My home office sits tucked away in a room of our primary bedroom – which unfortunately means it’s been a low priority on our renovation list. But, when the light in the old builder-grade ceiling fan circa 1980 finally gave out this week, we decided that rather than swapping the bulb, it was time to…
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Vintage-Look Chandeliers For the Bathroom (Budget-Friendly)
Phase two of the renovation of our 1915 boarding house is underway, which means I have a lot of light fixtures to order. At the top of my list is finding a vintage-look chandelier to go over our original clawfoot bathtub that is being refinished. Finding a vintage-look chandelier on a budget has been a…
Look for Less: The Studio McGee Entryway
Ever since Dream Home Makeover started airing on Netflix, I have been obsessed with the Studio McGee style and how to create the Studio McGee look for less. I pulled together a round up a few months ago of more budget-friendly options to recreate one of my favorite spaces from the show. Today we’re diving…
Vintage Brass Bathroom Hardware
Since moving into our historic house five years ago, we have renovated two bathrooms and added on another. Only one half bath has remained untouched so far, and its days are numbered. When deciding on what style to go with, we knew we had to stay consistent with that of our craftsman home, but also…
Rejuvenation Drum Pendant Look Alike
Let’s talk about my latest decor obsession. This Rejuvenation conical drum pendant. Little by little we’ve been updating our tiny eat-in kitchen and this pendant would be the perfect fit. Butttt at nearly $700 – before taxes and shipping – I just can’t. Before we get to the Rejuvenation conical drum pendant dupes, can we…
Dressers on a Budget
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been finishing up our bedroom renovation. One of our favorite pieces is this gorgeous dresser. We searched for months for a less expensive option and came up empty before finally splurging last year – it was the piece that started the entire room redo. Thankfully, you don’t have to…
Coffee Tables: The Designer Look for Less
If you’re new to our look for less series, we pull together our favorite alternatives to expensive pieces so you can shop the look while saving big! Today’s round up: Affordable Coffee Table options! We’re seeking out stunning coffee tables on a major budget. Honestly, I wish I had this list when we moved into this house…
Look for Less: Studio McGee Moody Living Room
Anyone else binge watched all of “Dream Home Makeover” on Netflix already? The living room featured on episode 1 is my new obsession. I love how bright yet moody the room is, with different textures that give off that polished-yet-cozy vibe. I would love to recreate that same feel in our small living room, but…
Stunning Ceiling Fans to Instantly Elevate Any Room
When you live in Texas, giving up your ceiling fan just isn’t an option. Even our dining room had a ceiling fan in it when we bought our home (don’t worry – that one we did replace). Opting for a ceiling fan doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice in style, though. We’re in the process…
Vintage Interior Door Knobs: The Look for Less
Our home was built in 1915 and has the most beautiful brass and glass knobs on some of the doors – but after more than 100 years as a family home, rental home, and even a brief term as the headquarters of the American Indian Center of Dallas, many of the home’s original knobs have…
Affordable Dining Tables: The Look-for-Less
If you’re new to the Look-for-Less series, we pull together our favorite affordable alternatives to really expensive showroom pieces so you can shop the look while saving big! Today’s round up: Affordable Dining Tables! We’re seeking out gorgeous heavy wood tables that are sure to garner compliments at your next dinner party – but at…
Stunning Chandeliers for Less than $500
Does anyone else just swoon over the Restoration Hardware catalog when they get it in the mail? I certainly do! We have a few pieces in our house that we bought at a HUGE discount at a Warehouse Sale – otherwise, I’m always on the lookout for high quality pieces at a reasonable price. Today’s…