wallpaper 101

Wallpaper 101: What you Need to Know to Get Started

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wallpaper 101

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Are you considering adding wallpaper to your home but you just don’t know where to start?! If you answered YES, then this Wallpaper 101 post is for YOU! I have compiled a list of TEN important things you should know about wallpaper. I also included a boutique of wallpaper ideas for YOU! Let’s get started! I am a […]

Nov

22

Design + Decorate

19 subtle wallpaper patterns you'll love!

19 Subtle Wallpaper Patterns you’ll Love

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19 subtle wallpaper patterns you'll love!

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Are you on the fence about adding wallpaper to your home? Have you considered it, but just aren’t sure? I say, GO FOR IT! Choosing subtle wallpaper patterns are a great way to ease into wallpaper, and there are thousands of fabulous choices! Unlike statement paper (which has a bold stand-alone pattern), subtle wallpaper looks great under […]

Oct

17

Design + Decorate

How to use Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz to find Design Inspiration

How to Use Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz to find Design Inspiration

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How to use Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz to find Design Inspiration

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Are you unsure where to even START when it comes to designing your home build, reno, or decorating project? YOU AREN’T ALONE! It’s hard to envision in your head what you want! Luckily there are online platforms that offer a TON of design and décor ideas! I mean, millions of ideas literally at your fingertips! […]

Oct

03

Design + Decorate

20 Transformative Budget-Friendly Home Decorating Ideas

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Are you ready to freshen up your home décor and transform the look of a room in your home? Is money (aka, the dreaded budget) the only thing holding you back? If so, I have GOOD NEWS for you! You don’t need to spend lot of money (or any money) to completely transform the look of any […]

Sep

19

Design + Decorate

Budget-friendly little girl's bedroom with white furniture and pops of teal and pink.

Budget-Friendly Teal and Pink Girly Bedroom

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Budget-friendly little girl's bedroom with white furniture and pops of teal and pink.

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I was SO excited to work on this particular FREE mini e-design because I got to create a FUN teal and pink girly bedroom for a sweet little 8-year-old! I have two daughters of my own so I LOVE decorating little girl bedrooms! I was also THRILLED that her mama suggested wallpaper! Please read WALLPAPER […]

Sep

17

Design + Decorate

affordable fall decor and fashion must-haves round up by Caroline on Design

Affordable Fall Décor and Fashion Must-Haves

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affordable fall decor and fashion must-haves round up by Caroline on Design

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Today is the first chilly day here in the Midwest and it gives me all the fall feels, so I’ve rounded up some of my favorite affordable fall decor and fashion must-haves …  many of which I own and LOVE! Nothing says fall more than chunky sweaters, comfy jeans, and a pair of booties … […]

Sep

10

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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