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styleitprettyhome Artist. Renovator. Old house romantic. Telling stories through tile, paint, and heart—with a little help from my pups and a lot of love for the process ✨

I’ve always loved color and pattern, but somehow I kept talking myself out of using them in my own home. What if it was ...
10/17/2026

I’ve always loved color and pattern, but somehow I kept talking myself out of using them in my own home. What if it was too busy? What if I got tired of it?

Little by little, I started letting myself try. Patterned bedding, rugs, a checked seat, wallpaper, and eventually gingham on the pantry ceiling.

If you’re hesitant too, try a striped pillow, floral curtains, a patterned lampshade, or even a pretty pitcher. You don’t have to commit to a whole room.

Spaces evolve with time, and so does your confidence in decorating them. You’re allowed to try something, live with it, and change your mind. I’m just glad I’m finally giving the things I’ve always liked a place in my home.

What’s something you love but keep talking yourself out of decorating with?

Historic hotel taste, DIY bathroom renovation budget. That was the situation here.I couldn’t splurge on everything, so I...
10/13/2026

Historic hotel taste, DIY bathroom renovation budget. That was the situation here.

I couldn’t splurge on everything, so I picked my spots. Real marble on the small floor, marble-look shower tile under $2 a square foot, molding to dress up the plain walls, and deep green paint to bring it all together. A restored old door and warm wood were the finishing touches I’d been picturing.

There’s a lot of work between “I can make this pretty” and actually making it pretty. But looking back at that before? I’m so glad I tried.

What made the biggest difference for you?

Looking at this bathroom now, the vanity, wallpaper, and wainscoting are what made the biggest difference. That old dres...
10/09/2026

Looking at this bathroom now, the vanity, wallpaper, and wainscoting are what made the biggest difference. That old dresser brought in warmth, the wallpaper gave me something to build the room around, and the wainscoting made it feel more like it belonged in our almost century year old house.

There wasn’t any major demo. The tub, tile, and floors stayed exactly the same. I even kept the existing window and its trim, adding a faux stained glass effect to give it a little more character.

Then came the details: planks on the ceiling, simple crown and trim, paint, a salvaged door I restored, and a taller toilet. Each change helped, but I didn’t have to replace everything to make the room feel completely different.

I think that’s what I love most about this refresh. I couldn’t afford to start over, and I still wanted to love the bathroom I used every day. So I put my time and money into the things I thought would make the biggest difference.

And now the tile I used to wish I could replace feels right at home.

I can’t believe how much I’ve accomplished in the last four years. Looking at all these pictures together, I’m like… I r...
10/06/2026

I can’t believe how much I’ve accomplished in the last four years. Looking at all these pictures together, I’m like… I really did all that?

I’ve learned so much working on this house, and I still have so much to learn. There are things I feel comfortable doing now that would’ve completely intimidated me when I started. And then there’s the next project that makes me feel like a beginner all over again.

It’s been a lot of work. Some projects took way longer than I thought, and some took a lot more out of me than I expected. But seeing them all together makes me feel really proud of myself.

I spend so much time thinking about what I want to do next that I forget how much I’ve already done. Four years ago, I would’ve been so excited to see these pictures.

I feel like we talk about my house all the time, but I haven’t properly introduced myself in a while.I’m Zenia, but call...
10/04/2026

I feel like we talk about my house all the time, but I haven’t properly introduced myself in a while.

I’m Zenia, but call me Z. I’m the oldest of five, and I’ve loved making things since I was little. My mom probably would’ve preferred I stick to art instead of sneaking off with her camera, but the pictures weren’t half bad, so I feel like that should count for something.

I love my animals, a good workout, and going somewhere I’ve never been. Just don’t invite me to play a sport. I’ll come, but you’re going to regret having me on your team. I was always picked last in school. 😅

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