The “TGIF Rule” Saves Me So Much Money on Home Decor

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As a professional designer, I love to transform spaces — both my own and my clients’ — but I am determined to do it without spending a fortune. It’s a learned … Read more

5 Ways To Upgrade S’mores – Including Savory S’mores!

We love having friends over to our backyard fire pit, which means we eat A LOT of s’mores. It also means we have A LOT of opportunities to try unique twists on the traditional recipe. There’s nothing wrong with a tried-and-true s’more, but test-testing new ingredients and combos keeps things fun – and we’ve definitely … Read more

6 Fun & Easy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas For Kids

Our kids are very much into the traditional Jack-O-Lantern-style pumpkin carving, often trying to make a scarier, grosser, or goofier face than last Halloween. But we still remember a time when toddler-friendly (even baby-friendly!) pumpkin “carving” was the name of the game over here. So we wanted to highlight six simple, fun, but unconventional pumpkin … Read more

Wild Blooms to Winding Paths: Charming Cottage Garden Ideas

Beautiful, charming, whimsical: a cottage garden offers it all. Originating from rural England, this gardening style features a blend of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in small, informal plots around their cottages. What sets them apart from traditional gardens? They aren’t as tied to symmetry or structure, but more free-flowing in design with dense plantings that … Read more