Create a Stylish Home: Mix Elements for Chic Interior Design

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A mix of elements for a stylish home These selections bring together texture, scale, and color to create a layered, modern living space. Each piece complements the others, offering balance between statement items and subtle, functional accents. Featured pieces: 1. Abner Dining Table 2. Rafferty Light Fixture 3. Dome Light 4. Oversized Aiden Pouf 5. Large Vintage White Lamp 6. … Read more

13 Cozy Fall Entryway Ideas to Make Your Home More Welcoming

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Welcome to our early fall entry. As the air cools and the leaves begin to turn, I find it both therapeutic and joyful to create a warm, welcoming transition into our home. An entryway sets the tone for the comfort and coziness inside, so it’s an important space whether it’s large or small. Source: Pillow … Read more

Design Your Dream Home: Ultimate Guide to Planning & Inspiration

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Great Neighborhood Homes Even though I am very happy and content with my current home, I’m still a dreamer who loves houses. That part of me never goes away. I don’t know if we’ll ever move, but it’s fun to imagine possibilities. Dreaming about other homes can be inspiring, even if you end up staying … Read more

Fall Nesting Projects 2013: Cozy DIY Ideas for Autumn Homes

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Fall in the Family Room I’ve been traveling the past few days with very slow internet, so while I get settled back in this weekend, here is a curated roundup of my favorite fall projects and posts from the “31 Days Falling for Fall” series. Thank you for following along! Autumn is my favorite season, … Read more

Home Organization Essentials: 2 Simple Upgrades for Tidy Spaces

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Want to get your home and life organized? If you’re ready to bring order to your home and simplify daily life, there are a couple of small, practical principles that can make a big difference. I’ve adopted two core habits that transformed how I manage housekeeping and stay on top of clutter. They’re straightforward, sustainable, … Read more

Colored Powder-Coated Trough Sinks: Durable Styles & Finishes

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BHG My mother installed a deep white sink with a contrasting black underside in our beach house laundry room years ago. I loved it immediately and have been on the lookout ever since for a place to use a sink like that in my own home. My mom’s beach house laundry sink – Sink source … Read more

Charming Tin-Roof Cottage for Weekend Getaways

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Small CottageExterior by Norwich Architect Smith & Vansant Architects PC Imagine living in this charming cottage: small, peaceful, and full of character. In the backyard you could plant a vegetable garden, raise a few friendly chickens, and tuck a patch of herbs into the kitchen window for easy access while cooking. The layout feels cozy … Read more

Organize Paperwork: Step 4 of Simple Home Decluttering

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Tips for Organizing Paper! Remember the five-minute rule from our previous Baby Steps to Organization? That simple rule—if a task takes five minutes or less, do it right away—is an excellent way to test whether your paper system is working. Paper inflow can quickly overwhelm a household, so the faster you can decide what to … Read more

Fall Dog Traditions: Cozy Autumn Activities for Your Pup

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Seriously, I just can’t even. Our family has a handful of long-standing autumn rituals we look forward to every year. One of the silliest, and also one of the most beloved, started back when our children were small and we had a dog named Winston. We began dressing him up in playful outfits and costumes, … Read more