JLilyDesigns, Raleigh, NC (2026)

I believe everyone deserves a beautiful home. I blend design expertise with an artist’s creativity & a mom’s practicality–making designer living achievable on any budget.

06/11/2026

No-this Amazon light fixture is not actually a Clapper light, but the transformation did make me dramatically applaud in my own laundry room...by myself.

Let’s face it, I can avoid this room as much as I want, but that won’t change that besides the bathroom, this is probably the most-frequented room in our home (when we are fully awake). So we might as well make it nicer.

I’ve been slowly trying to make this room feel less “forgotten utility closet” and more “cute little space I don’t completely avoid,” and this light made a bigger difference than I was expecting.

Comment LIGHT and I’ll send you the deets!

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06/10/2026

This is what happens when your designer brain has a very specific vision… but your mom brain is trying to be selective about where the budget actually goes.

I don’t craft because I’m crafty. I craft because I’m picky.

I love a good splurge when it’s worth it, but sometimes the expensive look I want is something I can recreate with the right finish, texture, scale, and a little stubbornness.

So for the little custom-looking details? Sometimes the answer is hot glue, spray paint, rope, ribbon, and saving the splurge for something else.

👉Follow for picky designer DIYs that get the expensive look for less.

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06/10/2026

It’s not that complicated to create the calm you crave from the coastal style-I’m breaking it down to 2 elements.

The cool part is you can dial up these soft textures, sun-washed tones + woven details for as much or as little relaxed coastal feel as you like. And if you’ve got style- commitment phobia (like me), you can easily swap these out.

These are budget-friendly finds I either own and love, or would personally recommend as a designer, for creating that breezy beach-house feeling without the beach-house spend.

Comment COASTAL and I’ll send you the links!

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06/08/2026

Don’t be like me and ignore the obvious culprit in the room…

The ugly hookups were definitely not helping things, but the lighting was quietly making the entire space look strange — very much like a utility closet with appliances.

I actually started to hate all of the finishes in here, and I’m realizing now that the lighting was a big part of the problem.

We finally swapped out the old fixture this weekend for one I was gifted a while back, and honestly, I’m annoyed I waited this long.

The softer, warmer lighting made the whole room feel happier almost instantly.

It’s still not finished. Not even close. I have big plans for this room and a few other little “quick projects” planned that will absolutely not be quick. 😆

But this one change made the room feel like it’s finally heading somewhere.

👉Comment SHOP for this beautiful, affordable light fixture.

👉Follow your designer friend who decorates on a budget.

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06/07/2026

Tell me the truth: would you buy it, or did I ruin it for you?

It even opens up…so the similarities are pretty striking.

06/04/2026

Don't replace your sofa… yet.

If your couch cushions are starting to sink, try this first.

Slide a memory foam mattress topper inside the cushions. It adds structure and support and can bring tired cushions back to life without the cost of a new sofa.

I tried this in my own home nearly five years ago, and the cushions are still holding up!

One tip: not all mattress toppers work well for this hack. The thickness, material and size make a big difference depending on your sofa.
Comment SOFA below and I’ll send you the ones that will work the best.

Would you try this or just buy new? My husband would wait until the saggy cushions kissed the floor before crossing over to team "new couch" 😆

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