Time to start planting your flowering hydrangeas shrubs for endless Summer blooms.

Really I thought about calling this post, “How to Survive a Home Renovation” but I am trying to stay positive here people. We are in full swing renovation mode over here at the Kind of Coastal Cape Cod and while it might be too soon to tell, things are actually going quite smoothly! I have been documenting the progress over on our YOUTUBE channel so go take a peek if you are nosey like me! We are still a few months away from the finish line but I am happy to share the walls are up, the mechanical lines are moved and things are on schedule for a July finish.

While we begin this journey of renovating our own home I wanted to use this as an opportunity to walk you thru the step by step process we use here at VWI when we are planning projects of this scale. Save this post for future reference because we are sparing no detail when it comes to planning your own renovation! This 6 part series will show you how to get from the conceptual design plans to an actual finished space. If you love a good before and after then you are in the right place!

Want to freshen up your walls, but have a fear of wallpaper? Fear not friend, you are not alone. Whether your scared of seams, afraid of commitment of just want to do your own thing you can still make your walls look fresh to death WITHOUT wallpaper. Here are my top 3 ways to update your walls without wallpaper.

Welcome back to our new home series, 'What Does It Cost', where we break down just how much it'll cost to make your dream space a reality! Today, we are talking Living Rooms (appropriately named because it really is the heart of the home). If your family is anything like ours, you really do live in the living room. It is where we chit chat, entertain, read, relax, and celebrate. It is also one of the first major spaces you see when entering a home and sets the mood for the rest of the home. Keep reading to find our what we believe you should be spending to get the most out of your space!

Here at Valerie Wheeler Interiors, we have your back! Whether you are a client or a loyal blog reader ( thank you), we always want to ensure that your home and the pieces in it are the perfect fit. We all love to find a steal of a deal, but when it comes to home furnishings, cheaper is not always better! We believe in investing in high quality pieces that will withstand everyday living. We have broken down ,room-by-room, a range of what the staple pieces of furniture should cost you. We always strive to use quality made, timeless pieces in our designs. This guide is not meant to be anything but informational, everyone's mindset around money is unique. One thing we have found is decorating one room at time can help our clients feel more in control of their budget. In lieu of buying random pieces for each room of your home and still feeling like things are unfinished, why not try to complete a space down to the very last detail before moving on to the next? Keep reading for our Room Investment Guide and stay tuned for more room break downs.

We created this tablescape for the holiday edition of Annapolis Home Magazine a few years ago and it is still one of our most beloved images for our team and readers! So this week we thought we would share a quick and easy DIY for how you can create these dried orange slices at home to help recreate this fresh and festive tablescape. Keep reading to find out how. It is way easier than you would think!

With the changing of seasons I always have the urge to take on some sort of project at home. Typically Fall is overwhelmingly busy with work that I never quite get the chance to focus on our own home because client work comes first. Well I found a way to sneak a little bit of work into my own project. This Fall I am participating in ONE ROOM CHALLENGE to revamp my garden shed into a multi-purpose space to create, garden and occasionally just sneak away for some much needed me time!

Our latest English-chic kitchen reveal is live! When we first met with this client it was one of those moments where our design spirits instantly aligned. We both knew that we HAD TO HAVE these timeless Euro-chic harlequin floors. Once that selection was made, the rest of the design details quickly came together as we wanted to complement the marble floors rather than compete.

Reveal days are the best days! Sadly because of all of the shipping set backs and supply shortages, big reveals are few and far between. We recently finalized our first commercial job with the amazing Meg Fox. Together, we brought her vision to life and created a luxe, feminine, and glam space for her brand new med spa. Whether you want to pump up your pout or iron out those fine lines, Meg Fox Aesthetics is your one stop shop for all of your cosmetic needs.

We have always been a fan of a good wallpaper moment, but if you read our recent post, Interior Design Trends You Will Be Seeing In 2022, you would know that wallpaper is no longer reserved for your old Aunt Bettys sitting room. It is now a great accent to any space and adds that extra somethin' somethin'. Keep reading for our favorite places to score the perfect roll for your home!

Some my argue that the bathroom is, in fact, the heart of the home. It is where we get ready to take on the day ahead, and then promptly wash it all away. A timeless bathroom design can add a lot of value to your home, and we are sharing just how much it will cost to revamp your space, and make your dream bathroom a reality!

We take our gift wrapping game very seriously over her at Valerie Wheeler Interiors. We believe that the presentation is half the fun of receiving a gift and putting time and effort into thoughtfully wrapping a gift feels good for the gift receiver! Keep reading for some gift wrapping inspo and some of our favorite places to pick up our gift wrapping essentials!

Store bought holiday wreaths are CANCELED. We are only making fresh wreaths from here on out! Making this holiday wreath was such a fun and festive activity to do during the weekend and it was easier to make than you'd expect! We were able to repurpose extra clippings from our garland and tree plus some clippings from trees in the yard for this wreath. Keep reading to see how you can make a fresh holiday wreath from home using fresh greenery that you probably have laying around the house this holiday season!

We are rounding out our Holiday Gift Guides with our stocking stuffer picks for the guys on your shopping list. We made sure to get our gift guides live in time for all of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. We have everything from cozy camping socks to in-home barber shop essentials! Keep reading for some of the gifts that we're popping into stockings this holiday season.

We can officially say 'IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR'!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and loved ones! Now that we have gotten over the first hump of the holiday season, it is really time to buckle down and start checking off our holiday shopping list. Today, we are sharing our gift giving picks for the guys in your life. We have you covered with everything from spirits to wellness gadgets. Everything on our Gift Guide is currently on mega sale so happy shopping!

We were not messing around when we said we did all of the shopping for you! For this weeks gift guide, we're talking stocking stuffers. Stockings are maybe our favorite part of Christmas morning! You can stuff them with everything from quirky knick-knacks to heartfelt treasures. Keep reading for our stocking stuffer picks that any woman would love!

It is officially the most wonderful time of the year, so you know what that means; It is gift guide time!!! Not trying to brag or anything, but we can give a pretty good gift during the Holiday Season, and luckily for you, we're sharing some of our top gift giving picks that any woman is sure to love. From cook wear to some serious bling, we have you covered. We will be rolling out more gift guides leading up to the big day so stay tuned. Happy shopping and we hope you have a very merry holiday season!

We just took down the spooky cob webs and Halloween lanterns from our front porch and now IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME, BABY! We are bring you the gift guides a little bit early this year so you'll have plenty of time to shop for your loved ones this Holiday season. Today, we are sharing our gift giving picks for the gardening lovers in your life. Keep reading for our green thumb approved finds!

It is Mums season and we couldn't be happier about it! For us, mums symbolize the start of the holiday season and are a welcoming addition to any home. We get it, gardening can be a daunting task, but the amazing thing about mums is how incredibly easy they are to care for! Today, we are sharing our tips and tricks to keep your mums healthy and thriving all season long!