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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

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Master Walk-In Closet Design Ideas and Inspiration

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walk-in closet with window and drawers

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Are you in the process of building a new home (or doing a home reno) and looking for master walk-in closet design ideas? Of course, you can google images or search for ‘master closet ideas’ in Pinterest, but you’ll get an overwhelming amount of ideas … and some of them aren’t even that great (did I […]

Sep

25

Building a Home

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How to Choose the Best Rug Size and Placement

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guide to choose rug size and placement featured

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Are you confused about how large of a rug you need and/or how to place your furniture on the rug?! Whether you are furnishing a new home or you want to update your current home decor, this post is your guide on how to choose the best rug size and placement! By the end of […]

Sep

18

Design + Decorate

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Serena & Lily Look for Less: Neutral Bedroom

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serena & lily look for less white bedroom

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If you’re anything like me, you love (LOVE) Serena & Lily’s simple, classic and neutral vibe … however, your budget doesn’t allow you to decorate your entire room with Serena products. Girl, you aren’t alone! As a matter of fact, one of my most popular blog posts is Serena & Lily Look for Less: Family […]

Aug

28

Design + Decorate

Guide to Choose Throw Pillow Size and Fabric

Your Guide to Choosing and Styling Throw Pillows

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Guide to Choose Throw Pillow Size and Fabric

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Adding throw pillows to your sofa is the perfect way to completely change the look of your family room or to give it just the right finishing touch! However, choosing and styling throw pillows can be a little overwhelming and confusing. If you are unsure how to choose the best pillow fabrics, pillow sizes, and […]

Jul

31

Design + Decorate

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9 Tips to Design a Beautiful & Functional Master Bathroom

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tips to design beautiful & functional master bathroom FI

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Your master bathroom is one of the most expensive rooms when building (or renovating) your home … so you kinda wanna make sure you REALLY think about what you want BEFORE you design this room! If you’re anything like me, you want your master bathroom to be functional … but you do NOT want to […]

Jul

03

Design + Decorate

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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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