Have you been thinking about installing a wallpaper mural but are not sure how? I’ll show you how we installed a nursery wallpaper mural over textured walls in our daughter’s nursery in one afternoon! I’ve been loving the wallpaper murals…
DIY Vertical Shiplap With Wood Trim
Learn how to install DIY vertical shiplap on your walls! This is the perfect beginner DIY project to add character on a small budget. I really loved how the scalloped shiplap turned out in our guest bathroom and wanted to…
California Cottage Primary Bathroom Reveal
The primary bathroom was our second bathroom project at the California Cottage. I was really excited to tackle this project after all the lessons I learned during the guest bathroom renovation. I can’t wait to share the final California Cottage…
How to Add DIY Faux Brick to a Fireplace or Wall
Are you looking to add some texture to a boring fireplace or wall? Faux brick is a great and affordable solution. In this post, I’m going to show you how you can add DIY faux brick texture to a fireplace…
Easy DIY Shower Remodel: How to Tile With Musselbound
Are you considering using Musselbound to install tile in your home? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, I’ll share with you how I installed tile in our bathroom using the Musselbound adhesive tile mat and I’ll share…
DIY Shower Remodel: How to Tile a Shower On a Budget
In 2020, I decided to remodel our guest bathroom at the California Cottage and replace our builder-grade 1980s tub and shower surround with a brand new tub and DIY shower tile. If you’re considering a bathroom makeover and want to…




