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My Top Tips For Shopping Secondhand

Get my top tips for shopping secondhand, plus all the places I love to search for amazing new home finds! It’s no secret that in this waiting stage while our house is being built I’ve been passionately filling my time with secondhand shopping. I’ve always enjoyed searching for new home pieces that help create a […]

Get my top tips for shopping secondhand, plus all the places I love to search for amazing new home finds! It’s no secret that in this waiting stage while our house is being built I’ve been passionately filling my time with secondhand shopping. I’ve always enjoyed searching for new home pieces that help create a […]

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Why I Love To Add A Basket To My Kitchen Countertop

See why I love to add a basket to my kitchen countertop and why you should too! This easy decorating item adds so much character to your kitchen! There are a few simple things I like to repeat and then repeat again when it comes to decorating. They just work, and no matter the house […]

See why I love to add a basket to my kitchen countertop and why you should too! This easy decorating item adds so much character to your kitchen! There are a few simple things I like to repeat and then repeat again when it comes to decorating. They just work, and no matter the house […]

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Curious what our home looks like? Take a look around and choose which home you’d like to tour first! We currently live in The Willow House, fixing up each and every room, and The Original Wood Grain Cottage started my passion for decorating and homemaking. Plus, all the paint colors, item sources and project tutorials can be found with each home tour making it easy to find what you need!

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Laminate Countertops Backsplash

DIY Staircase Makeover

DIY Dining Room Open Shelving

Adding a Front Window Box

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Join me as I share several easy to implement ideas that will give your home a breath of fresh air and leave you feeling excited about the changes you see by the end of the week!

5-DAY CHALLENGE:

Update Your Home In Just One Week!