Framing Art
Do You Actually Need a Mat?
Everything you need to know about mats-- when to use one, when to skip one, and why it probably doesn't matter as much as you think.
Framing Art
Hanging Art
How To Hang Art
My process for hanging art confidently-- when to use Command Strips, when to reach for a nail, and the paper trick that takes all the guesswork out of placement.
Hanging Art
How to Plan & Hang A Gallery Wall
My step-by-step process for planning and hanging a gallery wall, from laying everything out on the floor to the last piece on the wall.
Framing Art
What To Look For In A Frame
Not all frames are created equal-- but that doesn't mean you need to spend a lot to get it right. Here's what to look for, what to skip, and how to choose a frame that makes your art look its best.
Finding Art
Where to Shop for the Perfect Art Pieces
Sharing my favorite places to find art you'll actually love, from Etsy search tips to Instagram artist finds, thrift store hunting, and why the best pieces might already be in your house.
Framing Art
Where to Find Frames
Sharing my favorite places to find frames for any budget, from thrift store hunting tips to online brands.
Finding Art
How to Find Art You Love (Without Overthinking It)
How to find art you love for your home, from thrift stores to Etsy to your own kids' drawings. A practical, pressure-free guide to filling your walls with things that actually make you happy.
Our Home
The Kids’ Bathroom Refresh: Full Design Process And Real Numbers
We're pulling back the curtain on the kids' bathroom-- the full design process, the real numbers, and the honest truth about what a "quick refresh" actually costs in time, money, and decision fatigue.
Paint
When Choosing A Paint Color, Go Quieter Than You Think
The biggest mistake people make when adding color to their home isn't going too bold-- it's going too obvious. Here's what to reach for instead.
Color Confidence
It’s Not As Much Color As You Think
Think a colorful home means going all in? Think again. This is a room-by-room breakdown of how a little color in the right places creates something warm, joyful, and completely intentional.
Color Palettes
Why You Need A Color Palette
A color palette was the single most transformative thing I did for our home-- and I stumbled onto it completely by accident. Here's what I learned, why it matters, and how to build one that actually works.
Color Confidence
Baby Steps To A Colorful Home
You don't have to go all in to have a colorful home. Here's how to start small and let a few joyful decisions add up to something that feels completely and specifically yours.
Color Palettes
The Easiest Way To Build A Color Palette
You don't need a design background to build a color palette. You just need one thing you already love. Here's the method I use for every room in our house.
Paint
Understanding Undertones (And How to Use Them to Pick the Perfect White)
You don't need to become an expert in undertones to use them well. Here's how to let your paint brand do the matching for you-- and how to find the perfect white without testing a hundred of them.
Paint
How To Test A Paint Color
Not sure how to test a paint color before committing to a whole room? Here's exactly what I do and why you'll never paint a swatch on your wall again.
Color Palettes
How Many Colors Should Be in Your Color Palette?
Three colors? Five? Ten? Here's the honest answer-- and why the right number is probably simpler than you think.
Color Palettes
How To Use Canva To Build A Color Palette
How to build a home color palette in Canva, step by step. Pull colors from art, fabric, or anything you love and turn them into a palette you can use for every decorating decision.
Color Confidence
It’s Only Paint
Everything you need to stop second-guessing paint colors and just do it, including the sample can method, the board trick, and the reminder that it's only paint.
Paint
Your Guide To Paint Finishes
Picking a paint color is only half the decision-- finish matters too. Here's a simple breakdown of what paint finishes actually mean, which ones to use on walls vs. trim, and exactly what we use in our own home.
Paint
How to Transition Color Between Rooms
How do you know when to stop one color and start another? Here's how I think about color transitions between rooms.