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Foyer Update – A Whole New Look

Do you ever get stuck in a rut. You put a few pieces of furniture in a room and there they sit … seemingly for all eternity. It’s good to shake things up once in awhile and look at each room in a whole...

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Decorating With Mason Jars – My Favorite Ideas

I’ve never realized how many things I’ve used mason jars for until I gathered many of them together here. Some are old, some are new, some are green, some are blue (I’m such a poet), but there are so...

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My Backyard Oasis – The Game Plan

  To know me is to know I love nothing more than sitting outside on a beautiful day with an ice cold margarita in hand. I’ve dreamed of creating an outdoor “room” where friends and family can gather...

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I Designed a Tree House!

What girl wouldn’t love her own treehouse where she can escape. I would. But since I don’t have one, I had fun designing one for French-American actor Gilles Marini’s daughter. You may know Gilles from...

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Sunshine & Happiness – New Sunroom Sofa

Sunshine and happiness … rainbows and a new sofa. These are the things that make me happy (in addition to ice cold margaritas and free finds on the side of the road). Ever try to work with your old...

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Patio Makeover – My Backyard Oasis

When we renovated our house seven years ago, we added a beautiful blue stone patio. I’ve always envisioned my patio would one day become an outdoor oasis – the perfect place to escape with an ice cold...

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Sunroom Updates – Stars of the Show and Supporting Characters

Slow and steady wins the race. I’m not a wham, bam thank you ma’am kind of decorator. I would much rather do things little by little – waiting for the perfect pieces. Remember the mid century console I...

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An Apple a Day – Graphic (and Cheap) Art

Last year (yes, I tend to buy things and let them collect dust while I debate what I should do with them), I did some calming breathing exercises and a few downward dogs to get myself in the right...

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Farmhouse Kitchen Table of My Dreams

I love round tables. They makes for easy conversation with everyone. I’ve been dreaming of a warm, rustic, farmhouse style round table for my kitchen for years. Back in the fall, I went to an amazing...

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10 Minute Decorating – Fall Succulent Centerpiece

This post contains affiliate links for your shopping pleasure I’m teaming up with my creative 10 Minute Decorating friends again to bring you  simple fall ideas – make sure to see them all at the end...

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Dining Room Plans and a Look Back in Time

Through the years. I’ve got big plans for my dining room so while I’m working on that, I thought it would be fun to take a trip down dining room memory lane and then share my plans for updating the...

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My New Kitchen Light – and How to Choose the Right Chandelier

When I renovated my house, my absolute favorite thing to choose was the lighting. When friends visit, the lighting is usually the first thing that gets noticed. I love unique, oversized lights with...

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Family Room Update – Worth the Wait

My family room is cozy … which means small! It’s also where we spend most of our tv watching time (Harry Potter marathons and Real Housewives – don’t judge). I’ve been craving a simpler, less...

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Vintage Winter Mantel

I love the excess surrounding the holidays but come January, I’m ready for simpler surroundings. So while I revel in a clean slate (for awhile), I had fun going simple on my mantel. I’m teaming up...

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Antique Brownstone Doors in the Bathroom

I’m on a mission to declutter (have you joined my Conquer Clutter Challenge)? But that doesn’t mean I’m going to pass up amazing finds when I run across them! Have you read my tips for making money in...

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Home Trend Report 2018

To know me is to know I blaze my own decorating trail. But I do love to freshen up my house and wardrobe with a few key (trendy) pieces every once in awhile. Last week, HomeGoods invited me to New...

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Glam Bedroom Makeover

When we moved into this house almost eight years ago, I let my girls choose their paint colors. I don’t know if I should get a mom of the year award or if I’m the dumbest mom on the planet because my...

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My Non Valentine Decor – Use What You Love

When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for my dad to arrive home on Valentine’s Day with boxes of heart shaped chocolates for my sister and me. He worked in New York and had a long commute from our house...

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Gallery Wall Options – What Would You Choose?

While I sit on my sofa eating popcorn and watching The Crown, I’ve been secretly plotting and planning the gallery wall of my dreams. The problem – I’m stumped on what to hang. So here my wall sits,...

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My New Sectional Sofa and Buying Tips

After 13 years, countless movie nights, lots of wear and tear from two kids and our dog, it’s finally time to get a new sofa! Out with the hulking monsters with rolled arms that took up way too much...

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