Home
Design
How To Play With Pattern In Your Home
Renovating Faye's bedroom didn't come without controversy. Sometimes it blows my mind how one person's love can be another person's dislike, and I guess that's what makes life interesting. And I can never anticipate what projects in our home will rile up the internet, so I don't even try to. Instead, I focus on designing […]
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August 7, 2023
Design
Jack & Jill Bathroom Refresh
Mood Boards
Jack & Jill Bathroom Refresh
This Jack & Jill bathroom moment between Polly and Faye's rooms has never been shared here on the blog, but it's one of my favorite spaces. I love how practical and functional it is to have this connecting bathroom for the two youngest, and although we haven't done anything more than lay down a bathmat […]
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August 2, 2023
Design
A little update in Polly's Room
Design
A little update in Polly's Room
With all the recent excitement surrounding Faye's new room, Polly was desperate for some attention of her own. I couldn't help but do a little refresh in her room, with a few things we had around the house, and I'm happy to report that simple act has changed everything. And with her 6th birthday (!!!) […]
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July 31, 2023
Design
Don't Skip This Quick and Easy Curtain Hanging Tip
Decor
Don't Skip This Quick and Easy Curtain Hanging Tip
We recently hung curtains in Faye's room (one of the final touches), and I have one easy tip to share anytime you are using curtain rings. But before I get to that, let's revisit the basics when it comes to curtain hanging. Curtain Hanging Basics Shop Faye's Room Bonus Tip And if you DO use […]
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July 26, 2023
