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Glass Rainbow Garden Tower

The warm weather ☀️ has finally arrived in SE Michigan (thank goodness), so I have been spending time on our patio out back soaking in some much needed vitamin D. The warmth of the sun, and sound of the sweet birds soothes my soul, and… Read More

Gorgeous Thrift Store Gold Framed Floral Print

Have you ever visited your favorite thrift store and spotted something across the store that was so beautiful that you instantly knew you just had to have it? That exact scenario played out for me recently while searching for my next makeover victim for our… Read More

Our Warm & Cozy Valentine Home Tour

Valentine's Day is coming up so I thought it might be a nice time to not only share "Our Warm & Cozy Valentine Tour" at the house, but also to say hello from my favorite guy, and I. We recently went on a 3 night… Read More

Very Simple 10 Minute Cannoli Pie Recipe

With Valentine's Day approaching next month (one of my favorite holidays), I just had to make sure you had my "Very Simple 10 Minute Cannoli Pie Recipe" because it is now my number one homemade dessert. I am telling you...my husband falls in love with… Read More

How to Make Red’s Homemade Chili Recipe

Red's Homemade Chili Recipe is a mild, yet tangy version that uses red beans to help with texture for finicky eaters, which also aids in digestion. The holidays have passed 🙌, but the weather is absolutely freezing in Michigan, how is it where you live???… Read More

Our Beautiful Thrifted Thanksgiving Tablescape

I am excited to announce that I was recently invited to join a home decorating thrift store group. What this means is I will be sharing affordable thrift store ideas more often, yippee! So, buckle up, and get ready for some frugal fun with some… Read More

Visit our Beautiful Michigan Fall Family Room Tour

Yippee! Fall is in full swing here in SE Michigan, and the first frost advisory tonight is proof! With that being said, I really wanted to create a warm, cozy family room for my husband and I, to feel all those lovely, soothing, autumn vibes.… Read More

How to Create a Thrift Store Mirror Wall

Spring has finally arrived here in Michigan, but it is too darn cold to do much outside, so here I am still inside doing my decorating thing 😊. To set the stage so to speak...there's this very traditional style "den" or "sitting room" to the… Read More

How to Update a Master Bathroom with Emerald Green Paint

While searching for our empty-nester forever home, the master bathroom in the house we ended up buying, is really what sealed the deal. You see...at our very first "showing" I remember walking through the double doors into the rather large primary upstairs bathroom, and my… Read More

How to Paint a Thrift Store Frame with Eyeshadow

When you find a beautiful vintage frame with fabric matting at the thrift store, but you want it in a different color for a special photo, GRAB IT. Here's a very quick frame "painting" idea using something you probably have in your bathroom drawer in… Read More

Simple Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas

Welcome back after a little winter break to our first Valentine's Day in our new home ♥️. Let me ask you, is it silly for a fifty-five year old lady to display how much she loves her husband of 31 years, her grown children, and… Read More

Come see Our New Modern Master Bedroom Makeover

I truly never thought I could top our "Cozy Rustic Romantic Bedroom" from the old house, and guess what? I can't 😆! However, we were so ready for a change, and our NEW master bedroom at our new home is HUGE...so much so, I had… Read More

How to Have a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party

Have you ever considered inviting your friends and family over for a "Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party"? Does it sound like too much work? Well, I just might change your mind, pumpkin 🎃 ! You see...the perfect opportunity came together at our house when my sister-in-laws… Read More

How to Paint Your Garage Door Black

Here's a super fun & quick post I didn't plan to write so soon! You see, folks are asking for the information on the gorgeous black paint color we used on our garage (and our front door), so here I am on a Friday night… Read More

Beautiful Vintage Family Room Reveal

I will never forget the moment I walked through the front door of our new home before we knew it was "the one". The two story wall of windows that greeted me as I walked through to the family room captivated me instantly as I… Read More

Summer Sunset Tablescape and Update on Big Move

Happy summer to you all ☀️! Welcome to my "Summer Tablescape and Update on our Big Move" which also includes a sneak peek of our freshly painted and decorated fireplace and mantel which turned out way better than I ever imagined! Finally, officially out of… Read More

Two Story Family Room Accent Wall Makeover

I hope you still remember me? The redhead who LOVES to decorate 👩‍🦰 ? I am finally back with an update with our "big move", and I am also sharing our very first makeover in our new home!! We haven't moved in all the way… Read More

How to Decorate a Cute Apartment Door for Spring

Holy moly, there's only a few more weeks left in our apartment until we get into our new house! With that being said, the inside of the apartment is a disaster due to purging, organizing, and packing. However, our front apartment door looks like a… Read More

How to Create a Romantic Dinner Date in Bed

With Valentine's Day around the corner I couldn't resist sneaking in something a little romantic in our apartment. I opted away from the traditional red and pink and focused more on the mood in the room. If you enjoy lazy days or evenings in bed,… Read More

Sneak Peek at Our New House!

Drum roll please...after almost one year of studying the housing market day in and day out, we have finally settled on a very "big" decision. After months of searching not only on line, but also in person touring probably over 50 homes or more...we have… Read More

Let it Snow Inside Christmas Tour 2023

If you're a long time redheadcandecorate.com subscriber you may have noticed this year's "Let it Snow Inside Christmas Tour 2023" is extremely late, but I think worth the wait 😉! There isn't even one tiny snow flake out there today which is actually the first… Read More

Free Winter Wonderland Tree Giveaway

Well here we are, another December upon us, and I'm all wrapped up in a furry blanket with a heating pad 😆 hosting another cozy Christmas Giveaway. This is my way of showing my appreciation to you at the end of every year, with the… Read More

How to Make a Dollar Store Christmas Ice Wreath

Ice, ice, baby! This "Dollar Store Christmas Ice Wreath" turned out way prettier than I ever expected. In fact, I nearly gave up at first because it wasn't turning out the way I envisioned, and then my husband said, "You'll figure it out, you always… Read More

How to Make Mom’s Homemade Goulash Recipe

Hi, guys! I grew up eating my beautiful "Mom's Homemade Goulash Recipe" which was one of my most favorite comfort meals as a kid. This recipe comes to you with a heavy heart because it's only been about 1 year since I lost my mom… Read More

How to Hang a Beautiful Fall Forest Mural

I wanted something dramatically different, warm, and inviting for the backdrop behind our sofa to take us through the gorgeous months of autumn up here in Michigan. Because we presently live in an apartment with very few windows until we find our next home, I… Read More

Our New Brass & Black Living Room Lamps

Hello, there! How about a little retail therapy today? All kidding aside, I recently went to turn off the dimmer knob on one of our old lamps next to my spot on the sofa, and that baby was so HOT. To top it off, I… Read More

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