Updating the Boob Light for less than $50!
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Updating the Boob Light for less than $50!

When we first moved into our home, every ceiling light fixture in the house was a boob light. In every room, hallway, and bathroom, a boob light had been installed. You know the one, the dreaded boob light. They are super cheap and have been around for years but that sure doesn't make them pretty!

If you have an unsightly light fixture in your home too, updating doesn't mean that it has to cost you a lot of money. I've rounded up some of my favorite boob light replacements - all under $50.

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A Christmas Brunch Tablescape + Menu Idea
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A Christmas Brunch Tablescape + Menu Idea

Can you believe that Christmas is just right around the corner?! Our family originally had plans to travel this year for the holidays so I wasn’t planning on creating a tablescape this year. But since then, we've decided to stay home as I'm 8 months pregnant with our baby girl!

As our plans have changed, we've decided to host a Christmas Day brunch. Read on if you want to see what we have planned!

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Creative Ways to Hang Stockings When You Don't Have a Mantle
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Creative Ways to Hang Stockings When You Don't Have a Mantle

As our little family continues to grow and we are awaiting the arrival of our second child, I've had to get creative with ways to display our Christmas stockings. Over the years, I've tried several ways to creatively display our stockings to recreate that perfect Christmas scene without the mantle or the fireplace. See what I’ve come up with!

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5 Simple Tips for Easy Thanksgiving Decorating
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5 Simple Tips for Easy Thanksgiving Decorating

With October coming to a close it's time to turn our focus to one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. I love this time of year not only because it finally starts cooling down in Florida but also because of all of the opportunities to hangout with family and friends. This year I'm excited to be hosting Thanksgiving dinner and as a true home decor blogger, I'm already planning my decor!

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Simple Thanksgiving Tablescapes Roundup
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Simple Thanksgiving Tablescapes Roundup

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to show you some simple Thanksgiving tablescapes to help inspire you to create your own as you celebrate the day with family and friends. There's something about a nicely decorated table that brings people together to enjoy a beautiful meal.

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7 Home Decorating Mistakes (and how to fix them)
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7 Home Decorating Mistakes (and how to fix them)

I'm a believer that decorating your home doesn't have to be a stressful process, but something that's fun as you work on making your house into a home. If you are having difficulty decorating your space, you may be committing one of the following decorating mistakes. Read on to find out what they are and how to fix them.

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10 Outdoor Rugs to Give your Patio an Instant Refresh
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10 Outdoor Rugs to Give your Patio an Instant Refresh

One of my favorite ways to update a room is by starting with an area rug and my outdoor space is no different. Selecting the right area rug can instantly update your space and bring in some color, it can help you create different living spaces in large areas, and allow you to brighten up a small room. Outdoor rugs have come a long way and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites to help you freshen up your space this summer.

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The Best Little to No Money Home Decor Updates
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The Best Little to No Money Home Decor Updates

Since purchasing our first home, my husband and I have spent countless of evenings looking through inspiration pictures dreaming about how we would like to make our new house into our home. It's easy to get a little carried away as you dream of the decor that you would like to have in your home. We've had to get creative when trying to update our home, read on to learn all our tips on decorating with little to no money. 

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