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How To: DIY Curtain Upgrade + (Other Curtain Panels I Love)
Last Fall, I upgraded the curtains in our front room with a little DIY... aka blood, sweat and tears (hah!). It took longer than I...
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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Gift Guide For The Creative, Entrepreneur In Your Life!
I think it goes without saying, but I am definitely the "creative one" in my family - I work full time in a design position, I have...
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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1st Time Homeowner Gift Guide... But Really, Great Gifts for Anyone
This should really be called "Gift Guide for New Homeowners, Newly Married, Been Married for 5 Years, The Cook, etc." - It's truly just a...
Dec 9, 20203 min read
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Gift Guide For "Him" - Husband, Dad, FIL, Brother...
Shopping for your spouse, or any "man" in your life, can be somewhat of a challenge... unless they tell you exactly what they want...
Dec 7, 20202 min read
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Homebody Gift Guide & All Things Cozy
2020: The year where many things were less than ideal and a lot of people started using their homes in ways they never thought they'd...
Nov 30, 20202 min read
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Gift Guide for Parents & In-Laws
Every year, around this time, I always ask myself (and my siblings), "what should I get mom?" or "what are you buying dad?" - because...
Nov 30, 20202 min read
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Small Business Saturday: Master List!
I think it goes without saying, but this Holiday season it's especially important to support small business, local or online! While many...
Nov 28, 20202 min read
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My Favorite Gift To Give: Ornaments
Growing up, every year, there would be three small boxes under our Christmas tree... and every year, my siblings and I would know what...
Nov 23, 20202 min read
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The Year of Organizing & My Favorite Products
I think its safe to say that 2020 has been the year of organizing... everyone was quarantined in their houses for at least three months -...
Oct 20, 20204 min read
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5 Years Married; What We Would Register For Today
Last month, around this time, we were celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary... and it got me thinking of how much we've changed and...
Oct 6, 20205 min read
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Our Fall Bucket List + A FREE Printable For You!
Fall is hands down my favorite season - I always say that its the main reason I could never live anywhere that's warm year round... as...
Oct 2, 20201 min read
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Small Talk: 5 Years Married, What I Packed For NOLA, My Favorite Coffee Cups & More!
Last weekend Nathan and I celebrated 5 years married - FIVE YEARS! Quite honestly, it feels weird to even type that out! I'm not quite...
Sep 12, 20204 min read
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House Plants & Planters That Look Great in Your Space
I often get asked if the plants in our house are real... and yes, 90% of them are! It's taken me some time to learn how to care for them,...
Sep 3, 20203 min read
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Small Talk: Our Family Room Plans, The “Found” DIY & More!
Last week I picked up a decorative ladder from Home Goods, to put in our Family Room, and shared how I felt this purchase would snowball...
Aug 29, 20203 min read
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New Hearth & Hand Collection: My Top 20 Picks
A new Hearth & Hand Collection is dropping at Target today (woohoo!!!) and if you're anything like me, you find it helpful when someone...
Aug 2, 20203 min read
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For The Plant Lover... Who Can't Keep Plants Alive - 40+ Faux Plants
Trust me... I get it. It has taken me a long time and lots of dying plants... (RIP) to figure out how to keep *certain* plants alive - I...
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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Backyard Patio: Update!
Reveal of what we've purchased so far, and update on the furniture situation & how our first party went with our new outdoor space!
Jun 17, 20206 min read
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A Round Up: Outdoor Fire Pits + The Scoop on Ours
In my opinion (& Nathan's too), nothing screams "Summer is right around the corner" better than the smell of a bonfire. Am I right? Last...
May 5, 20204 min read
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Creating The Perfect Outdoor Space (In Phases)
Maybe you've been saving up to create your perfect outdoor oasis... or maybe you can only spare enough for that dining set you want -...
Apr 22, 20203 min read
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Pet "Stuff" That (actually) Looks Good In Your Home
If you have a pet, it's probably no secret that you love them. Maybe you're borderline obsessed with them, have 400+ photos of them on...
Feb 26, 20203 min read
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