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100 Airbnb Reviews – What I’ve Learned as a Host Somehow, I blinked and this little Victorian in Sheboygan just hit 100 reviews on Airbnb. When I bought this house during the pandemic,...

Ever had a vision so clear you could already see the “after” photo in your mind… only to scrap it entirely? Same. Apparently, I’m not alone—according to one design survey, 44%...

Today I’m taking a trip down renovation memory lane and sharing one of my favorite spaces in the whole Sheboygan house—the kitchen. This room has seen everything from late-night...

A Familiar Sight—Now Gone Not long ago, a small house on my regular dog walk route came down. It was a classic Chicago worker’s cottage, tucked between two much taller brick buildings....

Designing a space for someone you love always brings extra meaning. So when my mom asked me to help bring her Airbnb vision to life, I jumped in with both feet. She had the name—Janelle’s...

When Lighting Isn’t Just Lighting In interior design, few elements work harder than lighting. Not only is it functional, but it also has the power to transform a space completely. A...

When Sophie moved into her new home, the half bath immediately stood out as the perfect place to start making the space her own. As I mentioned in our design sneak peek, we weren’t...

I used one wallpaper print to transform two connected rooms—and here’s why it worked so well. Every now and then, a design trend grabs hold of me in just the right way. Not because...

There are few things in life I love more than a freshly made bed and the perfect scent to go with it. Whether it’s my own home or my Airbnb, I treat room and linen sprays as non-negotiables—like...

Removable wallpaper, zero regrets If you’ve ever spent hours scraping off old pasted wallpaper with a water soaked sponge in one hand and a scraper in the other… you get it. I have...

Mid-century style, moody walls, and cozy details for a warm welcome When I first moved into this Chicago home, the guest bedroom was painted a pale yellow that never really felt right...

When it comes to decorating a bathroom, the details make all the difference. Especially in a small space like a half bath, the right bathroom print can add personality, polish, and...