Category: Inspiration Boards

  • Emily, where do you shop for ________?

    Emily, where do you shop for  ________?

    The questions I get asked most often from friends who are wanting to do some kind of home improvement or decorating is “where do you shop for ______?”. So I thought I’d do a little post with some of my go-to shops for my home design needs.  I could easily include a lot of super high-end […]

  • Update your Kitchen without Breaking the Bank

    Update your Kitchen without Breaking the Bank

    Do you LOOOOOVE your kitchen?  Like, love it with all the heart eye emojis?  I don’t know many people who are completely satisfied with their current kitchen. The predicament is that they either don’t know what to do to make it more their style or they don’t know how to go about doing a kitchen remodeling […]

  • DIY Ikea Jute Rug Stair Runner

    DIY Ikea Jute Rug Stair Runner

    A few years ago, at our old house, I had the idea to use a few runners I found at Home Goods to make a runner for our stairs.  If you missed it you can see it here.  I have to admit–that old post makes me cringe.  The wall art, the stairs…man, my taste has […]

  • Mom’s Kitchen Renovation – Before and After

    Mom’s Kitchen Renovation – Before and After

    I grew up in the house my mom still lives in for most of my life.  We’ve affectionately named it the “Kirk Mansion”.  This house was the place to be for all my brother’s friends growing up and the doors have swung open many times to family and friends who needed a place to stay. […]

  • Having the Right Power Tools for Home Renovation

    Having the Right Power Tools for Home Renovation

    Renovating your home can be a bit of a drag especially if you don’t have the necessary tools to do some of the heavy-duty jobs, which is why you must read these power tool reviews. You’ve already drawn makeover inspirations from What Emily Does, applied your personal touch to the design, and began your do-it-yourself […]