Half-Bathroom Budget Breakdown
/Wanna know how much it really cost to completely renovate my half-bathroom? Find it here with an itemized breakdown!
Read MoreWanna know how much it really cost to completely renovate my half-bathroom? Find it here with an itemized breakdown!
Read MoreSometimes gift ideas come easily. Sometimes I remember to write them down throughout the year to refer back to right about now. But, to be honest, most of the time I need a little help. If you’re anything like me, gift guides are the perfect cheat sheet for getting your wheels turning, so I’m sharing what I came up with this year. Enjoy!
Read MoreLooking for a dramatic before and after reveal? Then you’re in the right place! Dive into this post to see how I took my powder room from boring and outdated to dramatic and sophisticated.
Read MoreConverting an old piece of furniture into a one-of-a-kind custom vanity is a great project to add a unique style to your bathroom. In this post, I’m sharing the step-by-step process for how I turned a dresser into my new bathroom vanity!
Read MoreSeveral years ago, I hung peel-and-stick wallpaper in my (still unfinished) closet thinking it would be the easiest kind of wallpaper to install. Boy, was I wrong! Although I wouldn’t go so far as to say any wallpaper is “easy” to hang, the experience between hanging paste-the-wall vs. peel-and-stick is worlds apart.
Read MoreBeadboard is an easy and cost-effective way to add texture and character to any room. In this post, I’m sharing all the details of how I hung the beadboard in our half-bathroom, including the mistakes I made so you know what NOT to do!
Read MoreIt’s week 4 of the One Room Challenge, and we’re officially halfway there! This week was all about tiling the floors in the half-bathroom. I took a stab at installing penny tile, and I’m in love with how it turned out.
Read MoreDo you find yourself hesitating to start a DIY project because you don't know what you're doing? Then this post is for you! Keep reading for the essential tools for beginner DIYers!
Read MoreI've owned three houses in my lifetime, and I've removed wallpaper in each of them using a variety of methods. In this post, I'm sharing three ways to remove wallpaper - including my favorite way!
Read MoreI’m excited to announce that I’m participating in the Fall 2024 One Room Challenge! I’m even more excited to share that a total half-bathroom makeover will be the focus this time. In this post, I’m sharing the current state of the bathroom, the design plans, and the inspiration!
Read MoreIt definitely wasn’t my intention to take the summer off of blogging, but the office renovation needed as much attention as it could get - so that’s where I’ve been just about every day. While I’m not officially ready to reveal any of the rooms, you’ll get plenty of updates and sneak peeks in this post. Keep scrolling!
Read MoreRecently I’ve been busy sharing the designs for most of the spaces in our office building, like the lobby and reception area, the kitchenette and conference room, and the agent office. Today I’m wrapping up this series with the bathroom, loft, and remaining spaces.
Read MoreI’ve shared the designs for the lobby and reception area, as well as the conference room and kitchenette in the office building we’ve been renovating. Let’s keep that trend going. Today, I’m sharing the design for the agent office!
Read MoreLast week I shared that drywall is finally being installed at the office! And as exciting as that is, I’m even more excited for what’s to come. I’ve been working hard behind the scenes on the design of this building. Today we’re diving into the conference room!
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe, but the last post I wrote about our new office building was four months ago! In that post, I shared the design for the lobby and reception area. In real life, we were deep in the demo phase. We’ve made a lot of progress since then, so in this post, I’m sharing what the building looks like today!
Read MoreWe’re already about five weeks into having possession of Charlie Foursquare and are moving full steam ahead! So, I figured now would be a good time to share what needs to happen to prepare this property for the next steps.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following along, you’ll know that we recently purchased a dilapidated hair salon that we’re renovating into an office space. While that property is still very much a work in progress, we like to keep ourselves on our toes - so we added another one to the mix!
Read MoreWhen I finished up the 2022 fall One Room Challenge (ORC) a few months ago I mentioned that there were a couple of outstanding items I didn't get to before it ended. One of those items was building doors for the cabinet above the washer and dryer. Well, I'm excited to say that they're now complete!
Read MoreEveryone has been bothered by the occasional gnat flying around their face. But if you have houseplants, that little gnat could actually be a big problem. In this post, I’m breaking down how I eliminated my fungus gnat infestation, and how to prevent it from happening again in the future.
Read MoreLast week I shared that we bought a new building that will be used as my husband’s real estate brokerage - and it needs a LOT of work. Today I'm sharing the design of the first room we'll be tackling: the lobby and reception area!
Read MoreHi! I’m Erika.
I have a passion for high design, but realize that comes at an unrealistic cost for most people (including me!). Here, you’ll find the daily feats and failures of creating a budget-friendly high-class design from conception to completion - providing tutorials for you to do the same along the way!
They say the devil’s in the details—but in design, I think that’s where the magic is. My mudroom has been begging for custom storage for years, and now that I’m finally building my own DIY locker built-ins, I’m realizing just how many small design choices can take this space from “functional” to “freaking fabulous.” In this post, I’m sharing all the plans for how I’m turning a blank wall into a thoughtfully designed custom storage moment.
If you’re dreaming of a moody color drenched space but you’ve got an open concept floor plan, I hear you. It’s a common conundrum—especially with how popular open layouts have become. One of my readers recently asked this same question. Here’s my take.
Want the look of a designer light fixture without the price tag? I DIYed a $140 version of a $340 AllModern fixture using a tube of Rub ‘n Buff—and it turned out so good.
My once “meh” mudroom is starting to give serious main character energy. Let’s dive into the three big updates that changed everything.
Looking to up your Halloween decor game? You’ve come to the right haunted place. This 3D skeleton picture frame DIY is easy, inexpensive, and seriously spooky. Perfect for anyone who wants to make a big Halloween statement without spending a fortune.