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  • The basement with motorized shades installed
    Home Improvements

    Window Treatment Idea: Motorized Shades Added to the Basement Windows

    October 30, 2023 /

    In our finished basement, we have two egress windows. They previously had blackout curtains hanging on them. We would have to open and close them often, more often than other windows in the house, for privacy because of their location or to prevent glare on the tv screen. They looked fine, but I was never really in love with the look of them. Our electrician who installed everything when we finished the basement had recommended these motorized shades in the beginning. We passed on it at first, thinking it wasn’t necessary and that we’d be getting curtains instead. He decided to wire it up for them in case we changed…

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  • This dark gray front door has the trim painted to match
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    Do I Match the Trim Color to the Door Color?

    October 26, 2023 /

    Up until more recently, typically interior doors and trim were all just white. We didn’t give them much thought and concentrated more on the walls. These days many have been painting interior doors, most often the front door, different colors. However, once a door is painted a color it leads one to ask, “Do I match the trim color to the door color?” I recently was asking myself this question about our front door and side door to the garage, let me show you what I came up with! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an…

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    Simple Fall Decor Ideas for the Home

    October 11, 2023 /

    These cozy fall months call for adding a few touches to the home to celebrate the season. I like to keep it pretty simple with some subtle fall decor and fall colors here and there. Here are some simple fall decor ideas for the home that I love! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Add Some Amber Glass for Fall I love this grouping of amber jars on the shelf in my kitchen. I think amber glass…

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Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Liz (some call me Lizzy), and I have a passion for adding beauty to spaces. Follow along to see ways to do so! Learn more about me  here.

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