Easy Hacks & Ideas for a Cozy Home

I love decorating and updating our home. I, of course, want my home to be beautiful, but I don’t want to spend a fortune to make that happen. Through creativity and budget-friendly hacks, I’m able to consistently update my home frugally and tastefully. I hope some of these ideas inspire you! (DIY Whitewash Tutorial here) (DIY Buffet Makeover Tutorial here) What budget-friendly tips…

15 Smart Things To Do the 1st Month After Starting a Blog

If you’re reading this and just started your own blog, congratulations on taking the plunge. If you haven’t yet started a blog and are doing your research in advance, good for you; I’m impressed! Here’s a list of things you should do before you start your blog. If you’re still on the fence and looking for some encouragement to…

4 Reasons Bloggers Should Use Canva

If you’re just starting out on your blogging journey, are still thinking about blogging, or are a seasoned blogger, this post is for you. Canva is an amazing tool that can help bloggers create beautiful, professional graphics without having any Photoshop skills. The use of esthetically pleasing images is especially important for a blogger because we rely on visually…

Tutorial: How to Add Images to Your WordPress Sidebar Using HTML

First and foremost, it’s important to know that you can add images to your sidebar without using HTML coding. There are several plugins you can install to do this. I always opt to do a little coding instead of using plugins because: I have more control. I think it’s faster. I come from the marketing world, so naturally, I…

How to Whitewash Your Brick Fireplace

Learn how to whitewash your brick fireplace using this simple method! It’s cost-effective, time-effective, and doesn’t take a lot of skill. You just need some paint, a paint brush, and some time to get painting! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure. When my husband and I moved into our home in late 2013,…