serena and lily neutral family room

Serena & Lily Look for Less: Family Room Redo

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serena and lily neutral family room

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I love (LOVE) the look of this calming neutral family room, but it’s just a little out of my price range (ok, a lot out of my price range)! The good news … I created a similar Serena & Lily look for less than half the cost. A low decor budget does NOT mean your […]

Jun

08

Design + Decorate

 21 Wallpaper Design Ideas for Every Room

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I absolutely LOVE wallpaper and think it has SO much power to completely transform any room. I have wallpaper all over my house so I’m often asked where I buy my wallpaper, how to get started with wallpaper, and if I provide some wallpaper design ideas for their own home. Soooo … I’m here to […]

Apr

13

Design + Decorate

wallpaper sources

Where to Buy Wallpaper Online: 12 Great Sources

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wallpaper sources

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Are you intrigued by the thought of adding wallpaper to your home but you have no idea where to even start looking for it?! Did you know that you can simply order it online?! Below, I’m sharing a list of 12 of my FAV go-to sources of where to buy wallpaper online. Not only will […]

Dec

01

Decorating Home

Neutral textured Christmas Home Tour 2019 from Caroline on Design. Stairs with white wainscoting, faux garland, sleigh bells, and white 2" ribbon.

Neutral Textured Christmas Home Tour 2019

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Neutral textured Christmas Home Tour 2019 from Caroline on Design. Stairs with white wainscoting, faux garland, sleigh bells, and white 2" ribbon.

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I’m excited to share how my holiday home turned out this year … like, really excited! Although my Christmas decor is simple and neutral, my house feels SO cozy; the greenery and twinkly lights give me all the feels! I hope you find my neutral textured Christmas home tour inspiring as you decorate your own […]

Nov

25

Design + Decorate

Neutral yet whimsical Christmas decor

My Neutral (yet Whimsical) Christmas Decor 2018

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Neutral yet whimsical Christmas decor

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It’s almost time to decorate for the holidays, so I want to go ahead and start giving you some inspiration with my neutral yet whimsical Christmas decor home tour from 2018!   I decorate my home for the holidays the SAME way I decorate in general … very simple and neutral with little pops of […]

Oct

28

Design + Decorate

common decorating questions answered featured

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

hey there,

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?! 

Yep, it’s true. I’ve been there, done that, and actually lived through it … and you will too. Pinkie promise!

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I’m Carrie Barker.

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