Jesse Coulter

I've always said, give me one chance on a reality TV show and I'll become a star. Well my chance came AND it didn't happen. I may not be a reality star, but I did get an amazing garage out of it! Read more for a behind the scenes look and before and after photos.

It's officially Spring and all I want to do is clean my house. Well, not really, but I wish it would magically be clean 24/7. A lot of people ask me how I keep my house so clean with small children, and today I've partnered with Wayfair to share a few of my cleaning and organizing secrets!

Back in the early Fall I saw a TV show casting call for first time homeowners in the Austin area who wanted to update a space/room in their home, so you better believe I applied! The application sent by the casting company took me almost two hours to fill out, but in my head I knew it would be worth it if we were chosen. I submitted my living room, garage, and master closet to be considered. We kept moving on to the next round of the process, and I had to submit measurements of our spaces, videos, photos and lots of details of each room. Alex complained (even though he did nothing), and I excitedly kept providing what they needed. We had a Skype call with the casting company, and they sent that video off to the production team that would be shooting the show. As you can guess, they liked us and we were chosen!!!

This year I've scaled back when it comes to decorating for Christmas. I decided to keep it simple when it came to our mantel and went with a black, white, red and green Scandinavian theme. Check out details about my inspiration and why I kept it simple!

Photo by Brooke Taelor

Fall is officially here, and even though it may not feel like it in Texas I'm mentally preparing for cool nights outside!

It's no secret October is my favorite month of the year. I love decorating my home to celebrate Halloween and this year I headed to At Home (home decor superstore) to find the perfect items! I'm sharing with you 5 easy ways to decorate for October's spooky and fun holiday!

Photos by Brooke Taelor Photography

Even though I'm a HUGE fan of color, I've decorated most of my home with neutrals. I do this because when I started decorating I was not great at picking out decor, plus I like being able to easily mix and match pieces.

Turner's bedroom is my exception! The walls and most of his furniture are neutral, but everything else has a pop of color and I love it. His room makes me so happy, and I enjoy spending time reading and playing with him there. 

Photo: Brooke Taelor Photography

You might not think twice about your end tables but decorating a small space like this can make a big impact in bringing life to your home. Here are my tips on decorating your end tables!

Photo Brooke Taelor Photography

There's no doubt I enjoy entertaining. I love planning a party, but it can be stressful prepping the day of especially when you throw watching kiddos in to the mix.  I learned the hard way of how long it takes to prepare for a party on a Saturday when you're taking care of 3 young kiddos.

If you want to have friends over but you're easily overwhelmed by planning and hosting parties, I've got the perfect solution for you. Throw a simple wine and cheese party! Here are a few tips on how to put together a no-fuss get together with your friends!

Photos by Brooke Taelor Photography

Photo by Passion Fruit & Prunes

I can be easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to updating your yard, but today I'm here to give you some ideas! You may not have the greenest grass or prettiest plants, but these tips can help give your yard a fresh look.

1. ) CREATE AN INVITING ENVIRONMENT:

I'm blessed to have wonderful neighbors that I enjoy spending time outside with almost every day.  Kids run from yard to yard playing, and often times the adults are searching for a place to sit down and relax.  By setting up a comfy and inviting spot in my front yard, I welcome those moments for conversation and fellowship. These chairs are comfy and modern, and I added a pop of color with this retro side table for drinks and snacks.

Don't mind my filthy sidewalk ; )

When Alex and I found out we were having TWINS, I immediately started thinking about transitioning Turner from his crib to a toddler bed. I loved the look of small toddler beds (specifically the Jenny Lind style), but we had a small budget. I moved in a twin bed frame from our guest bedroom (removed the box spring) and voila....he loved it! He was 2 1/2 at the time, and wasn't crawling out of his crib at all. Thankfully the transition was quite easy.

We didn't change up much when going from a nursery to a "big boy room". We kept the glider, frames, but took out the changing table and added a dresser (our largest purchase). There isn't really a theme to the room, other than a few bits and pieces of our travels. I incorporated a London Bus Bank from Alex's childhood and a $10 world map from Ikea.  We had thrifted the large red "T" before Turner was even before, so I was elated to finally hang it on the wall! I'm usually not a fan of red, but it works in Turner's room, especially with the sock monkey quilt hand made by Turner's great grandmother.

His closet is still a work in process, but we have a vintage basket for laundry, metal baskets for different types of toys (trying to teach him organization), and space for wipes/diapers (because we are still in the process of potty training). We also store extra books and shoes in the closet. Maybe one day I'll show you photos ; )

Now, NOT every room in my entire house is gray. My laundry room was painted using Sherwin-Williams SEA SALT.

Find a full tour of my home here or search the hashtag #THECOULTERHOME on Instagram.