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A Casual Thanksgiving Tablescape

Today I want to share with you my Thanksgiving tablescape. I put this table together with decorations I already had on hand just used them in new ways. There’s something about challenging yourself to not buying anything new that forces you to see your decor in new ways.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Homebody

As an introvert, creating a cozy home that my family enjoys is one of my favorite things to do. If you have someone in your life that enjoys hosting, decorating, or cozying up with a good book in their home, then this gift guide is for you. I’ve gathered some of my favorite things for that Homebody in your life!

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Roundup: Table Lamps

It’s no secret that lighting can help transform your space. The light cast shadows over your rooms to create at beautiful ambiance. My favorite way to add ambient lighting throughout my home is by using table lamps. They not only help add lighting and ambiance to room, but also help add visual interest to a room.

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Dining Room: Hiding an Unwanted Window

Our dining room has always been a space that I've struggled to decorate because of different height of the walls and window placement. Over the years, I've tried different floor plans and decorating styles to make this space feel like it belongs to the rest of our home. Recently, I came up with a crazy idea - what if I hide the window that gives me so much trouble with a mirror?!

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DIY Dog Cabinet

Creating a space in our home for our miniature goldendoodle, Charlie. A dog food cabinet plus storage to store all his “stuff.”

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids

Today’s gift guide is all about the kids. Some of these things are toys that I’m buying my own kids or toys that they already own and enjoy still. There’s something for every interest whether that be science, outdoors, puzzles, or interactive play - these toys will be sure to be a hit.

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A Halloween Front Porch + Halloween touches throughout the Home

Come along as I take you around my home all decked out for Halloween! My process for decorating is to incorporate the decorations with my usual decor so it's never over the top. Just a little something here or there. It makes my Dollar Tree Halloween decorations look a little more high-end without me having to spend a ton!

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How to Build an Emergency Grab & Go Binder + FREE Printable!

In case of an emergency and you needed to leave your home quickly, do you know what you'll take with you? Do you have these things in a safe and easily accessible place? If you answered no to any of these questions, then now is the time to build your emergency grab and go binder.

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