Every month, I get so many amazing questions over on Instagram — about the projects I’m working on, how I tackle them, what I’m using around the house, and even what I’m wearing. So I thought it would be fun (and helpful!) to start rounding them up right here on the blog so everything lives in one easy place.
Let’s jump into your January questions!
Q: Where is your blue sweatshirt from?
It’s from Alo! I love the neckline and the cropped fit. I got it in the color Winter Frost.
Q: What hairspray did you use on your collar?
Life hack: If you spray hairspray on your collar, it’ll keep your makeup from transferring. I used Tresemmé Hairspray, and my collar stayed clean!
Q: How do you nail something into drywall without glue?
This is one of my favorite little tricks: Angle your nails instead of nailing straight in.
When nails go in straight, boards can easily pull out of drywall. But when you angle them in opposite directions, it creates tension and holds the piece in place so much better — no glue needed!
Q: What materials can/can’t you use for fabric wallpaper?
For the starch method, thinner fabrics work best — like cotton sheets. Thick, stretchy, or textured fabrics don’t work as well.
Also, consider fabric thickness. If it’s see-through, make sure your wall color works underneath so it doesn’t affect your final look. If you want to use a thicker fabric, wallpaper paste is a better option.
If you’d like more details, I wrote a full tutorial here!
Q: What if the edges of the fabric wallpaper fray?
Totally fixable! You can go over the edges with more starch, caulk along the edges, or add trim for a finished look. All three options work beautifully.
Q: Where’s your daughter’s new rug from?
Loloi! The color and pattern are gorgeous!
Q: Any tips for installing flooring?
Yes! Here’s a quick breakdown:
Carpet Removal:
- Cut carpet and pad into sections
- Roll up in smaller pieces
- Remove tack strips with a trim puller and mallet
- Use pliers to remove staples
- Scrape and level floors if needed
Install:
- Score and snap boards for easier cuts
- Use a jigsaw around doors and lengthwise cuts
- Angle the tongue into the groove, lining up the side first, then the length
- Knock it in at an angle until boards lock and fall flat
- Leave ¼” around the room for expansion
I just tackled this project and shared it on my Instagram!
Q: What flooring did you use?
- Brand: Hewn Floors
- Product: Stoneform Flooring
- Color: Join from the Elite Collection
Q: What trim did you use around your baseboards?
I added stop trim around my baseboards — Interplast Group Building Products 3/8” x 1 1/8” x 7’ finished polystyrene stop trim from Lowe’s.
Q: Why don’t my miter shear cuts meet up?
This usually happens when the trim shifts or isn’t held flat while cutting. Holding the trim flat keeps it from shifting. If it shifts or you cut at an angle, the pieces won’t meet cleanly.
Here’s a method that helps when cutting smaller trim:
- First, mark where your cut needs to be.
- Then, move that mark to the back of the trim.
- Line that mark up just to the left of the blade.
- Hold the trim completely flat against the miter shears.
- Cut straight up and down.
This method works best on smaller trim. I also saved a video tutorial on January 20 for you to follow.
Keep The Questions Coming
I hope this was helpful! Thank you so much for always sending such thoughtful questions — keep them coming, and I’ll be back next month with another round of answers.