Gingerbread Kitchen House: Festive Recipe and Decorating Guide

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Gingerbread House // Lamp // Cafe Curtain Details // More Sources When I imagined a cozy, memorable Christmas kitchen for my new little grandbabies, I pictured a whimsical gingerbread house as the centerpiece. Gold Candlesticks // Red Taper Candle // Plates, Tray, Mugs and Napkins Over the years we’ve made gingerbread houses together as a … Read more

12 Budget-Friendly Nightstands for Stylish Bedrooms

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New England Home I find shopping for the right nightstands can be surprisingly tricky. You need to think about the bed’s height and scale, how much space is available on each side, your personal style, storage needs, and sometimes your partner’s preferences. All of those considerations can make the search feel overwhelming — especially if … Read more

Stylish Living Room TV Placement and Decor Ideas

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Muskoka Living IIf you read my last Life Lately post, you might have noticed that over the Christmas break our TV sat on a console in front of the living room fireplace. A few readers asked about that setup, so this post responds to those questions and shares what I learned from having the TV … Read more

Christmas Home Tour 2021: Festive Decor Ideas & Video Walkthrough

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Merry Christmas, friends. Welcome to a short video tour of our Christmas home. We moved in just two months ago and feel blessed to be “home for Christmas” for the first time in this house. This year looks different for our family: for the first time in more than thirty years, we won’t have any … Read more

Snowy Valentine’s Weekend Getaway Ideas

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Happy Valentine’s Day from our family — and from our snowy homes — to yours. We wanted to share a few moments from our weekend and send warm wishes to everyone celebrating today. Thank you for following along with our little adventures. Your support means so much to us. Follow more behind-the-scenes in our Instagram … Read more

Love Your Home Challenge — Week 2: Declutter and Refresh

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Hi friends! The first seven days of the Spring edition of The Love Your Home Challenge are complete and we’re ready for week two. You can follow along and share updates on your daily challenges on Instagram. I’ve loved seeing your progress and creativity! Below are the next seven days of challenges—enjoy! Day 8 – … Read more

Refresh Your Doorbell Cover for a Stylish Entryway Upgrade

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One project on our “someday” list is to hire an electrician to add wall sconces throughout the house and, eventually, to move our doorbell. For now, we’ve used a temporary solution for sconces with battery-operated bulbs and have been considering ways to improve the look of our doorbell until we can rewire or relocate it. … Read more

Seizing New Opportunities: Reader Question and Big News

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Hi everyone! Courtney here. My mom is away in New York this week, so I’m taking over the blog for today. You may have seen me on The Inspired Room in the Gather posts or in guest pieces, and I’ve also been helping behind the scenes for the past couple of years. I’ve enjoyed assisting … Read more

Cozy Fall Playlist: Warm Acoustic Songs for Autumn Evenings

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The coolness in the morning air here in the Northwest is a gentle reminder that fall is on its way. As a devoted fan of the season, that thought makes me happy, though I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. I know many of you are still savoring these last warm days too. … Read more

Lakeside Home Decor: Stylish Walmart Finds for Waterfront Living

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This post is in partnership with Walmart Winter, spring, summer or fall — where would you choose to live year-round? For me, it’s always near the water. Decorating with a lakeside or seaside aesthetic instantly feels like home, no matter the season. Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // … Read more