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Getting Started on Your Design Process: Planning and Budget
Welcome to the first step in your design process and sticking to your home resolution! The first step is always the hardest, but I will share how I get myself “unstuck.” First, decide on the space you want to redesign. I would suggest taking the space that is bothering you the most because, in the end, the results will make you happier in your home. Ask yourself a few questions about which space in your home is disorganized, not functioning the way you want it to, overcrowded

Jennifer Coppola
5 days ago2 min read


Home Resolutions: Getting Started on your Design
A new year can mean a lot of new ideas, resolutions, and changes. I don’t have any resolutions for 2026, but I have plenty of new ideas and changes I want to implement in my house.

Jennifer Coppola
Jan 242 min read


My Own Home Office: A Work In Progress
It's hard to believe that I have not posted about my office when I use it to write, edit and post to Instagram for this blog!

Jennifer Coppola
Jan 173 min read


Powder Room Refresh
The half bathroom or powder room on our first floor is functional, but it felt so dull and uninspiring that it was in dire need of a refresh.

Jennifer Coppola
Jan 102 min read


Celebrating A Start: the Blog
I'm glad I stopped making excuses this year because, as many have pointed out, there's never a perfect time to start anything. You just need to start somewhere, and that's exactly what I did.

Jennifer Coppola
Jan 32 min read


Embracing the Sentimental Christmas Decorations to Celebrate the Year End
Christmas is my favorite season for decorations, and I eagerly anticipate it as a way to conclude the year. The cozy atmosphere of staying in, accompanied by a brightly lit tree adorned with cherished ornaments, fills me with gratitude for all that has happened over the past year.

Jennifer Coppola
Dec 27, 20253 min read


End of the Season Planting Analysis
This was my first year taking care of plants in the yard, and I am happy to report that not all of the plants died!

Jennifer Coppola
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Interior Design Tips That I Don't Follow
This has been a tough one for me since I have been taking interior design classes, and I don't feel I have the authority yet to say no to certain rules.

Jennifer Coppola
Oct 18, 20253 min read


Fall Decor: Less is More
This post might rifle some feathers but I am going to be honest about fall decor in and out of my house, which is less is more.

Jennifer Coppola
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Detached Garage: Bring On the Storage
Just when you thought I was done talking about the backyard, there’s another project that came along! The detached garage is a two car...

Jennifer Coppola
Oct 5, 20252 min read


The Backyard Design: Patio Paving Stones For the Win
Originally, we were going to get stamped concrete to surround the pool and seating areas, both for the price and a better look than the traditional smooth concrete. However, after one meeting at Bill's Landscaping in Colts Neck, NJ, we changed our minds.

Jennifer Coppola
Sep 20, 20252 min read


The Backyard Design: Covered Pavilion
The covered pavilion was the second most important part of the backyard design and needed to be part of the design with the pool. We decided on a large 20 x 20 ft pavilion.

Jennifer Coppola
Sep 6, 20253 min read


The Backyard Design: Inground Pool
The first part of the backyard design was the building out the inground pool. The pool needed to be built first due to the intricate network of pipes that connect to the cleaning system and construction began at the end of August 2024.

Jennifer Coppola
Jun 21, 20252 min read


The Backyard Design: Build an Oasis
Now that the weather has warmed up in New Jersey, I have been completely unmotivated to do any projects indoors. So I'm going to focus on the great outdoors and the yard surrounding the house.

Jennifer Coppola
Jun 14, 20252 min read


Happy One Year Anniversary To The House Closing and DIY Projects
It’s hard to believe that the house closing was a year ago but time flies when you’re having fun getting settled into a home! While a lot of work has gone into the house, this is a good reminder that creating a home doesn’t happen overnight (or even in a year).

Jennifer Coppola
May 31, 20253 min read


A New Season Has Arrived
Now that the ground is officially thawing, it’s time to spend more time outside. I decided to put off a few indoor home improvement projects and focus on the exterior of the house instead, so I will share a few posts in the coming weeks.

Jennifer Coppola
May 24, 20252 min read


Growing My Interior Design Skills
Since mid-January, I have been taking an online course from New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) that focused specifically on...

Jennifer Coppola
May 10, 20252 min read


Tips for a Seamless Installation of Your Family Room Frame TV
Teamwork makes the dream work, especially when it comes to installing large TVs. Our team was made up of 3 people because our TV is 75 inches.

Jennifer Coppola
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Finding Design Inspiration On the Other Side of the World
Recently, I spent a week in Singapore for my 9-5 job as a product manager for a financial services company. It was my first longest...

Jennifer Coppola
Mar 28, 20252 min read


3 Simple Steps to Refresh Your Entrance or Foyer (Light DIY)
I define "light DIY" as tasks such as painting, swapping out light fixtures, and using furniture, art, and textiles to finish a room.

Jennifer Coppola
Mar 15, 20252 min read
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