This is all about simplifying the compilation of a gallery wall. Learn how to unify an eclectic group of items in 3 steps with items that you have on hand right now.
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Don’t Just Sit There! Create a Vignette with Stuff Around the House
Here’s my 7 step process to easily and creatively get a new vignette styled with stuff from around your house. Now, this process can be applied to small spaces or big spaces, in any room of the house. There are no rules for where it should be.
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How to Plan a Gorgeous Room Makeover Online, Step by Step
This week I’ll show you my step by step method for tackling a room refresh in your home. You can use these steps to update your current décor by adding in a few new pieces or you can start from scratch and get a whole new room planned while you’re social distancing.
If you’d like to go a bit further than just planning, then this post is the perfect chance for you to roll up your sleeves and get to work.
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15 Easy Ways to Decorate Without Leaving Your House
As we navigate this strange time, planning out some little projects around the house can make a huge difference in how we feel each day. That’s exactly why I wanted to offer these 15 ways to decorate. They’re a compilation of easy projects – most of which can be done in a day or two. None of them will cost you much money, and some of the ways are even free!
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The 8 Most Important Things to Know When Buying Accent Furniture Online
Not too many of us are leaving home to go shopping these days. As you’re hunkering down, you might be walking around at your house and cooking up some ideas to add in some accent furniture. Maybe you’re looking at the entry hall and thinking a small chest could add some functionality or style. Maybe that corner of the kitchen is crying out for a tall cabinet with glass doors? Perhaps the landing at the top of the stairs could use a short bookcase to display some treasures? Whatever the case, finding great accent furniture online can be just what you need to make your space look refreshed and new.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 13 Ways to Avoid Boredom at Home
If we’re going to be cooped up for another 6 to 8 weeks, now is a great time to roll your sleeves up and get started on a project or two. So, if you’re stuck at home during this unfortunate time, here’s 13 Ways to Avoid Boredom at Home During COVID-19.
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The Feng Shui Of Cleaning, Minimize Your Clean Time With These Design Tips
Harmonizing your environment is the philosophy behind feng shui, and whether you’re a cynic or a true believer, there’s something to be said about achieving balance in your life. I’m no feng shui expert, but I do know a thing or two about set-ups, and I bet you’ve never thought about how arranging your furniture can affect your ability to keep your house clean. Intrigued? I hope so, because nothing is more rewarding than finishing your chores and looking over your sparkling environment.
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The True Cost of NOT Buying Sustainable Furniture. It’s Different Than What You Think…
Think about this, how many times have you bought new furniture instead of brought old furniture to a new place? There’s probably a pretty good chance that some furniture didn’t make the cut. Maybe it was too big or too small. If that was your experience, I would also bet that instead of donating it or passing it along to someone else, it ended up by the dumpsters or on the curb, right?
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Top Four Home Upgrades to Enhance Your Health
When you think about your health, you may not think that your home has that much of an effect. But the reality is that the place you hang your hat does have an influence on the way you feel, both mentally and physically. And if your home does not promote health and wellness, you may find yourself visiting the doctor more often than you’d like. Here are four improvements you can make that will improve your quality of life, starting with your health.
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8 Ways to Make Your Home Happier This Weekend
Think about the last time you took a walk through a beautiful park you love, or hiked a mountain trail, or strolled through a botanical garden. I’m sure you felt invigorated after, right? You may have chalked it up to the fresh air in your lungs and that is certainly a part of it but, the real reason you feel great after is because you satisfied your biological predisposition to affiliate with nature.
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15 Essential and Affordable Things Every Small House Needs
Small house living has a lot of positive implications: Cleaning can be a breeze, there’s usually lower utility bills because you’re not heating or cooling a huge house. If you’re well organized, then you probably have everything in its place and easy to find. Yes indeed, small house living can be awesome. But there’s always the exception, right? Like where will that third house guest sleep when you only have two bedrooms? Or, where do you put that mountain of shoes you just can’t seem to edit? Finding useful storage is the number one concern I get from clients living in small homes. The next is comfortable guest accommodations, followed by a myriad of functionality related questions. So, I thought what better way to cover some of these topics then by exploring some of my favorite ways to create more storage, comfort and function for your small house.
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From Blah to Fantastic: 7 Ways to Style the Wall Behind the Sofa
I’ve dragged my feet on this one for way too long. I have this blank wall in my living room and I have thought about filling it since moving almost a year and a half ago. It’s one of the last hold outs in my house and I just can’t seem to find the inspiration to get it done. The worst part is, it’s one of the first impressions in my home. When guests enter my foyer, the living room is immediately to the left and the first thing they see is my giant empty sofa wall.
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How to Get a Small Entryway Styled for Under $100
My journey from cluttered catch all space to a welcoming and styled front entry. I’ll show you step by step how I completed the project for a mere $100.
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Stressed Out Over a Queen Bed in a 10’ x 10’ Bedroom? Here’s 8 Hacks to Help
It doesn’t matter if you’re making over a small bedroom or downsizing from a large bedroom to a smaller one, there is always going to be some give and take in order to make that space work the best for you. So, it’s no surprise to me that the most asked question I get is how do I make my 10’ by 10’ bedroom work? The second most asked question is how do I make my 9’ x 12’ bedroom work?, followed by 10’ x 12’ room…
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Cork vs. Bamboo Flooring. Everything You Need to Know: Cost, Sustainability and Maintenance
Both cork and bamboo are sustainable flooring products that are better for the environment and can offer a durable and stylish options for our homes. But exactly how do they compare in terms of cost and maintenance? Are they really the most durable and green materials? If you’re in the market for some new flooring, here’s the pros and cons of cork vs. bamboo flooring to help you decide which might be the better option for your home.
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Moving into a Small House Doesn't Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips
There’s a lot of reasons to consider moving into a smaller place. Most of the reasons involve a life change: the kids are grown and on their own. A partner or spouse is no longer with you. You find that you can’t or don’t want to maintain a large house and yard. No matter what the reason, the potential to go small can be very appealing.
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How to Turn a Home Into a Sought-After Vacation Rental
Vacation rentals are making waves in the tourism market, and homeowners and investors alike are taking notice. Property purchases are significant investments, so when you’re considering turning one into a vacation rental, it’s important to set yourself up for success. This can be achieved with a few simple strategies that ensure you attract guests and get a good return on your investment in the future.
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Is Your Morning Magic? How to Create the Time to Get Stuff Done!
The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up with the people you cherish but it can also me a hectic time: last minute parties, work deadlines, school concerts and a whole lot of other things that demand your time and attention. Before you spend time addressing all those other tasks, I’d like to share with you a simple morning routine that has helped me to keep everything in my life in check.
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Fussy Folks on Your Christmas List? Here’s 16 Awesome Gift Ideas for Those Hard to Buy for People.
We all have at least one hard to buy for person in our lives, right? They may be the person who has everything or maybe they’re the one who doesn’t want anything. Whatever the case, you don’t want to be the one showing up empty handed on Christmas.
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What You Ought To Know About When Planning Your Living Room Makeover
Knowing how much money you want to invest in a room makeover is the not the creative part of the project. Budget engages a different part of the brain – the logical part. It’s the part that introduces doubt. Having a realistic investment range for your project is just as important as having an arsenal of Pinterest pictures that depict your goals.
Even though knowing exactly how much you want to spend is essential, it can also provide very important parameters that keep a project on track.
In my experience, there is no such thing as an unlimited furniture budget. Projects never failed to fall apart when the words, “If I like it, I’ll buy it” were spoken. It didn’t matter that they liked or even loved it, if the cost was over what they anticipated, the project would not go forward.
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