2017 Holiday Planner

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Written By Maria Lorena

With the Holiday season fast approaching, there's always an increase in activity around our home. Decorating, shopping, and good old family time can sometimes unintentionally create unnecessary stress. 

One of the ways that I avoid holiday stress is by planning. As you may have noticed, I'm a huge fan of planning and organizing. The more prepared and organized that I am, the better I'm able to handle the stress of the holiday season and I feel that I execute my decorating wishes/wants better. Always a win in my book!

I've created a FREE Holiday Planner to help with just that, a way to avoid the holiday stress and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Sign up below to get access to your FREE copy and see just how smooth and enjoyable your 2017 holiday season will be!

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Maria Lorena

Ever since I was a little girl I have been fascinated with interior decorating and using my hands to create beautiful things to incorporate in my space.

I believe that making your house a home shouldn’t be a difficult or expensive but exciting and most of all fun! It isn’t about the size or location of your home but about being able to create a space that is yours to fit your budget without sacrificing style.

Having recently purchased our first home, we’ve been busy creating a space that is ours as we blend my and my husband’s styles together. Explore the site to see what we have accomplished!

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