How to Hang a Ceiling Light without Wiring
Many older homes feature rooms with no wiring for an overhead light. In this post, I demonstrate a simple method to add a ceiling light …
Home decor
What I Learned Buying Ex-Rental Furniture from CORT Outlet
This review of CORT furniture was not solicited and was not sponsored. It is entirely my own opinion based on my experience as a regular …
4 Affordable DIY Ways to Soundproof your Bedroom or Apartment
In this article, we’ll talk about cheap and easy ways to provide sound dampening in spaces like apartments, bedrooms, and offices- with particular attention to …
How to Add a Plug to a Hardwired Light Fixture or Chandelier
You don’t need to be a professional to convert a hardwired light fixture to plug-in- it’s a simple DIY anyone can do in minutes! In …
How to Clean a Stained, Dusty, or Soiled Fabric Lampshade
I’ll confess, I get most of my lampshades from thrift stores or secondhand shops. With patience, it’s easy to find just about any shape or …
3 Simple Ways to Make a Sea Glass Light: Pendant, Lamp, or Nightlight
What do you do after you make sea glass? Craft with it! In this article, I’ve collected two full-length free tutorials for making dramatic sea …
How to Make a DIY Industrial Floor Lamp from a Vintage Photography Tripod
Classy floor lamps are expensive –like, very expensive. As I priced sturdy lamps for my new Seattle apartment, I couldn’t find a single sturdy tripod-style …
Apartment Accent Walls: 8 Rental-Friendly Ideas
1. Get Permission to Paint an Accent Wall Some property managers will give a green-light to requests to repaint a room or a single wall, …
How I Created a $20 Hidden Wall Storage Accent Wall
Bathrooms can be a cramped storage space- especially in older homes or apartments. In my tiny studio apartment in downtown Seattle, while the bathroom is …
How to Clean and Remove Clumps from a Shearling Fleece Blanket
Last winter in Seattle was colder and wetter than most, and with my social media feeds filling with the comfort-loving aesthetic of Hygge, I decided …
Ideas for Unique Equestrian & Horse Home Decoration
It’s no secret to anyone who visits my home or business that I love equestrian decor. Even so, I used to be surprised when my …
Bedroom Decorating Ideas for Single Women’s Master Bedrooms
15-20% of homes sold each year are sold to single women. Congratulations if you’ve made the leap to be part of that 15-20. Home ownership …
DIY Marker Storage from Vintage Luggage
After years of struggling to organize my art supplies in my tiny studio apartment, I found the perfect solution: Markers, pens, colored pencils, and bullet …
14 Ideas for Stylish Horse Christmas Decorations
I love horse Christmas decorations. Admittedly, equestrian decor is sort of my interior design language year-round, but when the holiday season comes, I love building …
How to Change Apartment Light Fixtures in a Rental – An Easy, Renter-Safe, DIY
Within a week of signing the lease on my tiny studio apartment in Seattle, I had one of my favorite vintage chandeliers shipped to me …
5 New Uses for Old Horse Halters and Bridles
Even if you’ve checked out my articles on repairing broken horse halters, sometimes a halter is just beyond repair. Whether it’s terminally broken or just …
How to Make Mini Flower Small Bouquets
One of the easiest ways to add style, beauty, and warmth to a space is with fresh flowers. In my 20’s, when I thought of flower …