Stair runner old house

My top picks from Dunelm’s new SS24 collections….

a fresh look for these 111-year-old old stairs

It’s made by Karastan and the pattern name is “Savanna Scenes”. We went with the more golden colorway, and I think it’s the perfect fit for disguising the dirty that’s bound to happen in this very busy spot. It’s nylon but gives me the look of wool–at a much better price point. The saleslady was very reassuring about its durability.

Winter decided to return to Georgia for a period of 2-3 days. It's blustery and cold this weekend but fortunately, our warmer weather is coming back on Monday. In the meantime, the birds are loving the dried mealworms I've been putting out this winter. That's a fluffy bluebird with his back to us atop the mealworm dish--which is really just a flower pot saucer. A sassy Robin came down for some worms a few minutes later. If you love feeding your birds, I can't recommend these dried mealworms…

Almost a year ago, my husband and I moved back to our hometown of Long Beach, CA. We found a gorgeous two bedroom 1930s apartment in our favorite neighborhood. Our landlords updated the space with grey floors and fresh paint. It was almost perfect . . . except for the terribly outdated entryway. It’s the only carpeted, unpainted space in the entire home, and the first thing you see when you arrive.

Here's a step-by-step tutorial of how I took off the existing stair runner, repaired the stairs, and installed a new runner in just a few days!

I'm sharing stair runner mistakes I made when I installed our runner four years ago. Plus, I walk you through how to fix these no-nos.

Hey friends... I know I took a small break for a few days to actually just sit back, and relax a little. Also, my boo wasn't feeling the best

A stair runner adds style and comfort to any home. Geometric rug runners to jute runners, different stair runners help make your home yours.

Step by Step on how to install a DIY staircase runner including how to turn a corner on a landing.