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Quick 30-Minute Home Reset for When You Feel Overwhelmed
If you are the type of person who vacuums every day and can’t settle until your house is spotless, then read no further. But if you’re just looking for a simple way regain control of your home’s chaos without a 3-hour cleaning marathon, a quick 30-minute home reset might be…
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Why I Stopped Buying New Decor (And Shop My Home Instead)
I’ll be real with you, I haven’t bought new decor in what seems like forever. Over a year. Because….budget, job, kids, life in general. But the ultimate reality is that I haven’t wanted to. *GASP* I know — you’re visiting a home decor blog with posts mostly about home decor…
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A New, Slower Direction for 2026: Finding Myself Again
Why I’ve been quiet and what’s changing this year. This moment is what I want 2026 to look like for me…slower, peaceful, grounded. Because my reality hasn’t looked like this in… a while. The last year has felt full, busy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright chaotic. I’ve tried to cram too…
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Achieve the Perfect Greige Finish For Stunning Results Every Time
This is it—the perfect greige furniture finish I’ve been searching for! I’ve used it on several projects with different wood types, and the result has been gorgeous each time. I’ve used it on my 100-year-old barn wood and fresh-from-Home Depot pine, and the color has turned out very consistent. This…
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Why Reclining Furniture Might Be Cooler Than You Think
Let’s be honest—reclining furniture gets a bad rap in the design world. Scrolling through social media makes you think that for your house to look pretty, you have to have gorgeous white stationary furniture. This anti-recliner culture is making your inner decor enthusiast now cringe over having reclining furniture. But…
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Fall and Halloween Decorations From the Dollar Tree
Can you believe we are nearing the end of September already?! It’s been a busy month in our house between school and my daughter’s birthday – I swear I blinked and it was nearly over. And I can’t even count how many times my son has asked when their Halloween…
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My Kitchen Remodel Regrets and How to Avoid Them
A kitchen remodel is a big deal, as the kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the home. When a kitchen isn’t designed just right, it can cause some serious regrets down the road. I survived a live-in kitchen remodel, and am bummed to admit that my kitchen…
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Ceiling Fans in the Home Debate: Pros and Cons
If you’re building a home, remodeling, or just thinking about replacing a ceiling fan in your home, you may be wondering if ceiling fans are a thing of the past. There are arguments that go both ways on this topic. But the ultimate decision comes down to personal preference, so…
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Transform An Outdated Ceiling Fan in 7 Simple Steps
An outdated ceiling fan in an otherwise beautifully styled home can be a real eyesore. That’s how I have felt about the ceiling fan in my living room for a couple of years. I built my beloved corner fireplace, updated paint and baseboards, installed new flooring, and even got a…
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One Room Challenge | Week 1: Boy’s Bedroom Before
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the announcement a while back that I signed up for the Spring 2022 One Room Challenge. This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and I am so excited to be joining in as a guest participant and redoing my…
