Designed With Grace & Joy

I always like to share fun design tips or home products today's share is legitimately one of the most useful things I've come across.  And guess what? I have a special coupon code for you to try it for yourself!!  Have you heard of Homeline Coatings ceramic spray?  Well, this amazing little bottle can be applied to countertops, mirrors and glass, stainless steel and more, and guess what?  It not only cleans it, but it also protects whatever surface from all those fingerprints and mess!  And even better,  Homeline Ceramic has Ultra-Hydrophobic properties. This is  perfect for Glass Showers, Stainless Steel Appliances, etc...as water will run right off and it r educes  hard-to-remove Water Spots & Streaks! Amazing, right??  Here's how you do it: 1. Clean Surface Thoroughly. 2. Spray on even mist(s) to your desired surface. 3. Wipe/Buff off residue with the included microfiber cloth until the surface appears completely dry. 4. Let the c...

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So after MONTHS of doing a little at a time, my ten-year-old daughter and I FINALLY finished up her "Tween Room Makeover"!  We just moved into our new house a few months ago, so the only "before" picture I have is from the real estate photos: But WOW, right?  What a difference just a few easy changes can make!  And if you know me well, you know that I am always designing with budget in mind...so read on to see how I was able to make all these changes for very little $$! Here’s what we did: 1) Got rid of the pink paint and instead went with a beautiful  Sherwin-Williams  neutral gray. The color is called "Repose Gray" (SW 7015) and it's the perfect color.  There are really no crazy undertones, which is a tough thing when it comes to choosing a gray. 2) Replaced the chandelier with a more “big girl” ceiling fan/light. You can find the one we got (which is super quiet and comes with its own wall panel) here . 3) Made a gorgeous accent wall with this ...

Upgrading Your Curb Appeal with a $16 Fix! If you know me, you know I love two things: DIY projects and saving money! And this latest project checked off both boxes in a major way. I took my garage lift door from this... ...to THIS !   And it only cost $16!  And did I mention it could not have been easier?!  Some tips: 1 - Be sure to check out a few pictures online first of garages with brackets to decide how you want them positioned. Some garages have a different amount of panels, so it's really about how you want the brackets spaced out. 2 - Measure out all the holes first and draw on with a pencil, and of course make sure they are straight! I use a laser level that is super cheap, but it's always been my go-to.   3 - USE A DRILL BIT TO MAKE THE HOLES! Seriously guys, drill bits are your friend and make any job so much easier.  My favorite drill bit kit can be found here . I love this one because it's tougher mate...

How to Create an Entryway that Reflects You and Your Home Your entryway is the threshold to your home, and should be the first decorative sentence in telling your family’s story. ❤️  It’s key to have a balance between decor and mementos, but also create a space that to you says, “I’m home.” 🏠 For me, my favorite things about this entry are those that are the most special: a picture of my husband and me toasting on our wedding day 🥂 and then a subsequent framed shot of our whole family 10 years later when we renewed our vows...a small memento from our Reverend, who a decade later was gracious enough to perform the ceremony (again), and a beautiful wood block creation, handmade by my best friend. 😍  Add in a few decorative items from some of my favorite stores (💁‍♀️ I’m talking to you, Target and Homegoods!) and sets the tone for the whole home the minute you walk in the door. ❤️ Want some more tips on how yo...

So, we moved  into a new house a few weeks ago, and one of the biggest eyesores to me was this laundry room below! 🙈 The all-white paint...the open overflowing shelves, the white utility shelf above the washer and dryer...I could go on and on.  Is it weird that it was super, super important to me to make this old laundry room “prettier”?? 🤷‍♀️ Look, I get that it’s just a laundry room, and maybe doesn’t matter all that much...but the truth is, I spend a LOT of time in here, and that “before” was just not gonna cut it. 😏  Because it also doubles as our upstairs linen closet, it was a must to get those shelves in order! And the basic white utility shelf had to go (which I re-used in another part of the house!! 💃). Plus I really wanted a sink installed for my laundry needs. 🚰 I also do a lot of DIY and crafting, so that was a must-have for me. Add in some fresh color — of course, my favorite Sherwin Williams  paint in Slate Tile, with a new 3” perfect...

This week was back-to-back appointments that focused on one of my favorite things: WALL COLLAGES!! 😍  Here are some tips to make sure your wall collages turn out perfectly:  1️⃣) Lay out the collage on the floor to see exactly how it will look. By doing this you can also measure the entire collage and make sure it fits in the intended space. But more importantly, it helps you visualize the final product and make sure it’s what you are going for.  2️⃣) Balance is KEY. Items can have different visual weight despite being different sizes. For example, something that is smaller, but has a pattern or bold color, will have more visual weight than a simple, neutral-colored larger item.  3️⃣) Measure the distance between the pieces while they are on the floor, and then start hanging each piece one by one, continuing to follow the placement you decided upon.  As far as items go, there are always ways to mix in things other than frames; for exa...

I love my new porch so much, I might invite all friends over for a “Porch Party”! 😂😍 I was so tired of my old bright and beachy Adirondack chairs right in front of our house, so I brought in more neutral colors, some black for drama, and of course the cutest fairy lights ever from Amazon! 💡  They were super easy to hang (I just drilled level holes 10” apart, screwed in some small hooks, and viola! And let me tell you, once those lights come on, it is something so special!! It’s now my kids’ and my favorite place to hang out...we go sit on the porch (me with a glass of 🍷) and have what we call a “porch night.”  The MINUTE they turn on in the evenings, I’m like a moth to a flame, wanting to go hang out on our front porch! 💡 And at just over $15 bucks, they were worth every penny!! All in all, this whole makeover cost less than $500, the bulk of that being the gorgeous chairs...but to me, those were the must-have’s for this project!  Again, just further p...