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.  But then I got distracted and the craft supplies I bought sat in my closet for a year. (Anyone else do this too?) How to Make a Bobbin Frame for a Samsung Frame TV If you have a plain bezel on your Frame TV or if you want to make a DIY TV frame from scratch, this tutorial is super qu ..read more

A quick, simple step-by-step tutorial for repurposing kitchen towels to make charming DIY cafe curtains in under 10 minutes. If you can’t sew worth a lick, this one’s for you. Hi! Welcome to the club of lost causes with a needle and thread. (To be fair, my mom tried to teach me how to use a sewing machine multiple times since I was a kid, but it never stuck.)  I really wanted cafe curtains in our kitchen window though. This spot above our kitchen sink always felt a little too bare. I wanted a window treatment, but I didn’t want to block the beautiful natural light streaming in.  Be ..read more

Tapestries are having a moment lately in interior decorating.  Maybe it’s the texture or the colors or the feeling of history a tapestry injects into a room, but for whatever the reason, it’s a beautiful, simple way to add a focal point to a bare wall.  You can score them secondhand, find new ones inexpensively, or make your own. When I shared my recent eBay tapestry score, I had several questions asking about the hanging process, so here are a few different ways to do it. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure. Use a Curtain Rod You don’t need a ..read more

The Scandinavian Designs Ryden power reclining sofa continues to be the best option on our top 10 recliner sofas list. We chose it for our media room because of its sleek modern look at a great price, plush feather blend cushions, sinuous spring suspension, hardwood frame, adjustable headrests, moderately quick delivery, and smooth power reclining at the touch of a button. Its built-in wireless phone charger with two USB ports and modular customization options including two power-hidden cup holder make it hard to beat.  After owning this reclining couch for over a month, we can confident ..read more

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 we’ve EVER done! Can you even believe this before and after that Robert and I managed to complete in 8 weeks? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure. Swivel Chair | Storage Ottomans | Reclining Sofa | Coffee Table | Sconce Lamps | Sunburst Light | W ..read more

How to make your own personalized stocking name tags for less than $1 each using luggage tags + free customizable printable labels. How to Make Cheap Stocking Name Tags It’s gotten to the point in the holiday season where I keep adding little details to the Christmas decor around the house. No item in our house is safe from getting a red velvet bow tied around it. The small personal touches are my favorite part every year. And these DIY stocking name tags were by far the easiest of them all. If you’re like me always trying to find ways to get creative without breaking the bank, you’ll love t ..read more

Simplified steps to make store-bought basic garland look like expensive magazine-worthy garland on a mantel with easy embellishments. Over the years, I have fallen in love with creating different styles of Christmas garland on our fireplace. Apparently plain store-bought garlands aren’t enough… I have to be “extra”. But by adding a few embellishments to basic garland, the end result is a beautiful magazine-worthy focal point in the living room. In this guide, we’ll explore how to transform basic garland into a stunning holiday display, complete with fairy lights, layers of greenery, dried ..read more

How to build a box to hide an electric projector screen between built in IKEA shelves for the ultimate home media room. This is by far the COOLEST DIY project in the history of this blog, mostly because this DIY projector screen setup comes with a magic trick. It appears and disappears with just the push of a button! We have been working away at our media room makeover the last couple of weeks by using our usual IKEA built in bookcase hack to add this hidden projector screen. (In case you’re wondering, we do have another door to access the media room. When the projector screen is down for f ..read more

How to make your own DIY no sew curtains with passementerie trim using hem tape for grandmillennial style on a budget. For the longest time, I have envisioned a pair of gorgeous grandmillennial cottage style curtains for the bedroom for our younger daughter ever since I hung the chinoiserie wallpaper in this space. There were only two problems: 1. Curtains with that pretty passementerie detail are insanely pricey. I love these trimmed curtains from Frontgate, but they cost over $1,000 for just one panel! 2. I can’t sew if my life depends on it. (Believe me, I’ve tried.) How do you make cur ..read more

We are finally getting to the phase of our lives where our playroom is starting to become obsolete. (*mom cry*) Our girls still play with some toys, mostly in their bedrooms, but we’ve found our family could benefit from a media room with more storage and entertainment function than our playroom provides. This is a previously converted space that was once our home’s original living room, and it has always been a stumper. With a fireplace, 3 doors, 2 big windows, and a wall of cabinets, figuring out the right furniture placement has always been a doozy. I literally just walked in the room an ..read more