If you’ve read some of my previous posts, you may have come across the post where I wrote about the flip that we bought. In that post, I talked about painting our little brick flip house white. Well, I’m excited to say that now it IS white! But I didn’t end up painting it - I limewashed it!
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Hi! 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!
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.
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.
If mudrooms had movie trailers, this would be the dramatic close-up moment: the lockers are DONE. And honestly? They’re a dream come true - bold design, functional layout, and fully customized for all the “Mom, where’s my—” items.