I’m very passionate about wallpaper. When it came to choosing wallpapers for our 1904 home, I spent hours ordering samples and months taping them up in different rooms before committing.… Read More »Wallpaper in Elsie’s Home – A Beautiful Mess
As we recorded this episode, snow was gently falling outside our windows here in New England. But that isn’t depressing for us—it simply means it’s time to start our seeds!… Read More »Episode 177: Seeds We’re Starting This Year
Happy Monday Your Artistic Ideaers! Since September of last year Allyson Levy has been sharing insights, information and inspiration from Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the impressive property that she manages… Read More »Venerable Magnolias at Hortus, Part 1
Hi GPODers! We’re getting an update from a beautiful garden in Walla Walla, Washington that we’ve seen a couple of times before. Lizzi Gualtieri has shared several photos of her… Read More »Lizzi’s Front Yard Veggie Garden in Washington
Our family gets so much joy from our holiday advent that I decided to make a Halloween countdown for October. This project is primarily made with glue, so it’s quick… Read More »Halloween Countdown Calendar – A Beautiful Mess
Key Elements of Cozy Minimalism 1. Texture 2. Lighting 3. Plants or Something Organic A touch of greenery instantly breathes life into a space. Even one or two simple plants,… Read More »How to Create a Warm, Inviting Home Without the Clutter
Keeping a clutter-free home might feel like a dream, but I’ve learned it’s totally achievable with just a few simple habits. Years ago, my home often felt overwhelming with stuff… Read More »5 Simple Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clutter-Free
There’s something about custom curtains that can completely transform a room. The right ones add warmth, elegance, and a polished, designer feel—without requiring a full renovation. When I decided to update the… Read More »How Custom Curtains Instantly Elevate a Space (Featuring UniCurt Custom Curtains)
Y’all, I seem to have the worst success in trying to hire out work on our house. I keep trying, but thinks just never seem to quite work out for… Read More »I Tried To Hire This Out. Once Again, It Didn’t Work.
I feel like the theme of today is “Just Kidding!” The week hasn’t really ended the way I thought it was going to, and I’m okay with that! First, I… Read More »Oops! Just Kidding!