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  • How to tell if art is an original or reproduction

    Beautiful homes always have 1 thing in common – artwork.  Art (or textiles, which are really just art on fabric) should be the starting point of every room.  It gives direction to the space and soul that would otherwise be missing.  I’ve talked about where to buy original art but the question so many people…

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  • How and Where to Buy Art for Your Home

    The best places to buy Art Online & In Person

    If you’re stuck on WHERE to buy art and WHAT to buy?  Read on to find out the best places to buy art online and in person AND my tips for what to look for! ALL ROOMS NEED ART.  Did I get your attention with those caps?  I hope so! Beyond enriching your life art…

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  • How to Mix and Match Bedding

    How to mix and match your bedding like a designer

    Ever wondered how catalog bedding looks SO good in the pictures but falls flat in real life?  Read on to learn how to mix and match your bedding like a designer!   When we were renovating our master bathroom we ended up doing a little bit of work to our bedroom as well.  Just like…

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  • Decorate a Cohesive Christmas tree with ornaments

    In order to decorate a cohesive Christmas tree your ornament collection will need a bit of planning.  These tips & tricks will help you create an ornament collection that is cohesive, personal and beautiful.   BASICS:  All trees need a base layer, which are generally ball ornaments.  Once you have decided what colors you will…

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  • Make cheap garland look good

    How to make cheap garland look expensive

    How to make cheap garland look expensive with these simple tips! When we moved into our house we inherited tubs of faux garland from the previous owners.  There was a lot of it but none of it was super nice.  Over the years I’ve experimented with it and have come up with one very simple…

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  • How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with Ribbon

    Putting ribbon on a Christmas tree is a classic element that can elevate your Christmas tree and give it a designer look. Whether cascading vertically top to bottom, added as ornaments, or wrapped as a garland, ribbon adds interest and fullness to even the most scraggly of tree.  In this post, I am sharing my…

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  • Halloween Deco Mesh Wreath Made with Dollar Tree Supplies Ideas and tutorial

    Halloween Deco Mesh Wreath Tutorial

    If there is ever a time for an over the top wreath it’s Halloween!  This Halloween deco mesh wreath tutorial will walk you through how to make a fun, over the top deco mesh wreath using all craft supplies from Dollar Tree!  To view the video tutorial for this wreath click here to watch it…

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  • How to Stage An Empty House For Sale

    Staging an empty house to sell – tips & tricks!

    Home staging is proven to sell homes faster. Use these tips & tricks for staging an empty house to sell fast. Easy soft staging on a budget! ____________________________ Selling a home, even in the best of circumstances, is one of life’s more stressful events.  Home staging is a proven way to sell a home faster…

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  • Flower Pot Arrangement Tips

    Ready to spruce up your porch for spring?  Get your container pots ready with these flower pot arrangement tips! I can tell that I’ve officially reached adulthood because I now care about landscaping and plants.  My son actually said to me the other day, “Mom, do you love plants the way I love Pokemon?”, I…

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  • Brown and pink home office

    How to Choose the Perfect Paint Color Every Time

    I’ve painted a lot of rooms.  A LOT.  Some of them have turned out awesome….and some have been on the short list for a repaint.   Right before quarantine started  (yes, all the way back in 2020!) I decided on a whim (with no plan or budget) that I was going to sell all of our…

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