Wait! Before you put up that sheetrock, think: Do I want a bookcase over here! When I moved into my house about 13 years ago, there were two niches where I thought, “Custom bookcases will be perfect over there.” Somehow, all this time passed, and so many more important things came up. Those two niches…
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12 Fun Dishes to Plate for Just Two (or a Few!)
I have an obsession with dishes. But it kind of ends there. I have my parents to thank for marrying me off with service for 12 for both milchig and fleishig. The downside of this luxury is that I never really have an excuse to purchase a new set. Also, when I think of a…
8 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Look More Polished
These are the simple, yet important, decor basics to know when setting up your home. As an interior designer, I aspire for everyone to have a beautiful space to call their own. Here are some simple ways to get the high-end designer look without breaking the bank. 1. Get the Right Size Rug. If you…
Spruce Up Your Bungalow with Top Picks from H&M Home
Are you heading up to the country or a summer home? You’d like to spruce it up, but definitely don’t want to spend a lot. These picks from H&M might be just what you need for just the right touches. OUTDOOR Start with this WELCOME MAT and add a BRAIDED JUTE RUG for indoors. Add…
An Interior Designer Shares 5 Affordable Everyday Luxuries
The little things we enjoy don’t have to cost a lot. As an interior designer, my business is built on generous budgets that allow every detail in my vision for the design of the space to come to fruition. I won’t lie about the fact that an exquisite space costs money. My ultimate goal when…
We Love These Bed Wraps: Cover Up Those Ugly Metal Bed Frames
If you like the look of an upholstered bed but aren’t investing in new furniture, here are two ways to get that modern look. UPDATE: Everything at Standard Textile Home is 30% off now with code MDW30. It never goes lower than this! There are lots of issues with metal frames and box springs. Bedskirts…
10 Affordable (+ Beautiful) Napkin Rings for Your Yom Tov Table
Napkin rings are an easy table upgrade. These picks are all so well-priced…plus you can get them really quickly on Amazon.
8 Amazon Items That’ll Give Your Powder Room an Elegant Update
Think you can’t update a bathroom without new tile and fixtures? These are 8 inexpensive ways to add some modern elegance to that small space.
Hate Those Chairs? This is the Easy Way to Reupholster by Yourself
Did you know that you can paint upholstery using chalk paint? And the results will be great! For years I held on to two upholstered chairs that had seen better days. The shape was great and the seat was comfortable but, unfortunately, too many sticky hands had touched each of them and they were impossible…
Since When Is a Garbage Pail Really Stylish?
Now there’s garbage pails and tissue box covers available to match your bathroom hardware. A while back, I did a Google search for bathroom garbage pails with lids and found barely any options. I bought the one stainless steel style I saw and used that. Recently, when looking to replace the cans, I discovered that…