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Day 8! I took one curtain panel and made it into two short panels to create a whimsical cafe curtain.

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Day 8! I took one curtain panel and made it into two short panels to create a whimsical cafe curtain. LTKdayinmylife LTKHome

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Adding whimsical touches one small change at a time ✨

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whimsical interiors | no beige living | window treatment ideas | powder bath | small bathroom design | whimsical home | cheetah wallpaper | interior designer | designer bathroom | window film

Where you’ll find me when the day gets too wild. This chair is oh so cozy!

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The Ceres Velvet Accent Chair in Jade Green from Z Gallerie is the exact finishing touch this corner of my lounge needed. The curved silhouette, hand-wrapped velvet, and 360° swivel make it a statement piece and the comfiest spot in the room ✨

Styled with a warm throw, my favorite pillow, a side table with fresh flowers, and my go-to candle for that cozy moment.

Use code RUT5 for 5% off your entire purchase, shop through the link in my bio 🌸

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Making custom café curtains as someone who cannot sew and does not do math 😅

Here’s what you need:
✧ 1 curtain panel (85” long)
✧ Tension rod
✧ No sew hem tape (my secret weapon)
✧ Curtain rings with clips
✧ Iron
✧ ChatGPT or Claude to do the math for you 💁

Cut the panel in half, hem with hemming tape, press a few pleats, hang with clips. Done.

Custom looking café curtains for HALF the price of buying two panels ✨

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DIY café curtain | café curtain tutorial | no sew curtains | budget window treatments | whimsical interiors | no beige living | powder bath | small bathroom design | curtain hack | one curtain two panels | interior designer | designer on a budget | West Elm curtains | hemming tape | whimsical bathroom

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They’re not “out”… but I’m never installing them in another home. Not mine, not a client’s, not anywhere.

Here’s why:
✧ They block way too much natural light
✧ They feel heavy in almost every space
✧ You can never fully open the window
✧ They date a home faster than people realize

What I’d choose instead: layered curtains, Roman shades, woven shades, or even a beautiful window film if privacy is the goal (like the Artscape Old English I used in my powder bath 🐆).

Whimsical, layered, and light > heavy and dated every single time.

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plantation shutters | interior design 2026 | window treatments | whimsical interiors | no beige living | designer opinion | interior designer tips | outdated home trends | modern window treatments | Roman shades | layered curtains | Artscape window film | powder bath | designer secrets | home decor trends

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I decided to trade my studio Pilates classes for classes at home to save a ton of money! This is the reformer I bought and my favorite feature is it can fold up and be stored out of the way.

#LTKfitnessgoals #LTKdayinmylife #LTKActive

A few good layers will always beat a giant pile, and this quilt is the perfect foundation.

Confession: I’ve never been a blue person. But this one won me over. The color pairs beautifully with our blue green walls, which have always been tricky to coordinate bedding with.

A few things I love about this quilt: it’s lightweight and breathable, so it works as a cooler layer in summer and a cozy one in winter. It’s machine washable, resists pilling and fading, and the cross stitch detail gives it the prettiest finishing touch.

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Gifted by @wdcozy #ad

wdcozy | summer quilt | simple bed styling | cozy bedding | bedroom refresh

You’ve been DMing me about these for months, so here’s your sign to grab them while Prime Day is live June 23-26 only.

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amazon prime day | amazon home finds | home decor deals | designer dupes | prime day finds

Summer bedding refresh

Y’all I did it! The ceiling is officially blue. @benjaminmoore Ocean City Blue to be exact, and it’s the unexpected detail this little room was needing.

Still to go: the exhaust fan cover (I’ve got a trick for painting plastic), maybe the window casing (which would snowball into the baseboards and door casing too), and crown molding to finish off the ceiling.

blue ceiling | benjamin moore ocean city blue | painted ceiling | bold bathroom design | finish it before you start it

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This tiny room started as the most basic builder grade space in our house.
Now? Cheetah wallpaper, black accents, brass details, glass shelves, a moody mirror, and a pink alligator that makes me smile every time I walk past.

It’s not quite finished (still waiting on a few last pieces), but I had to show you how far this little room has come.

Powder baths are small, which makes them the PERFECT place to take a design risk. Go bold. You won’t regret it.

powder bathroom makeover | bold bathroom design | cheetah wallpaper | small bathroom ideas | maximalist powder room

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Big progress today. I ordered a canvas wrapped print of this fun pink alligator and it is everything I wanted, a little unexpected, a lot of personality, and the perfect playful moment against the cheetah wallpaper. I also finally got the glass shelves styled.

A couple of plan changes: the café curtain panels are on backorder so we’re still waiting on those, and I’ve decided to skip the crown molding and just paint the ceiling instead. Sometimes finishing a project means knowing when to simplify.

Comment SHOP and I’ll send the links straight to your DMs. We are SO close, accountability partners. 🐆

powder bathroom makeover | whimsical bathroom | small bathroom design | bathroom renovation diary | finish it before you start it

And yes I got that stupid light for the shower 🙄 I should have gotten a solid color not the wood grain option

If your hair isn’t working like it used to try this Rollers also linked here 😉

I leave my hair almost fully dry then roll and leave over night. They’re not too uncomfortable to sleep in. Heatless hair rollers

I think I may have mastered my hair issues

I tested two different uplights for dark corners so you don’t have to.

Both are incredible for adding warmth and dimension to any dark corner in your home. Here’s the breakdown:
The plug-in version: great if you have an outlet nearby. The cord tucks away easily and the light is stunning once it’s positioned.

The battery powered version: total freedom to place it anywhere, no outlet needed. Perfect for corners where a cord would be a problem.

Both come with a remote, both can be dimmed, both let you change the light color, and both have a timer. Genuinely could not pick a favorite which is why I’m linking both.

plug in uplight | battery powered uplight | dark corner lighting | no wiring lighting | amazon home finds

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This olive tree is one that doesn’t scream fake. Such great quality! I have the 7’ tall option

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Turning on these lights in the evening makes our home feel so cozy

Budget friendly curtains that look custom 🙌

The things you won’t stop DMing me about this month. 🤍

Battery powered sconces. Custom looking Amazon curtains. A corner bench with hidden storage that actually works. The summer comforter that keeps you cozy without overheating. And an olive tree that passes the “is that real?” test every single time.

amazon home finds | home favorites | affordable home decor | home roundup | may favorites

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Just ordered a canvas print of this guy 😍

Working on finding more treasures for the shelves

The cutest hand towels

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Today’s lesson: this is why the powder bath is taking forever.

If you’ve been hanging out with me in my stories, you might remember the first towel ring I ordered. I hated it the second it arrived. So I sent it back and ordered THIS one, which I absolutely love. But the install? I am so dumb. I put it on the wrong way the FIRST time, had to take it off, and start over. Sometimes the simple projects humble you.

Worth it though. This brass towel ring is exactly the right finish for the space and brings in another touch of warmth against the wallpaper.

Day 5 coming soon, accountability partners. Don’t let me start anything new. Save this for the rest of the journey.

powder bathroom makeover | brass towel ring | small bathroom design | bathroom renovation diary | finish it before you start it

Outdoor bar cart getting stocked and ready for summer

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKSeasonal #LTKHome

Outdoor rugs are one of my favorite ways to completely change the feel of a patio without spending a fortune 🤍 These are a few of my current Target favorites — from classic neutrals to fun pattern moments that make an outdoor space feel layered and pulled together.

Everything is beautifully priced and linked in my LTK ✨

Keywords: outdoor rugs | Target outdoor decor | patio styling | neutral outdoor rug | patterned outdoor rug | backyard inspiration | outdoor living | patio refresh

#targetstyle #outdoorliving #patiodecor #targetfinds #ltkhome

I think I may have found the perfect bedding combo for our bedroom. I always struggle with bedding especially since our wall color isn’t the easiest to coordinate with. This quilt from anthro might be what I’ve been missing.

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Potential art work for the powder bathroom!

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Absolutely love this new outdoor rug! Here’s your sign to bring more of your style inside to the outside.

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Memorial Day Sale on a few beautiful outdoor pieces #outdoorliving #outdoorrug #outdoorchairs

No boring outdoor patio this year 🙌 I brought my style outside, one piece at a time, and the Spruce Swivel Lounge Chair from @denver_modern is what finally tied it all together. #ad

Some pieces just complete a room (or in this case, a patio). The texture, the swivel, the way it pulled the whole space together while still feeling cozy enough to actually want to sit in.

I’ve linked the Spruce Swivel Lounge Chair and a few other favorite pieces from this patio refresh in my LTK Shop so you can go shop directly from there.

Comment SHOP for the link to my LTK, or head to @Shop.LTK to learn more about all of Denver Modern’s pieces. https://liketk.it/6dSiD

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denver modern | spruce swivel lounge chair | patio refresh | outdoor living design | whimsical patio

Battery powered, warm dimmable light, install in 15 minutes, look completely hardwired. I added two to our breakfast nook and the whole space feels softer now.

Perfect for renters, DIYers, and anyone who wants sconces without the electrician bill.

battery powered sconces | no wiring sconces | renter friendly lighting | breakfast nook | amazon home finds

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Today’s progress: installing these glass shelves above the toilet.

If you’ve followed along for a while, you might recognize them. They’re the same ones I installed in our primary bathroom a while back. I keep coming back to glass shelves because they let beautiful wallpaper actually be SEEN. Solid shelves would have blocked half of these gorgeous cheetahs and that’s just a crime.

And these are very reasonably priced from Amazon.

Drop a 🤍 if you’re officially my accountability partner. We’re styling these shelves on Day 4!

glass bathroom shelves | wallpapered powder bath | small bathroom shelving | amazon home finds | finish it before you start it

I refuse to have a boring patio. The Spruce Swivel Lounge Chair from Denver Modern tied this whole space together.

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHome