Category: HOME

  • How I Transformed a My Couch with a Custom Slipcover from Comfort Works

    How I Transformed a My Couch with a Custom Slipcover from Comfort Works

    Are you tired of your old, worn-out couch but don’t want to spend a fortune on a new one?  I transformed a Facebook Marketplace sofa into the couch of my dream with a custom slipcover from Comfort Works. At first, I took to Pinterest for ideas on transforming my thrifted sofa. I considered everything from…

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  • How to make a living edge headboard

    How to make a living edge headboard

    Hypnotized by the living edge headboard, I saw on Pinterest, I knew I needed to create my own. I love the rich texture of the wood, the history and how it made our urban apartment feel like a personal oasis. Being from New Hampshire, I was raised in the woods – lumber is in my…

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  • Best rustic interior paint colors to try in your home

    Best rustic interior paint colors to try in your home

    Finding the best rustic interior paint colors for your home can be challenging. There are so many gorgeous bold colors, but classic hues always stand the test of time. Don’t be afraid to step outside your neutral zone – hosting a harmony of hues can create a cohesive, colorful look as seen with these classic…

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  • Every product you need to create the world’s most comfortable bed

    Every product you need to create the world’s most comfortable bed

    Stop serial dating home decor, get the world’s most comfortable bed with this list of hand picked products. As I get older, I realize there is an art to the perfect nights sleep. While the process starts with biology and relaxation, having a cozy and functional set up is essential. Unfortunately, I find that an…

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  • Make your own removable wallpaper with fabric

    Make your own removable wallpaper with fabric

    This incredible hack for DIY removable fabric wallpaper is guaranteed to transform your space all while allowing you to keep the security deposit. We all adore the bold prints, patterns and textures of a good wallpaper. However, typical removable wallpaper proves to our achilles-heel of design. As a renter, it is hard to justify the…

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  • How to clean thrifted clothing (for vintage lovers)

    How to clean thrifted clothing (for vintage lovers)

    If you love vintage, you know the crushing feeling of thrifting the perfect item and discovering it has a stain. Worry not, there is a way to clean thrifted clothing to make it like new again. I, too, love collecting vintage clothing from thrift stores and estate sales. However, years of storage and wear often…

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  • How this hack for wireless wall lights will change your space

    How this hack for wireless wall lights will change your space

    As a renter, the word ‘temporary’ remains an uninvited guest in home decor conversations. Just because a space isn’t a forever home, doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate personal elements. It does mean that renovation projects are off the table. That’s why elevating your space with inventive alternatives – like these wireless wall lights – can…

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  • The viral DIY floating side table & how to make it

    The viral DIY floating side table & how to make it

    It’s no secret I love crossing the lines between aesthetics, DIY and practical. This DIY floating side table is no different. In our new city apartment I wanted to bring in elements of nature, to make it cohesive with our more rustic roots. This floating side table ended up being a great way to make…

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  • How to make a giant standing mirror for less than $100

    How to make a giant standing mirror for less than $100

    Having a giant standing mirror in your home is not only functional, but downright luxurious. It’s no wonder that these colossal beauties can run you hundreds-thousands of dollars at our favorite retailers. Luckily, I this hack that can get you a giant standing mirror for about $100. I craved one of these mirrors for my…

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  • Living Edge Patio Table Tutorial

    Living Edge Patio Table Tutorial

    During the great lockdown of 2020, we learned the value of having dedicated, private outdoor space. Living in Boston, having a patio is truly a rarity, but we didn’t utilize this space as much as it deserved. With impossibly slow shipping speeds and stores locked down, we had to get creative sourcing the pieces of…

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  • Sectional Sofa DIY – How I made my own couch

    Sectional Sofa DIY – How I made my own couch

    The limits to what I will DIY are pretty vast. When we moved into our apartment, I knew it wouldn’t be our forever home. So, I, like many renters, I had a hard time buying something that we would only use for 2-3 years and then trash. Additionally, we live in a small one bedroom…

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  • Restoring a vintage steamer trunk

    Restoring a vintage steamer trunk

    The addition of a vintage steamer trunk can add a pop of classic to any space. The problem, it seems, is getting your hands on one in an acceptable condition within an affordable price range. There is a limited selection of authentic trunks that have been well maintained. A beloved heirloom from grandma gathering dust…

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