Growing Up Kemper is where creativity meets practicality, offering you a treasure trove of DIY inspiration, budget-friendly home decor tips, and tools to transform any space into a dream home. This blog proves that personalizing your home doesn’t have to break the bank. From step-by-step project guides to seasonal decor ideas and even a comprehensive Home Remodel Planner, I want to empower you to tackle home improvements with confidence and style. Whether you're looking for inspiration or actionable advice, Growing Up Kemper is your go-to destination for all things home and heart. VIEW MORE
New Project: Master Bathroom Refresh
One space in my home I have barely touched is my master bedroom, and most people would agree that they have been the same within their own homes. We focus on kids rooms, guest areas, places we live and function the majority of our days. And we neglect our own personal sanctuaries to the very end VIEW MORE
A Classic Christmas Front Porch: Plaid, Bells & Evergreens
There’s something about a classic Christmas porch that feels instantly magical—like stepping into a holiday Hallmark movie. This year, I leaned all the way into traditional reds, deep greens, oversized bells, and that timeless Home Alone-ish charm. And honestly? It might be my favorite porch VIEW MORE
A Classic Christmas Home Tour: Plaids, Reds, Greens & All the Cozy Things
Every year, without fail, I find myself reaching for the same Christmas staples: rich plaids, deep greens, timeless reds, and those layered-in textures that make your home feel like it’s straight out of a Ralph Lauren holiday catalog. And lucky for me… classic Christmas is having a serious moment VIEW MORE
How I Turned Wasted Space Into Under-Deck Storage With a DIY Corrugated Ceiling
We FINALLY completed a massive deck expansion - going from roughly 15' x 18' to a 40' x 18' deck. We built on, we maneuvered the stairs to better fit our yard and the natural flow of our space and finally was able to finish it all off with a new coat of solid stain. But what was bothering me VIEW MORE
How to Transform Any Wall with Easy Peel‑&‑Stick Wood Slat Panels
In between large projects (ahem...finishing my deck), I love to do "quick win" projects. Ones that require little to no tools and makes an instant impact to my home. Recently, I shared on Instagram that most BUDGET-FRIENDLY and SIMPLE peel and stick wood slat panels that could fool anyone into VIEW MORE
Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape to Stun Your Dinner Guests
It's almost Halloween, which means Christmas decorating is right around the corner, right? We're going to see beautiful garlands and twinkle lights filling our social media feeds come Saturday. And believe me, I'm ready for it more than most. However, there is still Thanksgiving to think about and VIEW MORE
Halloween Porch Decor: Front Porch Inspiration
There’s something about decorating for Halloween that brings out my inner kid — the part of me that gets giddy over skeletons on the lawn, hanging witch hats that seem to float midair, and spiders so big they make the mailman hesitate for a second. This year, I leaned into a VIEW MORE
Faux Fall Flower Arch + Fall Front Porch
As I was thinking about what I wanted to do with my front porch this year, I kept coming back to the feeling that I didn't just want to load my porch with mums and pumpkins and call it good. My front porch has plain white posts against a white house. Now don't get me wrong, I've done some really VIEW MORE
Kitchen Refresh + Curtarra Curtain Review
For all of you that have been here for awhile, you know that our very small, very outdated 1985 kitchen got a real thorough remodel in 2018. Walls knocked down, an island installed, and new cabinetry and pantry that grew our storage tenfold within the space. But that kitchen remodel came along VIEW MORE
DIY No-Sew Cafe Curtains
I'm on a mission to warm up my kitchen with some color and character. When we remodeled back in 2018, I was working with a kitchen with a small footprint and dirt. Nothing felt open, nothing felt clean, and nothing felt bright and airy. So I did what anyone that is feeling claustrophobic does and VIEW MORE
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