DIY Fold-Down Sauna Bench / Backrest
If you’ve been following my sauna journey, you know I love finding ways to make small upgrades that make a big difference. After using our sauna a few times, we realized having extra upper bench…
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DIY Sauna Duckboard + Wood Floor Mat
If you’ve been following along, you know I’m deep in sauna world lately — and I’ve reached the stage where the details really start to make it feel finished. This week I’m sharing my DIY…
Should You Buy or Build a Sauna?
If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of sauna design research, you’ll know it can go from “oh, this looks fun!” to “is insulation toxic when heated?” in about five minutes. That’s been me…
Turning our Backyard Patio into a Nordic Spa Retreat | Fall 2025 One Room Challenge
Come along as we transform our underused backyard patio into a Nordic-inspired spa retreat, complete with a sauna, outdoor shower, and cozy wellness upgrades – because we all deserve a little backyard sanctuary. It’s…
Walk-In Closet Before and After
Having a highly functional closet is so important to the rest of your room (and home) being beautiful and clutter free. The process to upgrade our walk-in closet was very gradual and I’m excited to…
Cozy & Welcoming Entryway Makeover Reveal – One Room Challenge Week 8!
This entryway makeover has redefined my style in the best way! Over the past 8 weeks, we have transformed our entryway from bland and cold to the warm, welcoming and functional space we craved. I…
How to Style Your Entryway Console Table – One Room Challenge Week 7
A well-styled console table in the entryway not only adds functionality but also serves as an opportunity to showcase your personality and design aesthetic. Of course, when you set out to style your own entryway…
DIY Box Moulding for Walls with Doors & Windows – ORC Week 5
One of the easiest ways to elevate your space on a minimal budget is to install box moulding! There’s a reason this trend has gone viral! For our entryway makeover, I knew I wanted to…
DIY Crown Moulding for Beginners – One Room Challenge Week 3
So it’s your first time installing crown moulding? Me too! Let’s be honest, crown moulding can be intimidating! Figuring out the angles to get perfect corners isn’t the most straightforward, and that causes many of…
DIY Bronze Door Handle Refresh – One Room Challenge Week 2
From Peeling and Ugly to Bright and Beautiful, this DIY bronze front door handle refresh may surprise you! When I set out to upgrade my front door handle, all I wanted was to clean up…
Entryway Makeover 2024 | DIY Entryway Decorating Ideas – One Room Challenge Week 1
If you’re looking for ideas to jazz up your entryway, these DIY entryway makeover ideas are sure to inspire! The entryway is the gateway to your home and first space to offer a welcome guests.…
Soft & Delicious Homemade Sourdough Buns Recipe
This has become my tried and true homemade bun recipe. I’ve used it to make hot dog buns, hamburger buns, deliciously soft dinner rolls, and this recipe simply can’t be beat! They are so soft…
How to Get an Ultra-Smooth Finish on Wood
Y’all, I am not a professional woodworker, but I discovered the secret to getting that silky smooth finish on your woodworking projects! It’s so simple, I wish I would’ve known this sooner. Read on to…
Organic Modern Bedroom Makeover Reveal – Spring 2023 One Room Challenge
After months of designing and DIYing this space, it’s finally time to reveal our primary bedroom makeover! I’ll be honest, this is more of a soft reveal as there are still some lingering details…
DIY Upholstered Bed Frame Part 2 – One Room Challenge Week 7
This DIY upholstered bed is everything I dreamed it would be! Having a fully upholstered bed really changes the feel of the room in the best way possible. This post is all about how to…