Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, When it comes to the days of home decor, gone are the days of matchy matchy. This is me waving so long, farewell, adieu. Few things make me happier than this. It's about darn time to embrace layering, authenticity, and depth. Ok, sounds great but what about when it comes to hardware finishes? Can you really mix these? Yes, yes, and yes. Bathroom Hardware: This is a bathroom space I completely remodeled down to the studs. I layered black along with...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, In the spirit of the new year and tackling some new projects (stay tuned for my fireplace update), I'm picking up where we left off in the Before & After series. Today, I'm sharing my Ikea Dresser Makeover. For this simple project, I turned a piece of boring, brown bedroom furniture into a showstopper. Scroll down to see the results! BEFORE: Like my piano, this dresser was a free find on Craiglist. Not only do I love the simple lines of this...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, So last week I opened up some free one on one decor sessions to all of you - it was a jam packed day & I loved every second. From living rooms and house paint to kitchens and decor, I really enjoyed seeing all the faces & spaces. While each space was unique, I definitely noticed some common themes & created my top 5 list of tips that will hopefully help you as well! Top 5 Decor Tips: Rug Placement - Place area rugs under front feet of main...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, Well, I had another topic planned for today. But, given the current devastation and loss of homes in Los Angeles, it just didn't feel right. The sheer destruction and heartbreak is unimaginable - and it got me thinking more about home. In times like these, the meaning of home feels more profound. What is home? Home to me. Home to others. The numerous homes and places I've lived. Homes I've worked on. Homes I've remodeled. And then, your homes. The...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, Happy 2025 friends! Well, things started off with a bang over here as my oldest son turned 17 on new year's day and while that's still hard to believe, I've managed to do some reflecting...and planning. I'm excited to share some upcoming projects in the coming months but in the meantime, I'd like to help you out with more one on one decor sessions! So, to celebrate the new year, I've opened up a just a few individual design sessions for January...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, This is a quiet, cozy holiday for me this year. I'll be focusing on the simple joys and magical little moments. Before I take time to look ahead, I'm reflecting on this last year with some of my top & favorite posts. So grab a cup of cocoa, find a cozy spot on the couch and enjoy some home decor posts! 5 Home Decor Posts of 2024 Home Decor Myths to Let Go Of Say goodbye to these outdate rules & create your authentic space! Read article Paint Colors...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, Right now, I'm planning some small home projects I can finish over winter break. You know, the ones that have low(ish) effort but major impact? I'm planning a fireplace project, some little bathroom updates, and possibly a painted door. As a single mom, sometimes home projects can feel intimidating (that poor kitchen remodel has been on hold for a while now...) but looking at smaller projects gives me some inspiration! Today, I want to share one of...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, How we're so close to Christmas I do not know - however, I'm looking ahead to the new year and hoping to *finally* tackle some projects. To keep inspired, I've been looking back at some of my past Before & Afters for this series (list at the bottom) and this little bathroom goes down as one of my all time favorites! While it was a complete remodel, it also included lots of quick updates that could be done separately (mirror, light fixture, tile,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, Welp, my calendar is still flipped to September so in keeping with that, I'm still getting into the Christmas decor mode over. I'll admit, my holiday decor style is pretty casual and subtle. I tend to go for natural decor (use those branches!) and things that can extend into general Winter vibes. Since I don't have any current home pics, I thought I'd round up some inspiration from my homes in previous years. I hope they give you some ideas to get...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Making Spaces allisajacobs.com Hello Reader, I'm taking a quick pause from the Before & After series (see below for all the previous projects) to pop in and share one of my favorite winter projects. As you might guess, when it comes to holiday decor, I like to keep things simple & buy things minimally. Before I share more about that - I also want say, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, just how much I appreciate all of you here! Seriously, it means so much that you invite me into your inboxes...
2 months ago • 1 min read