How to Choose Removable Wallpaper: A Guide

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Wallpaper is a GREAT way to give your home a custom look and to add a WOW factor! However, if you are a little bit scared to make such a big ‘commitment’, then removable wallpaper is a great way to dip your toe into the world of wallpaper! If you aren’t sure what exactly temporary […]

Nov

06

Design + Decorate

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9 Common Decorating Questions Answered

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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

Your Guide to Staircase Parts

Your Guide to Staircase Parts: Diagram + Photos

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Your Guide to Staircase Parts

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If you are building (or renovating) a two-story home, you will obviously need to communicate with your contractor about your stair design. Knowing common stair terms will be very helpful in your conversations with your contractor. This is exactly why I created this guide to staircase parts for you! We’ll cover the most common terms […]

Oct

09

Selecting Design Finishes

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How I Make Money on Instagram: The Home Decor Niche

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how make money on instagram

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Have you ever wondered how people make money on Instagram? I am often asked, “How in the world do you make money posting photos of your home on Instagram?!” This blog post is a departure from my typical design post BUT I know there are people out there sharing photos of their home on Instagram […]

Oct

03

Design + Decorate

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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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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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