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12 Go-To Sources to Buy Light Fixtures Online

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Are you in the midst of looking for lighting for your new (or current) home and you aren’t exactly excited about what is offered at the local lighting or big box stores? I totally get it! This is precisely why I’m sharing with you my 12 go-to sources to buy light fixtures online! You have […]

Feb

05

Building a Home

How to Choose Kitchen Island Lighting FI

How to Choose Kitchen Island Lighting

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How to Choose Kitchen Island Lighting FI

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Are you building a new home (or renovating your kitchen) and it’s time to pick out pendants to go over your kitchen island? Maybe you’re confused about what size pendants you need or where to even shop for pendants (other than the local lighting store your builder recommended). If you’re looking for some pendant ideas […]

Jan

15

Design + Decorate

Home Design Trend Predictions for 2020 FI

Home Design Trend Predictions for 2020

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Home Design Trend Predictions for 2020 FI

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Are you building a home or planning to update your decor this year and you’re curious what the home design trend predictions for 2020 are?! I know I was curious, so I gathered all the goodies and now I’m sharing with you an overview of all the trending home designs in 2020! Below are many […]

Jan

08

Building a Home

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My 10 Most Popular Blog Posts in 2019

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Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2020?! WTH?! I feel like we were all just bracing for Y2K … and that was TWENTY years ago! Anyhoo, I’m super excited about 2020. It’s going to be a great year and I can’t wait to see what it holds … but first, let’s look back at […]

Jan

01

Building a Home

Entry Console Table Decor Ideas light wood entry table with round mirror and lamps.

5 Entry Console Table Decor Ideas you’ll Love

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Entry Console Table Decor Ideas light wood entry table with round mirror and lamps.

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Your entryway (a.k.a. foyer) is the first impression visitors have of your home. You want it to feel warm and inviting, but you also want guests to see your design style the moment they step foot in your house. One way to accomplish this is by adding a console table for guests to throw (well, place […]

Dec

18

Design + Decorate

Caroline on Design Thanksgiving Sales 2019

Thanksgiving Sale Favorites 2019

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Caroline on Design Thanksgiving Sales 2019

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! It’s been a big week around here … my husband and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Also, our 10-year-old daughter is recovering from foot surgery so I feel like I’m taking care of a baby again … a baby who can’t walk or do anything for herself :). Anyhoo, […]

Nov

27

Gift Guides + Sales

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