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Game Room/Playroom Updates

One of the biggest updates that we’ve made to our home since moving in is adding 250 square feet of indoor living space by enclosing our lanai area. See how we’ve created a gameroom/playroom on a budget!

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DIY Lumbar Pillow

For weeks now I've been lusting over a long lumbar pillow for our new bed but I just couldn't bring myself to spend $200+ on one. So, I made myself one using my subpar sewing skills and a ten dollar body pillow from Target. The result is SO good!

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Design Styles: A Mid Century Modern Bedroom

This week we are exploring Mid Century Modern design style in the bedroom in collaboration with All Modern. This timeless style has straight, sleek lines with a focus in both organic and geometric prints. When I think about Mid Century Modern furniture, I think of beautiful wood tones, tapered legs, and simple lines.

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Kids Bathroom - The Moodboard

I’m super excited because this month I’m finally tackling our kids bathroom. Today I’m showing you all the details, including how I plan and budget for a room makeover. Come follow along!

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Why I rarely shop at off-priced retail stores

Over the past couple of years I've been noticing a trend with my home decor shopping habits. I used to love going to Home Goods or TJMaxx to scour the isles to see if there was anything in there that I absolutely had to have for my home. Of course, I always seemed to find something that I couldn't live without and I would bring it home to live with it for couple of months or years.

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Kitchen Bar Stool Makeover - Painting with Fusion Mineral Paint

One of the projects that I knew I would have to tackle once the cabinets were painted was the bar stools. We scored four of the bar stools on Facebook Marketplace for $150! Not bad for solid wood counter height chairs! As I finished painting the kitchen, it became clear that I had to give the chairs a makeover. I was going for a modern traditional look and less of a farmhouse/country look.

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Budget Kitchen Makeover - The Reveal

You guys, the day is finally here. The kitchen makeover is DONE! I started making over our kitchen back in February, working in between my little ones nap times and bed times. Four months later and I can finally say that this project is finished! Best of all, you won’t BELIEVE how much I spent in this transformation!

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