No matter how many times we move into new rentals, the daunting feeling of walking into a basic house with creamy white empty walls (in a semi-gloss finish, whyyyy) will never go away. Sure, painting is always an option and I'm all about the power of paint but sometimes you want more. Sometimes you need to elevate your design to truly decorate a large wall. While homeowners might turn to classic wallpaper options or other wall treatments like beautiful moldings, renters can feel stuck with blank ... Read More about How to Decorate Blank Walls 7 Ideas for Renters
Where I Find Affordable Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
One of the worst things about living in military housing is the awful light fixtures. There is no bigger tell that you are living in rental or base quarters than the cheapo light fixtures that they stick you with (there's never any light choices). After nearly two years in our current home, I had done almost everything I could do to make it feel like home. Almost everything, because I hadn't touched the light fixtures. Finally I thought, what the heck, I'm going to invest a few hundred dollars ... Read More about Where I Find Affordable Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Favorite Beach Essentials from Walmart
This post is sponsored by Walmart A couple of weeks ago we were able to escape the desert heat for the beautiful beaches of Oceanside, California. Oceanside is just under a three-hour drive from our home but man is it a world away. We are 100% a beach family. This tour in Twentynine Palms is the first time we've lived away from the beach in nine years. Having an opportunity to cruise over to the beach for four days really filled all of our cups. Now that the girls are a bit older, my beach ... Read More about Favorite Beach Essentials from Walmart
Summer Bedroom Decor Ideas
This post is sponsored by Walmart. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Making Home Base. I am so happy that summer is finally here. I've been busy swapping things out around the house so that my house looks more relaxed and ready for summer. In the summertime, I like to change up the bedding in the house to something a little lighter. Today, I'm partnering with Walmart to share some ideas to lighten up your bedding this summer as well as some other ideas to prep your home ... Read More about Summer Bedroom Decor Ideas
Where I Buy My Throw Pillows and How to Style Them
By now you know that one of my best decorating secrets is to have a lot of throw pillows and change out the covers often. As a serial renter, it's important to have accessories in your home that tell a story about your style. Things like wall art, rugs, and throw pillows are essential for making a space feel complete. Since there is a lot I can't change about where I live, I love changing out my throw pillows seasonally. Decorative throw pillows are such a great way to elevate your decor. In ... Read More about Where I Buy My Throw Pillows and How to Style Them
