Want to know how to make a fake tree? We're sharing exact, simple steps (with photos!) showing how to make a large, life-size DIY artificial tree! I needed a specifically-shaped GINORMOUS PLANT in a corner of my living room, so you know what had to happen. I first had to drag my children with me to 178 different nurseries in search of the perfect one.🤣 While we found some "live" options that fit with what…
Everyone these days seems to be about transparency and "getting things out in the open"—but we're not convinced that's always a good idea! We're huge fans of kitchen appliance cabinet storage and believe this is one of the most brilliant solutions ever! Why? We're sharing three of our favorite reasons here (plus the cabinet style we did, not the garage style!). We'll also tell you how to plan out the exact details of your own…
I always loved the marble shower look—but I didn't love the price tag. If that's you as well, read on! Matt and I figured out a solution (spoiler alert: it's porcelain slab shower walls!). This solved ALL the problems we came up against while creating the perfect "marble lookalike" shower during our bathroom remodel. And I didn't just want a large format porcelain tile shower—I wanted ZERO grout lines. So what I wanted was large…
This post is about a popular faux olive tree I've seen in hundreds of homes—but all left styled incorrectly! So this is like my PSA to all faux-olive tree owners! 😄 I've been wanting to share these faux olive tree styling tips foooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Seriously, I've been dying to get to this one! It's so simple, sometimes I forget why I haven't gotten there yet, but then again, I know what life has been like around…
I recently had a client who didn't know "what style" she liked. And she had a very unique, challenging space because of a number of factors I won't get into right now. She started out saying she was traditional and didn't like modern. Yet, when I showed her some traditional designs in line with what she said she liked, she didn't actually like them. And she literally could not find any pictures on the internet…
A friend posted about Instagram’s recommendations to optimize engagement with this posting schedule: “3 IGTVs per week to grow. In addition to 5-7 reels per week. 3-4 posts per week. 7-10 stories.” Oh, my sweet people people people. Do NOT let social media take over your life! Keep your mental health!? This platform is a tool. A tool to achieve your goals. Yes, I’ve seen The Social Dilemma. I’ve heard them say that our time,…
Are you following us on Pinterest yet? In January we were at 12 million views per month, yet now in September we're at 16 (sixteen!) million... ...plus we've passed over 300,000+ followers on social media combined. (The BEST way is still to join our private e-mail group, which we only use for important announcements or freebies & giveaways!) We also have a ton of travel coming up, which you can get details, recommendations, & itineraries…
Montaña de Oro State Park is one of—if not our #1!—favorite spots on the California Central Coast! This is our main Montana de Oro page full of info, insider tips, and 3 incredible itineraries you can do with or without kids! We'll be sharing All about the Montaña de Oro Bluff Trail! Where to find the tide pools (which aren't well-marked)! Our parking tips (this is a big one)! An example of our typical day…
I have two clients right now who we're doing large faux olive trees for. The problem is that even with these gorgeous trees, the standard "pots" they come in are unbalanced. And so I've been finding good options for planters and thought I'd share them with you so you can create your own sunny Mediterranean feel in that room you've been eyeing! Large Decorative Pot Hand-painted Terra Cotta Medium Planter This one is 19.5" tall…
The Bob Jones Trail (a.k.a. "The City to the Sea Trail") is one of the most gorgeous bike trails on the California coast—therefore, I'd be sad if you had to miss it! So today we're sharing an itinerary that perfectly blends this delightful activity + relaxation! It's ridiculously easy when you're already driving up or down the 101 to add this to your stops, especially if you need to stretch your legs. As a self-diagnosed…
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