5 Simple and Easy ways I reimagine my Home when I'm ready for a Change
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5 Simple and Easy ways I reimagine my Home when I'm ready for a Change

Bored with your home decor? I feel you. Ever since I was a little girl, I remember at least twice a year I would get bored with my bedroom and beg my mom to let me rearrange, paint, decorate my space. Thankfully, she was always up for letting me experiment with my room. As I grew up and got my first apartment, I remember spending hours thinking up ways to change up my space. Now that I have my own home, I get to play with my decor all the time

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Needing a little help with Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Look no further, I’ve compiled a list of all things Valentine’s or a just because present. There’s a little something for that special person in your life no matter what your budget.

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Roundup: Decorative Vases
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Roundup: Decorative Vases

One of the most understated pieces of decor are decorative vases. Not only can they be used to hold your flowers, but also used in the kitchen to decorate your countertops while holding your favorite cooking utensils, or by themselves to add some height and volume to your surface.

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Creating a Sitting Area in our Primary Bedroom
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Creating a Sitting Area in our Primary Bedroom

As a homebody, my bedroom has always been the spot in our home that I gravitate towards when I just need some time alone or just need to cozy up and relax for a while.  Making this space feel cozy and inviting has always been my goal but with the daily activities of our family and just life in general, it was starting to feel like a forgotten space. So today I'm sharing how I've refreshed our bedroom with pieces that we already owned while getting rid of some that just didn't work for us. 

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Garage Workout Area + Organization Tips
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Garage Workout Area + Organization Tips

Since having our little one, we've been wanting a place that we could go to easily go to exercise. We weren't willing to give up room inside the house for our little home gym, so the garage was the only space available. We also wanted to make sure that we would still be able to park both our cars in the garage - with a two car garage, this was no easy feat. Read on to see our finished space!

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A Casual Thanksgiving Tablescape
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A Casual Thanksgiving Tablescape

Today I want to share with you my Thanksgiving tablescape. I put this table together with decorations I already had on hand just used them in new ways. There’s something about challenging yourself to not buying anything new that forces you to see your decor in new ways.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Homebody
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Homebody

As an introvert, creating a cozy home that my family enjoys is one of my favorite things to do. If you have someone in your life that enjoys hosting, decorating, or cozying up with a good book in their home, then this gift guide is for you. I’ve gathered some of my favorite things for that Homebody in your life!

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Roundup: Table Lamps
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Roundup: Table Lamps

It’s no secret that lighting can help transform your space. The light cast shadows over your rooms to create at beautiful ambiance. My favorite way to add ambient lighting throughout my home is by using table lamps. They not only help add lighting and ambiance to room, but also help add visual interest to a room.

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Dining Room: Hiding an Unwanted Window
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Dining Room: Hiding an Unwanted Window

Our dining room has always been a space that I've struggled to decorate because of different height of the walls and window placement. Over the years, I've tried different floor plans and decorating styles to make this space feel like it belongs to the rest of our home. Recently, I came up with a crazy idea - what if I hide the window that gives me so much trouble with a mirror?!

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DIY Dog Cabinet
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DIY Dog Cabinet

Creating a space in our home for our miniature goldendoodle, Charlie. A dog food cabinet plus storage to store all his “stuff.”

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids
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2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids

Today’s gift guide is all about the kids. Some of these things are toys that I’m buying my own kids or toys that they already own and enjoy still. There’s something for every interest whether that be science, outdoors, puzzles, or interactive play - these toys will be sure to be a hit.

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