caroline's five finds woven counter stools FI 2

Caroline’s Five Finds: Woven Counter Stools

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caroline's five finds woven counter stools FI 2

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Are you searching for new kitchen island stools and you’re loving the uber-popular (and easy-to-clean) woven counter stools you see all over Instagram and Pinterest?!  If you answered, ‘YES and YES!’, this post is for YOU! In this issue of Caroline’s Five Finds, I rounded up five of my favorite woven counter stools. Don’t worry … there […]

Jun

10

Design + Decorate

How to Choose Cut Pile vs. Loop Pile Carpet

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Quick question … do you know the difference between cut pile and loop pile carpet? If you answered NO, you are NOT alone! I couldn’t have told you the difference before I built my own home. I think we can all identify the carpet style we like (by pointing at it) … but I want YOU to be able […]

Jun

05

Building a Home

my pantry makeover and organization tips

Walk-in Pantry Makeover + Organization Tips

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my pantry makeover and organization tips

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I’m about to get REALLY honest with you … when I started writing this post, I had not yet embarked on my own pantry organization project. I had all of my fun storage containers and baskets sitting on my pantry floor … but I was just too OVERWHELMED to get started! If you feel the […]

May

29

Life + Style

Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale FI

Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale: My Top Picks!

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Serena & Lily Memorial Day Sale FI

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If you follow my blog, I don’t think it’s any secret that I love (LOVE) Serena & Lily’s neutral coastal vibe! If I could wave a magic wand and design my entire house in Serena & Lily, I would do it! Serena & Lily truly embodies their motto that living well begins at home! The furniture […]

May

22

Gift Guides + Sales

Trending Kitchen Backsplash Tile Ideas

Caroline’s Five Finds: Kitchen Backsplash Tile

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Trending Kitchen Backsplash Tile Ideas

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Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the choices and options for your kitchen backsplash tile?!  In this edition of Caroline’s Five Finds, I am simplifying your backsplash tile decision by rounding up several gorgeous backsplash options for you! Below are five of my absolute FAV (on trend) backsplash tiles, as well as some other favs in SHOP BACKSPLASH TILE at […]

May

13

Caroline's Five Finds

A Guide to Interior Trim and Molding

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If you want to add molding and trim work to your new construction home (or to customize your current home), but aren’t fully sure of what options you have, this post is for YOU! Incorporating interior trim and molding makes a HUGE custom home design statement! By the end of this post, you’ll feel confident in […]

May

08

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?! 

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I’m Carrie Barker.

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