Favorite project ever! I know I say that with every post, but seriously, our latest DIY shenanigans gets 5 gold stars and a sparkly heart sticker and a cupcake because it’s THAT fan-freakin-tastic. Remember waaaaay back in the beginning of the planning stages of our master bedroom? Yeah, this scene? Well, we are now currently rocking…
A quick tip for painting French doors without scraping, taping, or splotchy peeling paint. And how much it costs to replace an exterior door. “We’ve been painting most our lives living in a French door paradise.” 🎵🎶 Because there are so. many. French. doors. in. this. house. They made me fall in love with this…
A round-up of the realistic looking fake indoor trees and plants, plus tricks to make them look real with budget-friendly DIY dupes. Every corner is happier with a tree! That’s my philosophy anyway because I use indoor trees all over our house and in room makeovers we do for friends. As much as I would…
How to make a stencil with Cricut machines + a plain outdoor rug gets a floral block designer look for less. This post is sponsored by Cricut Official. It seemed like a good day to bust out the Cricut machine to make a DIY stencil. It’s not my first rodeo stenciling (remember last summer’s stenciled…
How we created a vintage style, glamorous solution for our bifold French closet doors on our primary bedroom’s his and her closets. Bi-fold doors aren’t all that cute. That’s just a fact, or at least it is to me because I’m extra. But this closet door makeover we did to our bedroom’s bi-fold doors might…
On today’s episode of Bless’er House flops… this oh-so-innocent looking but dastardly door. I know this oak grained antique door may be looking at you all puppy dog eyed, but let me tell you. We had it out, this door and I. And actually there were two of them. Two months ago, I had mentioned…
It must run in the family. The thrifting gene. Because actually, years before I ever really could appreciate it, my mother taught me everything I know about being a frugal penny-pinching diva. (And I mean that in the most loving way possible.) Last week, I got a text message from my bestie/maja/older twin with a…
A team of 6 DIYers take on a bathroom makeover in 48 hours to transform a plain, builder grade space to give it character and modern farmhouse charm. Thank you to Lowe’s for sponsoring this post. As always, opinions and content are my own. This post makes me want to scream from the rooftops, y’all!…
An in-depth list of do-it-yourself home improvement projects and budget decorating tips to add farmhouse character to a builder grade house (or any home). You know that song “The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert? It hits me right in the feels every time I hear it, and I’m usually hovering somewhere between misty-eyed…
Every time I pick up a thrift store / flea market / yard sale piece of furniture, I always wonder what stories it could tell. I mean, I know the expression is, “if walls could talk.” But I’ll bet furniture could tell us just as much. This Duncan Phyfe dining chair I picked up for…
If I had a dollar for every room makeover we completed, I’d have like… eleven dollars. Which is my not-so-smooth segue to say THE MASTER BEDROOM IS FINISHED! I mean, y’all already knew that after I mentioned it in our last bedroom post, but it feels good to shout it and announce it officially. You can’t…
Today’s edition of “Lauren just can’t leave well enough alone”: painting upholstery. Remember that whole back and forth debating about whether or not to paint our upholstered headboard? UPDATE: See the full master bedroom makeover reveal + source list here! Yep. I did it. And y’all. I was straight up skeeeeeeeeeered the entire time I…
My Carolina Panthers lost at the Super Bowl yesterday, but at least our master bedroom is #winning! I mean sort of. Almost. It’s getting there. UPDATE: See our full master bedroom makeover reveal here! If windows are the eyes of a room, our master bedroom just got a major makeover at the MAC counter. Because what used…
You want to know the absolute greatest DIY secret on the planet? I’m talkin’ complete painting-frenzy game-changer here: The “Don’t Stop Believin’” Pandora Radio station. It’s true. Snow White’s seven dwarves who whistled while they worked? They were onto something. So 80s rock jams are officially the soundtrack of our master bedroom makeover… UPDATE: See our…
If you haven’t figured out already since finishing our makeovers of our master bathroom, breakfast area, foyer, daughter’s room, and hallway bathroom…I don’t sit still for very long. Last week as I was putting the finishing touches on our last room makeover, I was already brainstorming how to tackle the next one on the list,…
Our First House I’ll give you the disclaimer now: When we moved into our newly built house in December 2013, we owned exactly one sad looking sofa, a pair of tiny bookshelves, a crib, a dresser for our daughter’s nursery, and that was it. We lived in a 1 bedroom, 700 square foot apartment in…
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read our disclosure policy. Whew! It’s been a whirlwind Thanksgiving week after hosting a huge group of friends and family at our house, and you better believe I will be plopped on the couch finishing up Christmas gift shopping from the Black Friday Sales. If you’re…
The project I’ve been wanting to do for YEARS is finally finished! Our federal colonial house deserved a federal colonial style fireplace to match, so we made it happen with a traditional molding makeover. (Just in time for Christmas.) The simple mantel was totally fine before, but it was due for a paint job after…
Grandparent gift ideas that are practical and thoughtful like home comforts, sentimental decor, and gifts to capture their legacy. I’m a firm believer that the very best present to give to any grandparent is quality time. But a gift you can wrap up and put under the tree for them is nice too. It can…
An easy tutorial to upgrade a Samsung Frame TV basic bezel to get a traditional bobbin frame style look. A while back, I saw this fun DIY bobbin frame idea by Alisa at A Glass of Bovino and knew instantly that I wanted to create one of those cute frames on our plain Samsung Frame TV bezel. …
A round up of the best fake flowers that look real, 12 places to buy them, + tricks to make artificial flowers look even more realistic. So uh… I blacked out the other day and accidentally bought like 8 bunches of fake flowers. I don’t know how it happened. Total mystery. Just my need for…
A full review of the Better Homes and Gardens River Oaks and Brookbury patio furniture from Walmart and how they have held up 2 years later. Robert and I have been super into all things backyard lately (and we have 41 DIY backyard projects to prove it… WHEW!), but one of the most frequent questions I always…
Small room design tricks for decorating, furniture selecting, choosing paint colors, and utilizing function to make a space look bigger. Even though our 1960 colonial has smaller rooms than our brand new builder grade house did years ago, I wouldn’t change it for anything. Because even though the ceilings aren’t nearly as tall (at only…
A round up of the best Amazon curtains and window shades with tips for how to hang curtains and choose the right length for a room. There are three magical little things that can make a room feel polished and put together: a great rug, amazing lighting, and the right window treatments. My favorite Amazon…
30 ways for how to make your home look expensive and intentional the easy way without costing you the high end designer bucks. I blame TikTok for this post. (By the way, I feel really old over there, but I digress.) The other night, the house was feeling all cozy and cute with our lamps turned on and I…
How to design the perfect small home theater setup with flexible media room seating, storage, lighting, and decor for a cozy space to spend family time. Even though I say this every time we finish a room makeover, I’m not even exaggerating that the playroom to media room conversion is by far our favorite project…
If there is one hue that is the absolute trickiest when choosing paint, it’s off white color paint.
Comparing all of the metallic Rub n Buff Colors to find the best gold, silver, and copper colors for craft projects. There are few craft things I love more than Rub n Buff… seriously, it’s right up there with the hot glue gun on the list of “Brilliant Craft Supplies”. I’ve lost count of how…
A quick breakdown of simplified step by step tips to help you start decorating a living room for a cohesive design that suits your unique style. Have you ever had an “ah ha” moment when decorating your home? Like when you’re out shopping (or often in my case scrolling on Facebook Marketplace 😉) and stumble…
How traditional rugs can work in a variety of decorating styles + top favorite Loloi rugs designed by Joanna Gaines, Amber Lewis, Chris Loves Julia, and Jean Stoffer. I’m a firm believer that finding the perfect rug for a room is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. The best ones are super comfortable, low…
Simple Christmas kitchen decor ideas you can add to your home for a pleasant, festive holiday brunch on Christmas morning + a free art printable. For as long as I can remember, Christmas brunch has always been a big deal at our house, and the absolute must-have every year is my mom’s “Christmas morning casserole”….
The best bedding, paint colors, and decor to create a cozy bedroom with high end style that doesn’t break the bank. Ever since Robert and I painted our bedroom black a couple of years ago, we have never slept better! I think I’m sold for life on creating a cozy bedroom that feels like a…
16 odor-improving recipes, cleaning tricks, and room freshening ideas to make your house smell good the natural way with non-toxic ingredients. Ask me what it’s like to move into a 60+ your old house, and I can sum it up in one word: musty. You know how you can just walk into a house and…
The best way to clean a fabric sofa in 7 steps without solvent-based cleaners + a DIY sofa cleaning solution to make upholstery bright and fresh. Cleaning a couch is right up there on the chores list of things I dread alongside cleaning the oven, scrubbing the shower, and mopping floors all rolled up into…
A before and after home tour of our brick colonial house 5 years after moving in with recaps of countless DIY home improvement projects and decorating tutorials. It’s so hard to believe that 5 years have already passed since we moved into this house! And yet it feels like so much longer than that at…
On this long weekend, we are spending LOTS of quality time with family and friends in the backyard for cookouts, pool parties, and fire pit hangouts. However you’re spending yours, if you happen to be in the shopping mood, there are a TON of great weekend sales. So I’ve rounded up all of the best…
How to create designer look for less DIY concrete planters with a faux finish using leftover neutral cans of spray paint. This project definitely started out as a whim sort of thing. Robert will tell you I have a leftover spray paint hoarding problem. I mean if you were to walk into our garage on…
A round-up of beautiful marble coffee tables for all budgets and our best Facebook Marketplace find yet! This one might be for the record books. I’ve found a whole lot of great Facebook Marketplace finds over the years, but the latest addition (two additions actually) to our living room might have just gotten bumped to…
I know it’s oh-so-totally cliche but FOR REAL where did 2021 go?! It never completely “clicks” just how many room makeovers and projects we do in a year until we get to the end of December, and I start to tally them all up. The fact that we completed 21 makeovers, DIY projects, and refreshes…
FAVORITE DIY TUTORIALS PRODUCT REVIEWS Home wasn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey. We’re Robert & Lauren Shaver, a DIY-loving duo just fighting the good fight in making our house a home, one renovation and thrifted decorating adventure at a time. We believe the journey of turning a house into a home is half…
Simplified coffee table decor ideas for every season and how to style items like a pro to make your living room feel purposeful and beautiful. Coffee table decor is weird. Like… when else in the history of ever would you find yourself staring at an inanimate object for an hour wondering what to do with it?…
A plain, dated master bedroom gets a modern vintage makeover with moody black paint, modern textures, vintage style furniture, and budget DIY projects. It’s finally DONE! Our “moody modern vintage” master bedroom finally came together after almost 3 years of trial and error and I finally feel like it clicks. By the way, total PSA:…
