• Home Décor

    Why I Love Parachute’s Down Alternative Mattress Topper: It’s On Sale!

    We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As someone who works from home most of the week and who, frankly, loves lazing around, I need a comfy bed. My apartment doesn’t have a dedicated living room or office, so I end up doing everything from sleeping to writing stories right from my full-sized frame. The only issue? The place I rented at the beginning of the year came with a bed frame and mattress, and the latter was insufferably firm. I…

  • Home Renovation

    DIY: State Love Ornaments | Centsational Style

    Several months ago I started making state shaped ornaments with raw clay at my ceramics studio for a local market where I’m selling art prints and ceramics in early December. Those ceramic ornaments were fired in a kiln, however I thought to myself perhaps I could recreate them with air dry clay for those who don’t have kiln access and the experiment was successful so good news, you can also make these with air dry clay! These are simple to make but they do take a little patience. Air dry clay takes a few days to fully dry so if…

  • Plumbing

    6 Layout Features We Love In Our Smaller Home (And 1 You Might Not)

    Since downsizing to our 1400 square foot house three and a half years ago (as a refresher, our previous house was more than twice as large – clocking in at 3150 square feet), you’ve probably heard us proclaim that smart storage is key. It certainly makes living in a smaller home a lot more sustainable and enjoyable, but there are also specific layout features of our house that make sharing less square footage go a lot more smoothly for us. So whether you’re thinking of downsizing, considering a new home with any of these layout details, building a new home,…

  • Painting

    From Chaos to Order: Mud Room Ideas You’ll Love

    A mudroom, also known as an entryway or a transitional space, can be a lifesaver for any home. It serves as a barrier between the outside world and the interior of your house, where you can leave your dirty shoes, coats, and bags. However, a mudroom can be much more than just a functional space. With a little bit of creativity and planning, it can become a stylish and organized part of your home that sets the tone for the entire house, especially since there are many trendy mud room ideas to spark your inspiration. Photo Credit: Mel Bean Interiors…

  • Home Décor

    33 Serene And Cozy Scandinavian Bedroom Design Ideas You’ll Love

    Within your Scandinavian-style bedroom lies your sanctuary—a personal haven that beckons you to escape the outside world and find tranquility. Creating a cozy ambiance within this space is essential to fostering both restfulness and relaxation. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to reimagine your current bedroom design, we have curated an amazing collection of ideas below that will help you transform your space into a haven of comfort and style. Get ready to be inspired to create your own dream bedroom retreat. Tell Us: Which one of these Scandinavian bedroom ideas do you find most inspiring? Please share your thoughts…