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Pretty on Fridays
It’s no secret that my style has evolved since I first started my blog almost four years ago. I wouldn’t necessarily call it a design crisis, but some could argue it came pretty damn close. I’ve learned to embrace color, vintage and modern accents, and have developed an incredible appreciation (ahem, obsession) for art. Goodbye […]
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OUR KITCHEN RENOVATION IS FINALLY DONE. *cue the obnoxious screaming* I have never cooked and cleaned more in my entire life. My new favorite hobby is finding an excuse to walk in the kitchen. I stare at it constantly, spend the majority of my time in it, and if it wasn’t frowned upon, I would […]
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I’ve been using and reusing the same budget friendly decorating staples for years. They elevate any occasion, and most importantly, they don’t break the bank. One thing to keep in mind before I share the list, is that I always incorporate something special with these staples. For my son’s birthday I added soccer stuff, or […]
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There are a few things in life that I’m truly good at: mastering the art of an amazing (terrible) karaoke performance, eating an obscene amount of food in record time, and styling a damn pretty bed. And while you likely won’t care about the first two, I figured the last one would be helpful. And […]
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I’ve been staring at our bathroom for a few months now thinking I wanted to do something new. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t exactly love it either. I needed a budget bathroom update. The last refresh I did was about a year and a half ago and I needed that creative fix to […]
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With our kitchen renovation taking an abrupt halt, I needed a creative outlet to release some of my stress. So I opened up my cluttered paint cabinet, grabbed a tiny brush, and thought to myself, “why don’t I try to hand paint wallpaper on the wall today?” I wish I could tell you I thoughtfully […]
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A couple weeks ago I started to get some messages on my Instagram account asking me to weigh in on a current event. After I spoke about it, I started to get messages from people asking me to not talk about it (insert eye roll). And then? People started to ask me to call out […]
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Two weeks ago I embarked on the most agonizing DIY I’ve done to date: painted checkered floors. I realize this doesn’t sound appealing, but I promise you, the story does end well. Allow me to share the eye sore that we used to call our patio: This space has been the bane of my existence […]
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About 2 and half years ago I sat at my coffee stained kitchen table, and I pressed “publish” on my very first blog post. I had no idea what the hell I was doing, but I was so excited. A few weeks later, I quickly realized how difficult it was just to get SEEN. I […]
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The high I get from creating and designing spaces is even better than, dare I say it, a steaming hot plate of nachos. Something as small as a new lamp or a frame can give me such a sense of euphoria that I’ll fake trips to the bathroom in the middle of watching a show […]
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OUR KITCHEN RENOVATION IS FINALLY DONE. *cue the obnoxious screaming* I have never cooked and cleaned more in my entire life. My new favorite hobby is finding an excuse to walk in the kitchen. I stare at it constantly, spend the majority of my time in it, and if it wasn’t frowned upon, I would […]
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With our kitchen renovation taking an abrupt halt, I needed a creative outlet to release some of my stress. So I opened up my cluttered paint cabinet, grabbed a tiny brush, and thought to myself, “why don’t I try to hand paint wallpaper on the wall today?” I wish I could tell you I thoughtfully […]
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I painted our powder bathroom a dark color awhile back, and I’ve been dying to change it for quite some time. I wanted something a bit lighter with some dimension. I’ve always loved stripes, and debated getting wallpaper, but I’ve seen friends paint stripes using Scotch® Painter’s Tape that turned out really well. Spoiler alert: […]
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The last year and a half was such a garbage shit storm of unfortunate events. My life gave new meaning to that dreadful phrase “when it rains it pours,” and if feeling sorry for yourself was an olympic sport, I’m confident I would’ve hit some sort of world record. Being stuck at home because I […]
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How I repurposed an old dresser and turned it into a beautiful built-in for my daughter’s bedroom and completely transformed the space.
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If you’re on a budget, looking for something more meaningful, or just want good ideas for gifts, I got you covered. Whether it’s for this holiday season, or any other occasion, these meaningful gift ideas are sure to be a hit. I’m a HUGE fan of gifting experiences (vs. material things). This can be anything […]
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Want some easy and budget friendly ways to decorate for Christmas with a big impact? I got you covered. Easy and Budget Friendly ways to Decorate For Christmas Using Ribbons And Bows If you’ve read my blog post about decorating staples I use for other occasions, you know I’m a huge fan of reusing things […]
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Our backyard has been longing for one very important element: outdoor lighting. I know, I know, it’s arguably one of the most important elements of any space. As soon as the sun goes down, my kids can no longer play in the backyard because it’s so dark. And this is especially challenging during the fall/winter […]
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My favorite reveal to date. Read about it below.