Yardzen Review: How Kylee Redesigned Her Backyard Virtually

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Kylee here to share our backyard design journey with Yardzen. When we bought our new home, it came after months of searching in a tough market. We had to make compromises on a few items we wanted, and an established yard was one of them. We were thrilled to find a charming cape-style house in … Read more

Home Style Saturdays: Cozy Weekend Recipes and Decor Ideas

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Hi friends! Welcome to another edition of Home Style Saturdays. Each week I gather inspiring ideas from talented bloggers and designers to help you refresh your home, plan seasonal projects, and find simple, beautiful solutions for everyday living. This week’s collection highlights decorating principles, affordable entertaining, outdoor living, and floral inspiration. Read on for a … Read more

Smart Storage Ideas: Organize Your Home with Baskets & Bins

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II love baskets. I use them throughout the house—from corralling pantry items to keeping things neat under my kitchen island. Beyond their practicality, baskets add warmth and texture to any room and make everyday storage look intentional. This wicker basket is one of my newest favorites and makes a simple seasonal display feel collected and … Read more

Cozy Fall Mantel Ideas for Seasonal Decorating

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Impossibly soft. Irresistibly squishy. Delightfully textural. A yearly fall favorite. Perfect for a simple fall mantel without the fuss. These fall mantel photos were shared with Thrifty Decor Chick. This promotion has ended. Bring home a set of plush velvet pumpkins to add instant autumn warmth to your décor. They are available in many colors … Read more

10 Stylish Small Living Room Ideas to Maximize Space

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Small Living Room Ideas Is your small living room cramping your style? Not to worry. Here are practical, stylish tips to help your small living room feel open, organized, and welcoming. With thoughtful planning and a few design tricks, a compact space can appear larger and serve multiple purposes without feeling crowded. 1. Prioritize multipurpose … Read more

Create a Calm Home Decorating with Color and Pattern

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BHG Calm Home With our fast-paced lives, many of us long for a calm, peaceful home. If you love color, pattern, and surrounding yourself with objects you enjoy, it can feel challenging to create that serenity. The good news is you don’t have to give up personality to achieve a restful space. When I talk … Read more

Start Organizing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Action Plan

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When the clutter in our home starts to feel overwhelming, our instinct is often to “get organized.” But where do we begin? Do we add drawer dividers, buy a new cabinet, get bins, or tuck things into baskets? I came across a post I wrote years ago that offered a straightforward answer. It still holds … Read more

White Christmas and Winter Wonderland Decoration Ideas

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Our family Christmas didn’t go exactly as we hoped, but we received an unexpected gift: a true white Christmas. Snow is uncommon in the Pacific Northwest, and seeing it fall on Christmas Day felt especially magical. Even more surprising, it didn’t disappear within hours like most NW snowfall tends to do. We’ve been savoring this … Read more

Inspiration: Paint My Room Yellow – Creative Tips and Ideas

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Painted Furniture Yellow File Cabinets via Country Living Bright, cheerful yellow paint can transform ordinary file cabinets into standout furniture pieces. A fresh coat of paint gives metal or outdated cabinets a new life and injects instant personality into home offices, craft rooms, or entryways. Pairing painted cabinets with a warm wood top creates contrast, … Read more

Charming Home Exteriors: Design Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal

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This post is sponsored by James Hardie A well-designed home should bring a smile when you see it. James Hardie’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation supports timeless, beautiful designs with performance that enhances everyday living. I love a house with strong curb appeal. Driving through neighborhoods and spotting homes with standout features is one of … Read more