Spring Home Fragrance: Fresh-Smelling Rooms + DIY Diffuser Recipes

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Scenting my home for the season is one of my favorite small rituals. Swapping out soaps, cleaners, room sprays, and diffuser blends breathes fresh energy into the house and helps me feel more connected to the shift from winter to spring. This week I began replacing heavier winter scents with lighter, brighter aromas that make … Read more

Inspiring Finds and a Big Surprise Revealed!

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Love this real board and batten from Newly Woodwards completed as a Procrastinator Project! I think her husband deserves “Husband of the Year.” from The Inspired Room. I just finished looking through every AFTER photo from the Procrastinator Party. Wow—that was so much fun! I hope I didn’t miss anyone. It felt like we were … Read more

Kickoff Your Projects: A Practical Guide to Getting Started

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Thanks to Lowe’s for their support in this home improvement project! Last week something very exciting happened: we finally moved from dreaming about home improvements to actually making them happen. After three years in this house, everyday wear and tear, life commitments, an older dog and a puppy, a few DIY missteps and the demands … Read more

Home Goals Worksheet & Instagram Story Template Download

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Early in the year I like to set aside some time to consider goals for our home. Many of us think about personal resolutions when a new year begins, but it’s equally valuable to set intentions for the places we live. Where should you begin? I recommend starting by reflecting on the past year. Looking … Read more

Charming Christmas Homes: Sunday Strolls & Festive Finds

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We’re excited to introduce a fresh, inspired series: Sunday Strolls + Scrolls. It’s been a while since our last inspiration-room feature, and this new series returns with the calm, thoughtful gatherings of spaces and details we love. Sunday Strolls + Scrolls is a periodic collection celebrating interiors and exteriors that caught our eye while wandering … Read more

Seabrook Seaworthy Home Shop: Coastal Décor & Marine Finds

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] While visiting Seabrook, I popped into the most charming little home decor shop and wanted to share a peek inside. It had been months since I’d stepped into a home store, so this quick stop felt especially joyful. I only had a few minutes because we were heading … Read more

Living Simply in 2019: What Jack’s Story Teaches Us

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Hey friend! I’m so glad you’re here. You’ve come to the right post. No, it’s not Christmas anymore—though you’ll see a few holiday photos here, the decorations are already put away at my house. Let me explain. This time of year, many of us are not only setting goals but also wanting to simplify. Beyond … Read more

Home Office Update: New Progress and Design Upgrades

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SThis spring I mentioned a few updates I planned for my home office. Progress has been slow—real life and real budgets don’t move as fast as TV makeovers—but I recently made some changes I’m excited about. Some of my plans shifted since I last posted, but the room is shaping up nicely. Originally I was … Read more

Top Black Friday Deals I’m Shopping This Year

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Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 I love staying home in my pajamas to avoid the crowds, especially on busy shopping weekends like Black Friday — introverting is my specialty. I’m not a huge Black Friday shopper, but I do like to browse the deals … Read more