There are a few things that instantly make a room feel special and right. You know? Like BAM! Leveled up. Bookcases do that. Built in bookcases do it to the 100th degree. Today I’m going to show you how we took basic Billy Bookcases from IKEA and turned them into the most perfect built in you’ve ever seen.  When I was designing the Clifford’s office/playroom I knew that we needed some serious storage. I think the default for storage is something with pullout bins right?! Like they are a playroom staple. But it also needed to be beautiful and so this was the best of both worlds! The lower cabi ..read more

Everyone has favorite family Christmas traditions right? Some people reenact the nativity, some go caroling, some have a special Christmas Eve dinner. Us? We dress up in wildly inappropriate clothing and take family pictures! Oh yes, it’s time to share our 2019 Family Christmas Picture!! This year we’re taking it to the rink with our Roller Derby themed photo! I am SO BUMMED that this picture is out of focus but it’s just too funny to not share!   We love you guys so much and are so grateful for your support and encouragement this year!! Check out the last 9 years of hilarious Christmas pho ..read more

One of my favorite elements of the Clifford’s Kid Friendly Office is the wall to wall peg rail + picture ledge! I have had so many questions about it and I am THRILLED to tell you that even the most beginner DIYer can tackle this this project! Let’s get into the how-to so you can add this to your home! We’re following this simple tutorial that I shared last year, the only difference is that we’re adding pegs! Supplies you’ll need: (1) 3.5″ Board cut to desired length (1) 6.25″ board cut to desired length (same length as the 3.5″ board) 1″ wooden dowels cut to 5.25″ Wood Glue Wood Screws Paint ..read more

This project was sponsored by Sherwin-Williams® I am over the moon to share with you this year’s Sherwin-Williams Save Me room makeover! If you’re new to the game, let me bring you up to speed! Every year I partner with the best paint company in all the land and overhaul a lucky winner’s space. Last year we tackled Amy’s Living Room, and this year we are at the Cliffords, turning a bedroom-that started out as an office- back into an office/playroom! Let me tell you a little bit about this awesome family and what we did at their house. A couple of years ago their oldest son was diagnosed with ..read more

Over the summer Court and I had the opportunity of a lifetime when Real Simple magazine asked us to overhaul the Master Suite in their 2019 Real Simple Home. The house is in Brooklyn and absolutely AMAZING. I was also so honored that they asked us to do it! I mean, we’re far from what you would consider interior design professionals. Funny story actually, they asked for a mood board of the room to make sure that the vibe jived with the other rooms in the house. I DIDNT EVEN KNOW HOW TO DO A MOOD BOARD. This actually happened. Luckily we got something sort of figured out and they left a lot of ..read more

Holy cow. Guys, it’s been awhile. I thought that instead of popping back in with a rando project I’d re-introduce myself (haha) and share what’s been happening around here, sound good? If you follow along on IG you might have seen that about a month ago the bottom sort of fell out of our family. I’m no stranger to sharing hard stuff, the last thing that I’d ever want you to think is that my life is perfect and easy and struggle-less. We’ve been super open about talking about Court’s addiction and recovery. And while I dont feel ready to share all the details of what is happening, I know that ..read more

This project is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Did you guys have the best time following along with our Little Merc modern playhouse make-it-up-as-we-go build on Instagram the last 2 weeks?! It was so fun to share the process and excitement with you!!  I know why you’re here. You’re itching to see the Sherwin-Williams 2020 Color of the Year right!?! I’ve been teasing you with black and white photos like this: Buuuuut are you ready for it!? The Sherwin-Williams 2020 Color of the Year is Naval SW 6244 I LOVE Naval and have used it before, remember my sister-in-law’s bedroom makeover? It’s such ..read more

Installing a paver patio is a big undertaking. It’s expensive, it’s a lot of physical labor, and it’s semi permanent. All of the ingredients that make up a really intense DIY project right!? When we decided to install the Pavestone Plank pavers at the Granary, I dove deep into picking the perfect pattern.  One of the reasons that I chose to use the Plank pavers is because I am obsessed with the dimensions. Traditional pavers have a 1:2 dimension ratio, meaning they are twice as long as they are wide. But the plank pavers have a 1:3 ratio, which makes them elongated and a IMHO little more spec ..read more

I am so excited for you guys to finally see the patio at the Granary! We partnered with Home Depot and Pavestone to tackle this patio paver project. I had high hopes that we could tackle it in a weekend, but per the usual, our undertaking was full of Merc Perks and went from a 2 day project, to a much much longer timeline. Before we dive too deep into the how to, let’s have a quick recap shall we?! We’ve got so much going on around here that its easy to feel confused about where, and how, and why. (Feel free to skip ahead if you’re well versed in the Merc saga!) When we bought the Merc it had ..read more