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Ringing in the new year always inspires people to refresh or remodel their homes – so I thought now would be a perfect time to help guide anyone that might be lost or overwhelmed. Maybe you don’t know where to start. And, if you have a tiny budget? I wrote this ebook JUST for you. After almost a decade of…
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I’ve learned that opposites truly do attract and make a room dramatic and appealing. My love for dark walls was officially born in the Esquire house. The open concept design offered new challenges in terms of making my interior color scheme flow. While I was often tempted to repaint to keep up with the all-white interiors trend, I am glad…
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During my youth, my family owned and operated a very large monthly antique show. I befriended vendors that were committed to collecting and reselling so many interesting and wonderfully strange things. Of course, as an 8-year-old, I was a moth to a flame. The more curious the collection, the more interested I became. Back then, I came away with the…
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“The Little Book of Feng Shui” is such a fun read and explains how you, too, can give your home good vibes and a perfect balance. It was so interesting to learn the basic principles of this decorating concept that I know very little about. Here are a few snippets that I found so interesting. In it’s very basic form,…
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An industrial chic craft area and multipurpose family game room located in the corner of a basement. A perfect spot for Cricut crafting. A thrifted scrubbed pine table, scratch-and-dent shelving from Ikea. Kallax cube organization and craft storage. This post contains affiliate links. When we bought this house in 2018, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the online…
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A visual design mood board for an outdated basement bathroom used for guests. Waterproof “wood” flooring, rustic and industrial elements mixed with traditional, vintage decor. Calcutta marble vanity top, mixed metals. Happy 2020, my friend! Welcome to our first remodel of the DECADE. We’ve now been in our new “picket fence house” since August 2018. We’ve updated 10 rooms in…
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Wintertime can create a number of challenges for a person’s health. The holidays can create stress, the colder temperatures can contribute to seasonal colds, and lack of sunlight can seriously mess with mental health. Taking extra good care of yourself is extremely important to keep yourself out of a winter funk. Here are nine ways to practice self-care during the…
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Have you come to a crafting crossroads? Is there a project you wish you could make – but you’re not quite sure how? Does your son or daughter need a special t-shirt for school tomorrow? Investing in the right tools is…
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