It has been 8 months since we moved into our new home in Rochester, MN. So of course we just got around to doing a quick home office makeover! (There are still pictures to be hung and walls to be painted around the house, but that’ll be a project for another day…or year.) I love… Read More
“Why did you start a blog?” is a question I got asked a lot right after Amber and I started The DIY Lighthouse. (That’s a blog post for another day!) Over the years that question has transitioned into, “How did you start a blog?” And, more often than not, what they really mean by that… Read More
If your kiddo loves painting, crafts, colors, or hidden treasures, this Vinyl Name Painting Craft for Kids is just the thing! My daughter is part of a joy school rotation (aka I host these cute kids every month). I came up with this idea when brainstorming ways to keep them busy on an educational craft,… Read More
The coolest wall in our house is definitely located in my son’s PNW Mountain and Animal Themed Nursery. (To see the full post on his nursery click here.) The back wall is one big mountain mural. We always get compliments on this mural, so if you’re looking for a statement piece that you can make on… Read More
Welcome to Part 2 of my mini series How to Purge & Organize Your Home Like a Pro! If you missed Part 1: Purging, CLICK HERE to get caught up to speed. Organizing should not be done without first purging so definitely read that post before you jump into this one. Seriously, stop reading and… Read More
Ready to purge? Chances are if you’re reading this then one of the following statements describes you. You… feel overwhelmed about a space in your home and try to avoid it think you have too much stuff in too little of a space spend time digging through kitchen cupboards/drawers to find something find yourself stuffing… Read More
No matter where you live, you can bring the beach to your home with nautical home decor! Transforming my small apartment living room into a coastal-themed space was surprisingly easy. Below, I share three simple steps to take to achieve a light & airy, “beachy” feel! (This page contains affiliate links that we may be… Read More
It’s no secret. How we begin our day sets the tone for the whooole rest of day. Gain positive momentum by engaging in the activities that will put you in the mindset and pattern of success. Here we reveal the 10 things productive moms do before 10 AM. 10 Things Productive Moms Do Before 10… Read More
When Amber and I launched The DIY Lighthouse in July of 2015, we had a vision for the future of our website. That vision included opening up an online shop that showcased handmade products and supported creativity. What we didn’t foresee at the time were the 10 other women and 1 husband and wife team… Read More
We all have them. . . eyesores (like cords, routers, cable boxes, thermostats, and more) throughout our homes. If you’re looking for a simple and easy idea to cover up the eyesores, here’s how to hide ugly electronics in your home: put your ugly electronics in a cute basket! This idea sounds so simple. . . because it is! You… Read More