Alyssa Martin Home

Alyssa Martin Home Home, interior design, and renovation. Updating our cozy Oklahoma cottage one DIY at a time.

10/17/2026

My friend Ms. Rhonda asked me to help her with her home, and of course, I was thrilled!

When I arrived, I asked her what she was hoping to replace.

She said, “Nothing! I just want to use what I have, but I think it can be better.”
MUSIC to my ears. 🙌🏼 My fave kind of design!

We moved a console from her dining room to an empty wall in her kitchen. We swapped chairs from her living room to her eating nook. We created a gallery wall with meaningful art we found scattered throughout her home. We traded a square end table for a round one to soften the space. We cleared surfaces, grouped her purple dish collection, moved lamps, and rehung art at the right height.

These changes transformed her space, and it cost her exactly ZERO dollars.

And THIS is why I always recommend shopping your own home and figuring out what's actually missing BEFORE you spend money on new things.

Once we'd made the most of what she already had, we could see exactly where spending a little money would make the biggest impact: Roman shades in her kitchen, a rug, and a new chandelier in her dining room.

The goal isn't to never buy anything new. It's to stop spending money on things that aren't solving the problem and start making intentional choices that make your home better.

And if you'd love help transforming your own home (without renovating or spending a fortune), that's exactly why I created The Room-by-Room Edit!

It's a 10-day guided experience to rework, repurpose, and refresh the spaces in your home — with practical design tips, budget-friendly ideas, and help making your home feel more intentional, collected, and cozy.

Doors open October 26, and we'll kick things off November 2! You can follow along with the community in real time or work through the challenge at your own pace.

Comment CHALLENGE to join the interest list! You'll get more info and access to an exclusive early-bird price if you decide to join when doors open.

P.S. The shades are ordered, so stay tuned for an update on her kitchen! 👀

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If you’re new here, Hi! My name is Alyssa. I’m a SAHM of three kids, I love DIY and design and I’m trying to create a home I love at a price (and pace) we can afford. Around here you’ll find practical design tips, budget-friendly DIYs, gardening inspiration, and everything in between as we transform our cozy cottage one project at a time. If you have a normal house, a modest budget, an appreciation for classic design and want to create a home you truly love, this space is for you!

Before you add another thing to your cart, let’s take a step back. 👀One thing I’ve learned while updating our home is th...
10/15/2026

Before you add another thing to your cart, let’s take a step back. 👀

One thing I’ve learned while updating our home is that making a space feel better doesn’t always mean spending more money.

Sometimes it means removing the things that aren’t working. Rearranging what you already own. Fixing the lighting. Or finally hanging that piece of art that’s been leaning against the wall for six months.

It’s easy to look at a room we don’t love and immediately start making a shopping list. But if we don’t understand why the room isn’t working, we can spend a whole lot of money and still feel like something is missing.

My goal is to help you create a home you love without feeling like you need a bigger budget, a complete renovation, or a new house altogether.

Make the most of what you have, THEN decide what you need. 🤎

And if you’re ready for a little help figuring out what to do in your own home, that’s exactly why I created the (yes, still unnamed 🤪) Challenge!

We’ll spend 10 days going room by room, learning practical design tips and making simple changes that make a big impact. You’ll have attainable daily tasks, a community to encourage you, and a plan for what to tackle next.

We start November 2, and I can’t wait to work through this together!

Comment CHALLENGE to join the interest list and get access to early-bird pricing. No commitment, just gets you access to the discounted rate!

If you’re in a busy season of life, I see you, because I’m right there with you, sister. 🤎 But let’s not let it stop us ...
10/14/2026

If you’re in a busy season of life, I see you, because I’m right there with you, sister. 🤎 But let’s not let it stop us from creating a home we love!

Home is meant to be a sanctuary, a haven. A place where we can rest at the end of a long day and our kids feel free to be themselves. And while Pinterest boards and perfectly curated social media photos can make us feel behind in so many areas of life, I want you to know that you aren’t. Your home doesn’t have to be finished to be loved.

My goal is to do a little something for my home every day. Sometimes that’s five minutes (most days, if we’re being honest 😂), and sometimes it’s three hours. But over time, those small, intentional efforts add up to real progress.

And I’m not necessarily talking about spending money or starting another big project. I’m talking about taking small steps to make your house feel more like the home you want it to be.

If you’d like a little help getting started, I’ve created a challenge to help you do just that. We’ll spend 10 days going room by room, making small changes that make a big impact. No renovations, no overwhelming to-do lists, and no pressure to have it all figured out. Just practical steps to help you love the home you have, use the things you already own, and make intentional changes that transform your spaces.

Doors open October 26 for the waitlist, and waitlisters get a special discounted price!

Comment CHALLENGE below, and I’ll send you the link to join the waitlist! 🤎

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If you’re new here, Hi! My name is Alyssa. I’m a SAHM of three kids, I love DIY and design and I’m trying to create a home I love at a price (and pace) we can afford. Around here you’ll find practical design tips, budget-friendly DIYs, gardening inspiration, and everything in between as we transform our cozy cottage one project at a time. If you have a normal house, a modest budget, an appreciation for classic design and want to create a home you truly love, this space is for you! Alyssa Martin | DIY & Home Design

One thing I’ve learned while updating our 1970s cottage is that creating a home you love takes time. A LOT of time. 😂We’...
10/13/2026

One thing I’ve learned while updating our 1970s cottage is that creating a home you love takes time. A LOT of time. 😂

We’re seven years into this house, and there are still projects on the list, things I’d love to change, and rooms that aren’t quite where I want them to be yet.

But I don’t want to spend all my time wishing our home were different instead of enjoying what it is right now.

I want to make the most of what we have. Work with our budget. Get creative. Learn to see the potential in things we already own. And make small changes that add up to a home that feels more like us.

You don’t have to have your forever home, a massive budget, or a degree in interior design to create a home you love. 🤎

But I get it - it can be overwhelming and hard to know where to even start. And that’s exactly why I created this challenge!

We’re spending 10 days going room by room, making simple, budget-friendly changes that make a real difference. I’ll give you daily tasks, practical design tips, and a plan to help you make progress without feeling like you need to renovate your entire house.

We start November 2, and the waitlist gets access to a special early-bird price!

Comment CHALLENGE and I’ll send you the link to join the waitlist. Let’s make the most of the homes we have!

Sure, I like real art too. But I think we can do better than the mass-produced printed art you find at department stores...
10/08/2026

Sure, I like real art too. But I think we can do better than the mass-produced printed art you find at department stores, don’t you think?

What if we filled our walls with things that would otherwise be stuffed into the long-lost abyss of a junk drawer, attic box, or filing cabinet?

My favorite trick is to thrift frames, add an affordable mat, and frame the pieces you’ve already collected instead of buying something new just to fill a wall.

This is the kind of thing I mean when I talk about making your house feel more like you. Not spending a fortune. Not replacing everything. Just being more intentional with what you already have and finding little ways to make your home feel collected, personal, and loved.

If you want to skip the thrifting part, comment FRAMES and I’ll send you a roundup of frames I love at different price points.

ALSOOOOOO… in case you haven’t heard, this is exactly the kind of thing we’ll be working through in my Fall Challenge—simple, intentional changes that can make a big difference in the house you already have, so you can love it even more before the holidays.

10 days + room-by-room guidance + actionable assignments + curated links/finds + community/accountability + coaching from me + a clear plan for what to do next (when time and budget allow).

Comment CHALLENGE to get on the waitlist!

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Images in examples are found on Pinterest.

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Hi! My name is Alyssa. I’m a SAHM of three kids, I love DIY and design and I’m trying to create a home I love at a price (and pace) we can afford. Around here you’ll find practical design tips, budget-friendly DIYs, gardening inspiration, and everything in between as we transform our cozy cottage one project at a time. If you have a normal house, a modest budget, an appreciation for classic design and want to create a home you truly love, this space is for you! Alyssa Martin | DIY & Home Design

10/05/2026

Apparently 36 is the age flower frogs make it onto the birthday list, but I honestly couldn’t be more secure in this decision. 😂

NOT SHOWN was the bag of candles to last me the entire fall and winter season, plus my fave snacks (peanut m&ms and payday if you’re wondering LOL). My kitchen got a little birthday glow-up, and I can’t even express how excited I am about every other random little thing in this haul…especially the card from my 9-year-old. 😍

My people love me, and the feeling is mutual. And also, get yourself a friend who buys you jewelry in France.

All the links can be found here:

https://liketk.it/6p89I
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If you’re new here, Hi! My name is Alyssa. I’m a SAHM of three kids, I love DIY and design and I’m trying to create a home I love at a price (and pace) we can afford. Around here you’ll find practical design tips, budget-friendly DIYs, gardening inspiration, and everything in between as we transform our cozy cottage one project at a time. If you have a normal house, a modest budget, an appreciation for classic design and want to create a home you truly love, this space is for you! Alyssa Martin | DIY & Home Design

10/05/2026

Dreaming of chocolate 🤎

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Hi! My name is Alyssa. I’m a SAHM of three kids, I love DIY and design and I’m trying to create a home I love at a price (and pace) we can afford. Around here you’ll find practical design tips, budget-friendly DIYs, gardening inspiration, and everything in between as we transform our cozy cottage one project at a time. If you have a normal house, a modest budget, an appreciation for classic design and want to create a home you truly love, this space is for you! Alyssa Martin | DIY & Home Design

If you’ve been wanting to love your home more but don’t know where to start, this is for you. 🤎I’m creating a Fall Chall...
10/04/2026

If you’ve been wanting to love your home more but don’t know where to start, this is for you. 🤎

I’m creating a Fall Challenge to help you make meaningful changes in the home you already have before hosting season hits.

Over 10 days, I’ll walk you through your home room by room with simple, tangible tasks you can actually do in a short amount of time. Oh, and we’ll have a ton of FUN along the way!

You’ll get:

• 10 days of practical design guidance + actionable tasks
• A room-by-room plan to help you see your home differently
• Budget-friendly ideas and recommendations
• Tips for making your home feel more intentional, cozy + collected
• Guidance on using what you already own before buying more
• A clear vision + action plan for what to tackle next when time and budget allow
• Personal coaching + support from me
• A community of women doing it alongside you

And because I know budgets are real: early-bird pricing will be $37 for the waitlist, then $57 regular price.

If you want in, comment CHALLENGE and I’ll send you the link to get on the waitlist. 🤎

And regarding that gallery wall, if you want a round up some of my favorite frames at different price points, comment FRAMES and I’ll send those your way!

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