beach – The DIY Homegirl

Sea Breeze Kitchen Moodboard

08/31/2016 // 2 Comments

As life changes, we change. And so is the case for my stepfather’s kitchen. See, we’d planned a Craftsman/Arts & Crafts-themed makeover a few years ago, but [...]

Watery Blues Bedroom Moodboard

05/15/2016 // 2 Comments

I haven’t moved yet—let alone found a place—but I’m already envisioning how to decorate my new bedroom. Yeah, I’m prone to jumping to [...]

Vote For Me!

03/22/2013 // 2 Comments

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I finally received word that I’m a contestant in Apartment Therapy’s Bedroom Retreat contest—woooo! Check out my entry on Apartment Therapy here or visit [...]

My Beachy Zen Haven: a Bedroom Makeover

03/10/2013 // 30 Comments

EDIT: my bedroom has been selected in Apartment Therapy’s Bedroom Retreat contest! Vote for me here by selecting me as a favorite. Imagine a place you can relax in, [...]

Bedroom Makeover Update: Revamped Shelves & Vignette

02/02/2013 // 3 Comments

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Come check out my first project with paintable wallpaper (and another piece of my bedroom [...]

DIY Tutorial: Revamp Your Decor with Whitewashing

01/29/2013 // 15 Comments

DIY Whitewashed Bamboo Blinds Wall Tutorial The Decor Guru

Whitewashing is an easy and cost-effective method of decorating. By adding an air of patina and texture, this paint technique enhances a variety of decor styles like as [...]