This cabinet doesn’t “match” the rest of the room.

And that’s exactly why I love it.

In our kitchen, there are two arched openings that lead into the pantry, one on each side. From the beginning, I dreamed of having matching cabinets tucked inside those arches—something special, something with character. Of course, finding two antique cabinets that matched perfectly? Nearly impossible. So I figured we’d design them.

I used to believe that breathing new life into a space meant a complete overhaul. I’m talking big, expensive changes. Over time, I’ve learned that there are quick, easy ways to spruce up our surroundings…and it most certainly doesn’t have to break the bank!

But then…

You open Pinterest - and it’s option OVERLOAD. You get a text from 3 different friends - and there are a LOT of opinions. You remember an idea you had for a bold piece of artwork - but think it’s probably “too much”

Our conversation (and the ideas I came up with to inspire her) got me thinking about how often others may enter into a season of needing to decorate walls in a temporary or budget-friendly way.

I’m thinking about people who are…

Living in a college dorm

Renting an apartment or home

Doing exactly what my friend is doing (explained above)