How to Clean an Outdoor Rug I love the look of an outdoor rug but they get absolutely disgusting after one season outside! The first year at our new house I purchased 2 outdoor rugs. By the second season I already had to throw 1 away. By the third season I decided to try power washing them and with a few small tweaks, I got them to look brand new again!! THRILLED!!!! I loved the designs and wasn't ready to switch them out, nor did I want to spend the money. (The cream rug is at least 4 ...
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Owen’s Big Boy Bedroom Reveal
OWEN'S BIG BOY BEDROOM REVEAL Owen turned 3 in May so it was time to get him out of the crib and into a (sort of) big boy bed! He absolutely loves his crib and I wouldn't be surprised if he choose to stay in it for another year! But when mom is emotionally ready, do it before she changes her mind! :) A few of the items aren't linkable because my extremely handy dad made them, but I've found some almost identical items for you to shop if interested! The center of all the design ...
Master Bedroom Refresh
SIMPLE MASTER BEDROOM UPGRADES When I spend a lot of time at home, I start picking apart my design choices. I begin to think about what I could change or improve on. I have a creative brain so I think it's something I will always do. I love to solve problems on how to make a space more efficient and beautiful. I've found that you're never truly done designing a space, because good pieces don't come all at once. So while it can be tempting to purchase everything that's staged perfectly ...
Modern Farmhouse: Affordable Fall Decorations
Over the last few years, we have been hosting Thanksgiving at our house. The pressure is on! Not only do I need to roast a killer turkey, but I've also never been big into decorating for the fall. So the last few years I've really started upping my fall decor game. Buying all the food for Thanksgiving can be an expensive fete, so the first year that we hosted, I didn't have a ton of money for decorations. So every year since, I've been building off of existing fall decorations. I've ...
How To Create a Beautifully Designed Finished Basement
About five years ago, my husband and I bought a new construction house in an older, established town where new construction meant either an old house had been bull-dozed down or someone saw an opportunity and divided their parcel of land. While new construction is a luxury for many, we didn’t actually get to design our house. The house was built for someone else, the deal fell through and then the market tanked. So enter my husband and I, who were both in agreement that because we worked ...
Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
My husband and I bought our first house together in 2014. We were newly engaged and had found our forever home. It was a new construction house and had almost everything that we were looking for. One of the things that we fell in love with about this house is the location. It is only three blocks away from the Cooper River; which offers running trails, parks, ice skating and a great view of Center City. It is also only blocks away from the restaurants and shops on the main ...