Deep in the heart of Texas, Chip and Joanna Gaines transform ugly houses into welcoming family homes. Now, in the second season of their HGTV makeover show, Fixer Upper, they tell Life:Beautiful readers the secrets to a truly beautiful home.

Handmade candles with golden accents add warmth and sparkle to your home.

Sweet dreams are made of these: a bedroom and bed designed for quality sleeping, healthy habits that encourage rest and putting your trust in the Lord.

Old glass shelves get a practical and playful makeover.

Organize your clothing and accessories with these smart storage solutions for an orderly and beautiful closet space.

Oh baby! How we long to see that sweet face! Nine months pass, sometimes in a blur and other times with agonizing slowness. We wait, we dream, we pray, head shaking and mind spinning at both the profound blessing and the great unknown. We try to anticipate what it will be like to hold that precious little one in our arms, feel that breath on our cheek. The good news is that even when sleep is elusive or all parenting questions have to wait for good answers, your baby can rest, play and dream well in a nursery created just for him or her. With smart choices, you can create a cozy space that will transition through the years, taking your babe from infancy to childhood.

Old things become new when recycled with a fresh dose of imagination and a splash or more of paint, waking up an outdoor space with a bright contemporary look.

Personalize your home with pleasingly clutter-free photo arrangements showcasing the people you adore.

Put away the plaid and pull out the brights. Sunny day picnics are livelier with boldly colored accessories in kid-loving yellow, green, orange and blue.

Store your photos like a pro. There are several ways to do this, but our favorite way keeps it simple.

Throws are for cuddling. Toss one onto a love seat and it lands just so, an open invitation to relax.

These three stylish solutions for a smartly designed entryway require little money or time.

Let soothing mint colors fill your life with serenity.

Thick or thin, cabana or pin, stripes are a hot trend for everything around the house. Freshen your home decor with stripe projects and accessories. We show you how.

Container gardens dazzle with color and life, transforming any space into an echo of Eden.

The sun is shining and this season's pillows are calling.

Metamorphosis isn’t just for caterpillars—it also happens when you transform a space with one of these elegant butterfly-inspired crafts.

A dash of Dazzling Blue and a pinch of Paloma—let this season’s Pantone mix of soft pastels and wild brights flavor your kitchen décor with fun.