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Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Parties (and more)

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hostess gift ideas woman holding beautiful wrapped gift

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I’ve curated several fabulous hostess gift ideas FOR YOU! Not only do these gifts make a great ‘thank you’ for your holiday party hostesses, but they are also perfect for any party occasion throughout the year! Let’s get right to it … Affiliate links are used for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here. […]

Dec

11

Gift Guides + Sales

Caroline's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

Caroline’s Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2019

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Caroline's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

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Want an easier way to shop for your family and friends?! You just found it! I created this ultimate Christmas gift guide to make shopping for the women, men, tween girls, and young girls in your life SO. MUCH. EASIER.!  I also included a boutique with more fun ideas at the end of this post. Just […]

Dec

04

Gift Guides + Sales

Caroline on Design Thanksgiving Sales 2019

Thanksgiving Sale Favorites 2019

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Caroline on Design Thanksgiving Sales 2019

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! It’s been a big week around here … my husband and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Also, our 10-year-old daughter is recovering from foot surgery so I feel like I’m taking care of a baby again … a baby who can’t walk or do anything for herself :). Anyhoo, […]

Nov

27

Gift Guides + Sales

How to Choose Removable Wallpaper: A Guide

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Wallpaper is a GREAT way to give your home a custom look and to add a WOW factor! However, if you are a little bit scared to make such a big ‘commitment’, then removable wallpaper is a great way to dip your toe into the world of wallpaper! If you aren’t sure what exactly temporary […]

Nov

06

Design + Decorate

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9 Common Decorating Questions Answered

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common decorating questions answered featured

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I get SO many great questions from my blog readers and Instagram followers! Below, I’m sharing nine of the common decorating questions I am repeatedly asked. You’ll notice a trend in the questions overall :). 1.  SHOULD I CONSIDER A CLOSED DOOR STAIRCASE INTO MY BASEMENT? YES! My previous home’s basement didn’t have a door […]

Oct

30

Interior Styling Tips

Your Guide to Staircase Parts

Your Guide to Staircase Parts: Diagram + Photos

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Your Guide to Staircase Parts

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If you are building (or renovating) a two-story home, you will obviously need to communicate with your contractor about your stair design. Knowing common stair terms will be very helpful in your conversations with your contractor. This is exactly why I created this guide to staircase parts for you! We’ll cover the most common terms […]

Oct

09

Selecting Design Finishes

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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?! 

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I’m Carrie Barker.

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