Transform Your Walls: DIY Framing & Art Styling on a Budget Ever gazed at a blank wall and wished you could infuse it with personality without breaking the bank? Or perhaps you’ve stumbled upon stunning artwork that simply cries out for the perfect frame, only to be deterred by the hefty price tag of custom … Read more

Farewell to Our Beloved Home: A Bittersweet Empty House Tour and Reflections There’s a unique kind of nostalgia that washes over you when you look back at photos of your home, especially those taken when it’s completely empty. It’s a feeling we’ve come to cherish, having experienced it with our first house. These “empty house … Read more

From Blog to Best-Seller: Our Unfiltered Journey to a Book Deal and Beyond We know you’ve been waiting! Back in March, when we first shared the exciting news about our upcoming book, we promised a deep dive into the labyrinthine process of securing a book deal. The delay in delivering this post? Pure and simple: … Read more

Welcome to an inspiring virtual home tour that redefines budget-friendly interior design and showcases the incredible power of creativity and DIY spirit. When Kara from Made 2 Create extended an invitation to explore her stunning Tulsa, Oklahoma residence, we knew we had to share this gem with our readers. Her home isn’t just beautiful; it’s … Read more

Transform Your Home with Greenery: Our Favorite Houseplants & Styling Tips Welcome back! We’re thrilled to share an updated tour of our beloved houseplants, offering fresh inspiration and practical ideas for integrating natural beauty into your living spaces. Bringing the outdoors in isn’t just a trend; it’s a lifestyle choice that enhances aesthetics, purifies the … Read more

The Evolving Reality of Professional Blogging: An Updated Look at Time, Income, and Operations In the fast-paced world of digital content, transparency has always been a cornerstone of our connection with you, our readers. Two years ago, we pulled back the curtain on the mechanics of our full-time blogging life, offering a candid glimpse into … Read more

Reclaiming the Garage: Our Journey from Clutter Chaos to Organized Oasis For many homeowners, the garage often becomes the forgotten frontier, a convenient dumping ground for everything that doesn’t quite fit inside the house. It’s a space with incredible potential, designed for vehicles and storage, yet frequently relegated to a dusty, disorganized abyss. If you’re … Read more

Capturing Cherished Family Moments: Our Journey in DIY Photography & Memory Keeping Over the years, many of you have inquired about our approach to capturing significant family milestones – from taking our own newborn photos and crafting birth announcements for Teddy, to documenting Clara’s four-year celebration and creating her annual video. You’ve also shown interest … Read more

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of large-scale home renovations dominating social media and television? It seems like every scroll and every show features elaborate “gut jobs” and complete transformations, far removed from the budget-friendly decorating tips and “use-what-you-have” makeovers of yesteryear. We’ve certainly noticed this trend accelerating, and our own projects have … Read more

Transform Your Office: From DIY Postcard Shelves to Engaging Flash Card Displays There’s a unique thrill that comes with finally bringing a long-awaited home project to life. For over two years, the dream of hanging our cherished DIY postcard shelves in our first house’s office remained just that – a dream. We envisioned a space … Read more