Create a Serene Home While Decorating with Color and Pattern

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BHG Calm Home With today’s fast pace, many of us long for a calm, peaceful home. But is it possible to create a visually restful space if you love color, pattern, and surrounding yourself with things that bring you joy? I enjoy decorating with color and pattern and having surfaces that display the things I … Read more

14 Charming Valentine’s Day Printables You Can Download Free

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Coco and Mingo HHello! Courtney here. Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and this year I’m determined to actually mail out handwritten notes to friends and loved ones. I know how easy it is for good intentions to turn into “nice ideas” that never happen, so I planned ahead and gathered a selection … Read more

Townhouse Makeover: Introducing Our New Coffee Cart

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It’s Kylee here with another update from our Seattle townhouse. When I last showed the coffee station, it was perched on a wine rack — a handy temporary solution during those first hectic days of unpacking. It served us well, but the wall behind it is large and called for something sturdier that could also … Read more

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub Review: Why I Switched to This Cleaning Scrub

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Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub I love a clean, shiny sink. Today I’m excited to share a new favorite toxin-free product that does an amazing job: Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub. It pairs beautifully with Thieves Household Cleaner and is excellent for tackling sinks, countertops, and bathroom surfaces. The scrub lifts stains and scuff marks … Read more

She Sent Me a Surprising Message — What Happened Next?

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Recently a few blogging friends took part in a playful, slightly risky challenge: each of us visited a local Goodwill or thrift shop, picked a random item, and mailed it to the next blogger on the list. In return we waited to see what would arrive at our own mailbox. It sounded like fun — … Read more

Thanksgiving Celebration Ideas: Recipes, Decorations & Traditions

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This post is in partnership with World Market Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Our home is full of family, friends and a few furry visitors. The kitchen smells amazing and we’re looking forward to gathering around the table with grateful hearts. I couldn’t let this day pass without thanking you for being part of our little community. … Read more

How I Picked My New Couch: Top Considerations and Priorities

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After doing a lot of research, I finally bought a new couch — actually a loveseat — and we’re really excited about it. I know many of you have been searching for one too, and since deciding can be tricky, I wanted to share my thought process and the sofa we chose in case it … Read more

400-Sq-Ft Summer Cottage: Smart Tips for Maximizing Small Spaces

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It’s been a while since we’ve shared an update on the Tiny Cottage, so I thought I’d show how charming it still is. My mom kindly allowed me to take photos while I was there shooting the Tiny Kitchen, so I’m excited to give you a peek around. Throughout the post you’ll see many of … Read more

Smart Small-Space Home Office Ideas for Compact Living

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BHG Today, while I was sorting papers for taxes (my least favorite task), I noticed my home office felt especially small. Then I came across a photo of a charming tiny home office tucked into a small niche. It was so well arranged that suddenly my own space felt roomy by comparison. I love how … Read more

Before and After: Showcase Your Paint Color Transformations

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In the past year or two we’ve refreshed many rooms in our home. We’ve painted the living room, dining room, a bathroom, the hallway, and this spring I painted my home office. It really has been the year of painting and home projects, and finally the house is starting to come together. The right paint … Read more