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Blinds are Really Expensive. And Other Things I’ve Learned in Two Weeks of Home-ownership.
Holy moly, blinds are really expensive. WHO KNEW?! *Everyone who has owned a home and purchased blinds for said home raises hand.* Here is everything I’ve learned in the first two weeks of home-ownership after years of being a renter. Blinds are really expensive. We have 11 windows in the house that need blinds. Ignorant little me thought we should…
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Master Bathroom Mood Board
When I bought this house I knew the bathrooms were going to be one of the first renovation/remodel projects that we tackled. They are original to the house (circa 1958) and while they have been well maintained, all three are very outdated. Today I have a master bathroom mood board that I hope will give you ideas for your bathroom…
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I bought a house!
Today is a very happy day because…I BOUGHT A HOUSE! After years of dreaming of owning my own home, it is finally a reality. This has been in the works for a while now, so for those of you who care, here is my (and our) house buying story. I’ve also included pictures of my new home that were taken…
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Basement Remodel Design Plan
The basement is not high on our renovation priority list, but I already have a vision for the design. For some reason it is easier for me to come up with a design plan for less “important” rooms in the house. I have no idea what I want the kitchen or living room to look like, but the basement has…
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Pumpkin Bread with Apple Cider Glaze
As the colorful leaves change to snowfalls and you pull out your favorite sweaters, you will definitely want to try this Pumpkin Bread with Apple Cider Glaze. It has all the best Fall flavors wrapped up in one delicious loaf of bread. So put on your holiday playlist, break out the apple cider, and start baking! This recipe was inspired…
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Classic Movies to Watch this Christmas
Have you started getting in the holiday spirit?! No? Me either. I’m more of a Christmas starts after Thanksgiving type of girl. But I’m also a planning type of girl. I like to think ahead to the upcoming season because it always seems to go by so quickly! Today I have a list of classic movies to watch this Christmas season. …
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A Felt Leaf Wreath for Fall
CRAFTSSSSSSS. That’s what I internally yelled upon walking into Joann Fabrics yesterday. The whole front of the store is packed with fun Fall and Halloween décor and I wanted one of everything. Lucky for my wallet, I already had a Fall craft in mind – a felt leaf wreath. Today I’m going to show you how to make this colorful…
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A Halloween Playlist for all Your Fall Activities
I’m back with more Fall content today! This time it’s with a Halloween Playlist. There’s only 4 more days until the official start of Fall, AKA when it becomes acceptable to decorate your house, buy pumpkins, burn Fall candles, and watch Hocus Pocus on repeat. Note the word “acceptable.” If you’ve been doing all these things since September 1st, we…
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Nancy Meyers Inspired Mood Board
Nancy Meyers’ sets are legendary. So much so that many articles have been written in dedication to her taste in design. My personal favorite is The Father of the Bride house. It is also the reason I want to get married in the backyard one day, complete with swans…just kidding. Every one of her sets is stunning, so I decided…
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Camp Style Mood Board
I’ve been stuck in decorating limbo these past couple months. I moved out of my apartment in New Jersey and into my parent’s house while I house hunt. With no space of my own to decorate, I’ve been daydreaming about how I’ll style my future home. And today’s inspiration is a camp style. “Camp style” is probably not a real…
