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Something Old, Something New and Blue in the Bedroom

I tried. I really tried to live with a neutral bedroom but mama needs a little color in her life! I love my white bedding and adding pops of color with pillows and throws but something was missing in...

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Living Room Solution – Custom Cut Rug

The solution was obvious but I couldn’t see it! At 27 feet long by 13 feet wide, my living room is huge but the awkward proportions of the long but narrow space have always left me a little stumped...

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Blue is a Neutral – New Blue Sofa

I’m shouting it from the rooftops … I’M IN LOVE! We enjoy lounging by the fire with a glass of wine and a good book. I love his witty personality and his sparkling blue eyes. He gets my humor and...

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10 Color Lovers Room Makeovers & My Living Room

Remember the show The Nanny? Fran was the lady in red while everybody else was wearing tan. Just call me the nanny of decorating because I believe surrounding myself with color makes for a happier...

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Camoflauging TV with a Gallery Wall

I’ve been staring at this black hole of a TV for years and have always wanted to create a gallery wall so the TV would no longer be the focal point. Indecision crippled me for a long time until I...

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Color Lovers – My Colorful Living Room Makeover!

Somewhere over the rainbow … you’ll find my colorful living room makeover! Last month, I showed you my Color Lovers Design Plan for this space and I’ve been working feverishly to turn my dream into...

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Eclectic Style – Best of Ikea Rattan

I’m bringing rattan back. I love the relaxed feel of wicker and rattan inside and out. My living room got a Color Lovers refresh and I brought in lots of this natural element to give it a relaxed,...

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Living Room Before & After!

When I shared my Color Lovers Living Room Makeover, I showed you the beautifully styled after photos. Nothing can really show the dramatic difference until you see the before pics. I snapped the...

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Meural – 30,000 Pieces of Art in One Canvas!

How would you like to hang one frame but be able to switch out the art with a wave of your hand or a swipe on your smart phone? I’ve teamed up with Meural – a cool new digital framed canvas that...

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Vintage Rug – Everything Old is New Again

I’ve been on a purging mission. This past weekend, I went on a rampage and decided to clear out my garage to make room for our second car. A few trips to the dump, a few piles to donate and even more...

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Worth the Wait! Family Room Complete

It was more elusive than Sasquatch and harder to find than the Loch Ness Monster. But my search is finally over and the reward is a finished family room. I’ve been searching high and low for a leather...

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Colorful Basket Gallery Wall

New Year – New Look! When the Christmas decorations came down, I stared at my blank dining room walls and said to myself, “Kelly, you’re not a monk so liven up those walls asap and then I’ll give you...

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Farewell Winter – Spring Stylings Family Room!

From January 1 through February 28, I’ve been dreaming of warm weather and cold cocktails and now that March is here, I can almost smell the peonies (through the snow we had a few days ago)! So I’m...

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25 Spring Decorating Ideas and My Spring Mantel

March has roared in like a lion (pardon my sobs as I mentally prepare myself for more snow tomorrow) and hopefully will go out like a lamb so to console myself, I am sharing some spring decorating...

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Better than Wallpaper – Hand Painted Mural

I transformed my dining room walls with a hand painted mural. This “faux wallpaper” gives the space a real wow factor.  My dining room has had many different looks (see my dining room through the...

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Sven Sofa Review and a Sofa Giveaway!

I’ve teamed up with Article to share my Sven sofa review and talk about how it is holding up over one year later. The best part is we are giving one of my lucky readers their very own Sven sofa (up to...

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New Dining Room Table and Vintage Chairs

Tired of trying to cram friends and family around my dining table, I’ve been on the hunt for something bigger. It’s taken me a long time to find something that I absolutely love that is also high...

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Guest Bedroom Refresh!

My guest room got a refresh and I’m loving it so much, I’m thinking about moving in! Colorful accessories breathed much needed life into this neglected room. Now I can’t wait for friends and family to...

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My Better Homes and Gardens Photo Shoot – Behind the Scenes

Only one vintage ornament was harmed during my Better Homes and Gardens photo shoot! I’m excited to announce that my home will be featured in the pages of Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas...

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Creative “Fireplace Screens”

I love a roaring fire but I hate staring into that big black hole when the fire dies down. Over the years and throughout every season, I’ve had fun coming up with creative ways to dress up my hearth...

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