Ashley Carpenter's (joyfullygrowingblog) Blog

AFFORDABLE FALL FRONT PORCH DECORIf you’re looking for inspiration to help you decorate your front porch for fall on a tight budget, then you’ve come to the right place! For more fall decorating tips, check out the article on Joyfully Growing Blog: Fall Front Porch Decorating IdeasOne of the bigg...

THE BEST WHITE PAINT COLOR FOR ANY SPACEPaint color can make or break the interior aesthetic in a home. Ugly paint colors will make a decent looking house appear much worse than it really is.  Sometimes when an interior feels dated, dark and dingy, a fresh coat of white paint is all that’s needed...

AN AFFORDABLE KITCHEN RENOVATIONEveryone wants an amazing gourmet kitchen; that's why updating a kitchen can increase a home's value in a big way!  But let's face it: kitchen renovation projects can be intimidating! They are usually extremely expensive, and can take forever.The world of home reno...

If you’re a home stager, a homeowner, or just plain home decor crazy like me, then you will love these tips to make the most out of Amazon Prime Day deals!  Amazon is actually my FAVORITE place to buy home decor. Like with most stores, it does take some searching, but there is always great home g...

HOW TO INSTALL KITCHEN UNDER CABINET LIGHTINGBasic builder grade homes, as well as older homes often have dark shadowy kitchens - aka: in need of cabinet lighting!  A dimly lit kitchen feels small and unappealing, which certainly isn’t good for home value! If a full kitchen renovation isn’t in th...

The Perfect Wood Plank Wall For Any RoomIf you've ever come across a room that needed a bold accent wall to spruce things up, then this DIY wood plank accent wall is for you!  We installed this accent wall in our master bedroom, and it looks great behind the off white cloth headboard on our bed. ...