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The Cheapest Way to Decorate

Filed Under: Home Decor Tips, Latest Home Decor Ideas

I get asked often...How do I decorate/redecorate a room without spending a lot of money?" The answer is simpler than you might think! You can actually decorate a room, or maybe even your whole house, using things that you already own. I'm a bit of a redecorating junkie, and I use this trick I'm about to share with you ALL the time. If you put your creative mind (yes we all have it in there somewhere!) to use, you can devise a way to use your own furniture and accessories ... Read More about The Cheapest Way to Decorate

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How to Choose a Sofa

Filed Under: Latest Home Decor Ideas, Living Room

Are you ready to buy a new sofa, but worried about picking the right one? Here are some pointers on how to choose a sofa and get one you will love longterm! A few months ago my husband and I FINALLY came to an agreement about a sofa for our living room. We had been looking for a while and nothing seemed to fit both of our requirements. I think the one we settled on is actually a great option for our space. I know a lot of you have had some questions about why we chose the one we did, so I ... Read More about How to Choose a Sofa

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Kitchen Makeover Reveal| ORC Week 6

Filed Under: Kitchen, Makeovers, One Room Challenge

My kitchen is DONE...well, almost! It's ready for me to share with you and all the little things will get finished slowly over the next couple of weeks. They call it a challenge for a reason. This has been the hardest DIY project I've ever tackled. It was a little ambitious of me to take this on by myself, but I did it! To see the whole process: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 I ended up hiring a plumber to hook-up the range, my husband was there when I needed a ... Read More about Kitchen Makeover Reveal| ORC Week 6

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New Kitchen Faucets |ORC PROGRESS

Filed Under: Kitchen, One Room Challenge

Well, my kitchen renovation for the One Room Challenge isn't quite finished, but the icing on the almost baked cake is that my old janky faucets have FINALLY been replaced. If you don't remember the "faucet bandana", let me refresh your memory! I don't have a close up of the old one...it's probably best! However, you can see the lovely "fix" to our leaky faucet in the above photo. ↑ I partnered with Delta Faucet Company for this kitchen remodel, but I all opinions are my ... Read More about New Kitchen Faucets |ORC PROGRESS

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How To Add YOUR Personality To Your Home

Filed Under: Latest Home Decor Ideas, Living Room

I love to travel! If you've read my blog for a long time, you probably know that little bit of personal trivia. Last year, my husband and I celebrated 15 years of marriage and decided to go on a two-week European cruise. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime. There's something so magical about visiting far off places. The problem with vacations is that they end and you have to come back to reality, right? Always make sure to bring a little piece of them home with you! One of ... Read More about How To Add YOUR Personality To Your Home

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