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Decorating with Tree Branches

I’m sharing one of my favorite, budget friendly decorating tips! I’m talking all about why I love decorating with tree branches! Want to know my secret for adding that perfect pop of color, texture and amazing real life decor to any season? Decorating with tree branches! They are the perfect way to bring any season […]

I’m sharing one of my favorite, budget friendly decorating tips! I’m talking all about why I love decorating with tree branches! Want to know my secret for adding that perfect pop of color, texture and amazing real life decor to any season? Decorating with tree branches! They are the perfect way to bring any season […]

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Antique Kitchen Clock

Bring a bit of character to your home with an antique clock. Given to me by a friend, I was on a search to find the perfect place to put it. Now, it’s happy in the kitchen, and I’m happy to look at it every day. Here’s the story of our antique kitchen clock… Now […]

Bring a bit of character to your home with an antique clock. Given to me by a friend, I was on a search to find the perfect place to put it. Now, it’s happy in the kitchen, and I’m happy to look at it every day. Here’s the story of our antique kitchen clock… Now […]

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Fixer Upper: What I’d Do Differently

Here’s my take on what I’d do differently, keep the same, or change with the Fixer Upper. Now that it’s complete (and UNDER CONTRACT), I’ve had some time to look back on each area of the flip. Today, I’m sharing my opinion on all of it. First, I know several of you have asked about […]

Here’s my take on what I’d do differently, keep the same, or change with the Fixer Upper. Now that it’s complete (and UNDER CONTRACT), I’ve had some time to look back on each area of the flip. Today, I’m sharing my opinion on all of it. First, I know several of you have asked about […]

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How To Remove Paint From Cabinet Hardware

In 3 simple steps, bring old cabinet hardware back to life by removing layers of paint that have been there for years. Simple, easy, and transforming! Here’s how to remove paint from cabinet hardware… Our Fixer Upper had so many lovely original details, and one of them was the cabinet hardware on the super amazing […]

In 3 simple steps, bring old cabinet hardware back to life by removing layers of paint that have been there for years. Simple, easy, and transforming! Here’s how to remove paint from cabinet hardware… Our Fixer Upper had so many lovely original details, and one of them was the cabinet hardware on the super amazing […]

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Natural Accents

I am so very excited to share one of my sweet friends today. Stacy from Not Just A Housewife is a super sweetie. Having actually met her in person, I was instantly drawn to her happy and welcoming spirit. AND, she just wrote and launched the sale of her very own hard, real, and very […]

I am so very excited to share one of my sweet friends today. Stacy from Not Just A Housewife is a super sweetie. Having actually met her in person, I was instantly drawn to her happy and welcoming spirit. AND, she just wrote and launched the sale of her very own hard, real, and very […]

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Fixer Upper Sources

Thank you all so very much for your sweet comments on our Fixer Upper reveal. This house was a labor of love, and I’m so proud with how beautiful it turned out. My main goal for the house, was to inject as much clean, fresh, and classic design decisions as I could for it to […]

Thank you all so very much for your sweet comments on our Fixer Upper reveal. This house was a labor of love, and I’m so proud with how beautiful it turned out. My main goal for the house, was to inject as much clean, fresh, and classic design decisions as I could for it to […]

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Fixer Upper Reveal

This post has been a long time coming, and I know several of you have been waiting patiently for me to get my booty in gear and share the full fixer upper reveal. Sometimes, I have a hard time keeping up with everything. This blog has turned into my full time job and I still […]

This post has been a long time coming, and I know several of you have been waiting patiently for me to get my booty in gear and share the full fixer upper reveal. Sometimes, I have a hard time keeping up with everything. This blog has turned into my full time job and I still […]

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DIY Painted Curtains

Curtains. They’re not an easy thing to find and love. I’ve bought my share of panels, thought I would love them, and turns out I didn’t. Not only was that a bummer, but often they didn’t fit my windows right in length. That in itself is frustrating, but then there’s the fact that buying those […]

Curtains. They’re not an easy thing to find and love. I’ve bought my share of panels, thought I would love them, and turns out I didn’t. Not only was that a bummer, but often they didn’t fit my windows right in length. That in itself is frustrating, but then there’s the fact that buying those […]

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