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An easy $104 kitchen island makeover using paint, decorative molding, and vintage-inspired hardware. When we bought our house, there was a big, empty space in the middle of the kitchen. No island. Nothing. So we built one. We used IKEA cabinets, added an MDF backing and trim around the base, topped it with butcher block, […]

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Redhead standing in her kitchen with open shelving and a navy island with wooden barstools

I have approximately 473 things I want to do to our house. Our bathroom needs updating. I want to refresh our bedroom. The kitchen island needs painting where it has chipped. There’s tile that needs replacing in the guest bath and the boys’ bathroom. And if you give me another five minutes to walk around, […]

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strawberry blonde woman standing in entryway with beige striped wall and scalloped table

I have a confession: I can’t tell you the name of my decorating style. And I’m a graphic designer who has spent years decorating, DIYing and changing pretty much every room in my house. I know what I like. I know what I don’t like. I can walk into an antique store and immediately spot […]

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Finished entryway makeover with striped walls, vintage decor, and warm collected style

A few months ago, I stood in my entryway staring at a table I had picked out years ago and thought, “Why did I choose this?” It wasn’t ugly(or maybe it was?). There was nothing wrong with it(it was a little wobbly). Ok, it just wasn’t me. The entire space felt that way. The walls […]

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dog sitting on rug in entry with red front door open
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Let’s be honest. We’ve all walked into someone’s house and thought, “Okay… how do I make mine look like this?” If you’ve ever wanted a home that makes your friends secretly jealous (in the best way), you’re in the right place. These are the same real-life, totally doable steps I use in my own home […]

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DIY charmed table decoration from glitter letters

You know that “how hard can it be” gene? I’ve got it. And it’s exactly why I decided to throw a charm party for some of my favorite girlfriends from church. I wanted a low-key reason to gather, have fun, and do something creative—even though most of us had zero jewelry-making experience. The trend of charm bracelets […]

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I’m Tracy. Former graphic designer turned accidental DIY queen (with a few glue gun burns to prove it)

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