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Our Garden Shed Exterior Reveal

10/29/2026 By Bre 6 Comments

I have been looking forward to sharing this post with you for quite some time! If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you may have already seen little glimpses of our new garden shed as we’ve been working on it over the past few months. But today, I’m finally sharing the finished exterior, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!

What started as a simple idea to create a dedicated space for gardening has slowly turned into one of my favorite projects we’ve worked on around our home.
And now that the exterior is finished, I can finally see that vision coming together!

Our Front Hallway Wallpaper Makeover: Before and After

09/30/2026 By Bre

You know those spaces in your home that you walk through every day, but don’t always give much attention to? Our front hallway was one of those spaces. It had beautiful wood floors, white trim, and plenty of charm already, but I wanted to give it a little more personality. I love when a project adds something special to our home without needing to change every detail. And this was one of those projects. The same doors, the same floors, the same trim—just a new layer of pattern that brings everything together. Today I’m sharing our front hallway wallpaper makeover, and how a simple stripe has made this little space feel so much more finished.

Consider Yourself Warned: A Few Things You Should Know About Me

09/01/2026 By Bre

I recently asked ChatGPT a question just for fun:

“Describe me to someone that you are warning them about me.”

And, well… I felt a little exposed. 😂

The response was funny, but the more I read it, the more I realized how accurately it described some of the things I love most. So I thought it would be fun to share a slightly different kind of post today.

If you’ve been reading Rooms for Rent for a while, you probably already know that I love decorating, gardening, arranging flowers, and making our home feel cozy. But there are also a few things you might not know about me.

So, if we were meeting in real life and someone wanted to properly warn you about becoming my friend, here’s what I think they should tell you.

Summer Giveaway: Host a Beautiful Gathering This Season

07/28/2026 By Bre

Summer has always been one of my favorite seasons to gather friends and family around the table. There’s something special about lingering conversations on the porch, simple meals shared outside, and slowing down long enough to enjoy the people we love.

One of my favorite parts of creating my recent summer tablescape was choosing pieces that felt timeless, relaxed, and welcoming. The kind of items you can pull out year after year for everything from casual weeknight dinners to weekend celebrations. To celebrate the season, I wanted to give one of you the opportunity to host a beautiful gathering of your own.

How to Make a Simple Patriotic Summer Hanging Basket

07/11/2026 By Bre

One of my favorite things about decorating seasonally is finding simple ways to celebrate without completely changing my home. For summer, I love adding little touches that feel timeless rather than overly themed. A basket overflowing with white flowers and a few American flags feels classic, welcoming, and perfectly at home from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The best part? This arrangement only took a few minutes to put together, requires absolutely no watering, and looks just as beautiful hanging on a front door or porch as it does displayed inside the house.

New Café Curtains in Our Kitchen: The Simple Update That Added Charm and Softened the Space

06/30/2026 By Bre

There are certain design updates that make a dramatic difference in a space, and then there are those subtle changes that quietly make a room feel more finished. Adding café curtains to our kitchen falls firmly into the second category. For years, I’ve loved the look of café curtains in historic homes, cozy cottages, and charming English-inspired kitchens. There’s something timeless about them. Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make a room feel complete. These simple café curtains add softness, texture, and a cozy layer that makes the kitchen feel even more like home.

After living in our home for a few years, I knew that cafe curtains were the missing piece our kitchen needed, and I couldn’t be happier with the result.

How to Love Your Home Again: 5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Space Without Spending Money

06/12/2026 By Bre

Have you ever walked through your home and felt… stuck? Maybe the rooms feel cluttered, unfinished, or like they need a refresh, but a renovation isn’t in the budget right now. Maybe you’ve been craving change but can’t quite figure out what your home needs. If so, you’re not alone. Learning how to love your home again is something I think so many of us go through in different seasons. Even if you once loved every corner of your home, it’s natural for spaces to feel stale over time. I’ve felt this myself more times than I can count. And what I’ve learned over the years is this: Refreshing your home doesn’t always require buying something new. Often, the best way to fall back in love with your home is to work with what you already have. Before heading to the store or starting a big project, here are five simple ways to refresh your home without spending money.

How to Love the Space You Live In (Even When You Feel Stuck in Your Home)

05/27/2026 By Bre

If you have read my blog for any amount of time or read through any of my books, then you are probably already familiar with my go-to phrase: Love the space you live in. After all I came up with it as a tagline for my blog, but the meaning behind it didn’t come from decorating a perfectly styled room or finally finding the right vintage piece for a shelf. It came through helping my mom refresh her home, one room at a time.

Shortly after I started blogging, I found myself thinking a lot about what I wanted this space to stand for. I’ve always loved decorating. Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved the thrill of the hunt for just the right piece, the challenge of making a room feel beautiful on a budget, and the satisfaction that comes when everything in a space finally feels finished. But over time, I realized loving your home goes so much deeper than decorating. As my mom and I began sorting through years of knick-knacks and decor she had accumulated over time, we found ourselves making piles … what to keep, what to donate, what to tuck away for another day. And in the middle of it all, something became clear.

My Favorite Outdoor Planters This Season

05/19/2026 By Bre

This time of year always has me dreaming about flowers spilling over the edges of beautiful planters, fresh herbs growing just outside the kitchen door, and porches filled with layers that make home feel even more inviting. And while the flowers themselves often steal the show, I’ve always believed the planter you choose can be just as important.

Personally, I think of outdoor planters much like I do furniture or lighting inside a home. They help set the tone, add personality, and create that first impression before anyone even steps through your front door. Over the years, I’ve collected a handful of planter styles that I come back to season after season. Pieces that feel timeless, versatile, and right at home, whether they’re flanking my front door, styled on a porch, or tucked around our patio.