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  • bottle brush trees in shades of green filling a long tray on the table
    Home Decor Ideas

    How to Make Christmas Centerpieces Using a Large Tray in 3 Ways

    November 18, 2023 /

    Sometimes a tray is the perfect thing to fill a table, and for Christmas you can turn it into a festive centerpiece or fun piece of holiday decor. Here’s how to make Christmas centerpieces using a large tray in 3 ways. Read how to make 3 Christmas centerpieces using a dough bowl here. (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!) The tray I am using is 33.5 inches long, and you can find all the details about it…

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    October 5, 2020
  • art ledge decorated with Christmas art
    Home Decor Ideas

    How to Decorate an Art Ledge for Christmas

    November 14, 2023 /

    Earlier this year we made a DIY art ledge to hang above the couch in the family room. You can read about how to make an art ledge here. As soon as we hung it up and styled it, I knew it would be so fun to change out for Christmas! Now that it’s time to start decorating for the holidays, putting some Christmas art on the art ledge was one of the first things I did. I love how it looks and that I could change the art on my wall so easily and without making holes! Here’s how to decorate an art ledge for Christmas. (This post contains…

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    3 Ways to Create a Fall Centerpiece with a Dough Bowl

    September 24, 2021
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    Target Find: 5 Ways to Use the Target Swan in the Bathroom

    January 22, 2023
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    10 Simple Ways to Decorate for Fall

    October 5, 2020
  • 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
    DIYs for the Home

    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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    How to Replace an Ugly Door Chime

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  • 2 black glass pumpkins lit up showing a simple fall decor idea
    Home Decor Ideas

    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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    7 Simple Ways to Decorate the Kitchen for Christmas

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    Decorating for Valentine’s Day in Subtle Ways

    January 27, 2021
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    How to Make a Christmas Arrangement Using a Compote Bowl in 4 Ways

    November 15, 2024
  • Bathroom Remodel
    Home Improvements

    How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? A Budget Breakdown

    September 6, 2023 /

    So this bathroom remodel was completed almost a year ago, and here I am still talking about it haha! I decided to discuss cost. When someone is considering any remodel, cost is often the main question! The budget is part of what guides each of the decisions made along the way. However, it can be really hard to come up with what the cost will be of such a large project when deciding if you are ready to take it on. So even though there are a lot of varying factors, I decided to break down and share what it cost us. That way others can see what it might…

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  • Travel

    25 Travel Must Haves for Your Next Trip to Make Life Easier

    July 28, 2023 /

    We just came back from a two week trip to Switzerland. Prior to this big trip, I did a lot of research and made a lot of lists to try to make sure we’d have everything we needed for a smooth and enjoyable time. Now that we are back, I can share with you what worked for us first hand! Many of these items are now some of my absolute favorite things. Here are 25 travel must haves for your next trip to make life easier. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I…

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  • Mother's Day gift basket idea to pamper Mom
    Gift Ideas

    12 DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Mother’s Day that Mom Will Love

    April 24, 2023 /

    Mother’s Day is coming up, so it’s time to figure out what to get the special moms in your life. Gift baskets are always fun! There are several reasons why I love to give and get gift baskets. For one, a gift basket is several gifts in one. You have to admit, everyone loves that idea! Also, besides the items inside of the basket, the basket itself is a practical and nice gift on its own. Lastly, a gift basket shows that a lot of thought and care was put into making one which means a lot to the person receiving it. If you’re not sure where to start, then…

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  • checkered bunny hanging on a white vase of white tulips for spring and Easter
    Home Decor Ideas

    Spring Decor Ideas: Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Spring and Easter

    April 1, 2023 /

    In the Spring and for Easter, I like to keep the decorating simple and subtle. However, especially after the long winter here in NY, spring should be celebrated so I definitely do enjoy decorating for it! I feel like having spring touches around the home makes you happy and is a mood lifter. Here are some simple ways to decorate your home for spring and Easter. I will be sharing photos of my home from this year as well as a few from years past. (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…

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    September 24, 2021
  • white penny tiled floor with gray grout below a green flowered shower curtain and laundry basket
    DIYs for the Home

    12 Tips for Installing a Penny Tile Floor

    February 16, 2023 /

    This post is part of a series of posts describing the processes that went into our entire bathroom remodel. For this one I will go into detail about our tips for installing penny tile. I decided to go with the classic and timeless look of white penny tiles for the floor, and I love how it turned out. Penny tile is unique from other tiles in several ways, so here are 12 tips for installing a penny tile floor. If you’re planning on installing penny tile yourself, you’re going to want to read this first! To read about this entire bathroom remodel go here. (This post contains affiliate links. This…

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