Holiday Gift Guide for Her: Stay-At-Home Edition

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I think we can ALL agree that Christmas will be a little bit *different* this year! It seems weird to even think about buying gifts, but it will be nice to have some semblance of normalcy amidst the craziness of #2020. If you’re unsure what to get for the women and young ladies in your […]

Dec

09

Gift Guides + Sales

Neutral textured Christmas Home Tour 2019 from Caroline on Design. Stairs with white wainscoting, faux garland, sleigh bells, and white 2" ribbon.

Neutral Textured Christmas Home Tour 2019

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Neutral textured Christmas Home Tour 2019 from Caroline on Design. Stairs with white wainscoting, faux garland, sleigh bells, and white 2" ribbon.

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I’m excited to share how my holiday home turned out this year … like, really excited! Although my Christmas decor is simple and neutral, my house feels SO cozy; the greenery and twinkly lights give me all the feels! I hope you find my neutral textured Christmas home tour inspiring as you decorate your own […]

Nov

25

Design + Decorate

Quartz vs Quartzite Counters: What’s the Difference?

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I’m not gonna lie … I decided to write this blog post because I personally didn’t know the differences between quartz vs quartzite 😉. Like you (and even some designers), I didn’t know what set these two countertop options apart. I just assumed that people called quartz two different names. Well, friend, I was wrong […]

Nov

18

Building a Home

My Custom Floor Plan: A Lil’ Sneak Peek

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Have you seen photos of my home floating around Pinterest as you search for floor plan ideas and you wonder if my custom floor plan might just be the perfect layout for your family? Well, you’re in luck because I’m sharing a lil’ sneak peek of my house plans in this blog post! Just so […]

Nov

11

Building a Home

Neutral yet whimsical Christmas decor

My Neutral (yet Whimsical) Christmas Decor 2018

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Neutral yet whimsical Christmas decor

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It’s almost time to decorate for the holidays, so I want to go ahead and start giving you some inspiration with my neutral yet whimsical Christmas decor home tour from 2018!   I decorate my home for the holidays the SAME way I decorate in general … very simple and neutral with little pops of […]

Oct

28

Design + Decorate

4 Tips to Reduce Stress While Building a House

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Building a home can certainly be one of the most stressful projects you’ll experience in your life. However, it doesn’t have to be super stressful! Below I’m sharing 4 tips to help you reduce stress while building your house. Spoiler alert … a lot of the stress of home building comes from poor planning and […]

Oct

21

Building a Home

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I designed my own custom home from the ground up, inside and out. A home that is cozy, comfy, laid out perfectly for the way my family lives, and makes us happy every single day. Oh, and did I mention I did this all without going over budget?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

a.k.a. Caroline on Design

I’m Carrie Barker.

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