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

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

places to shop for home decor

20 Great Places to Shop for Mid-Priced Home Decor Online

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places to shop for home decor

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Have you ever wondered where your favorite home décor bloggers shop for their own homes?! Curious where they find those cute (and unusual) home accents and furniture? Wondering what places to shop for mid-priced home decor online? I’m taking the liberty to put myself in your shoes! I love to find out where my fav […]

May

01

Design + Decorate

How to Choose and Lay a Stair Runner: An Overview

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I am often asked, Do you like having a stair runner? My answer to this question is a resounding YES! If you are on the fence about adding a stair runner or are unsure where to even start, this post is for you! If you are looking for a tutorial on How to Install a […]

Apr

10

Design + Decorate

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Furnishing your New Home (when Building)

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furnishing your new home when building featured

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Are you in the midst of building your dream home and now it’s time to start thinking about furnishing your new home?! I assume you are already a *tinch* overwhelmed with all of the design decisions … and now you have to make even MORE decisions on how to furnish your home?! Yikes! I’ll lay […]

Apr

03

Design + Decorate

Serena and Lily Spring Sale

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It’s that time of year … the Serena and Lily Spring Sale! EVERYTHING IS 20% off with code: INSPO (if reading this post in Spring of 2019)! Below are many of my favorites … including several things I own and LOVE! Enjoy! Affiliate links are used for your shopping convenience. Please read my full disclosure […]

Mar

23

Design + Decorate

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