LVT Flooring vs. Engineered Wood

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A question that has repeatedly come during live coaching calls with my BYF members is whether other members plan to use LVT flooring vs engineered wood flooring in their new home. In full disclosure, LVT flooring wasn’t even a consideration when I built my home in 2013 because it wasn’t a popular option that people […]

Feb

17

Design + Decorate

Paint Color Trends 2021

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It’s a new-ish year and that means new design trends … including paint color trends for 2021. In this blog post, I’ll share the color trends for my two (favorite) go-to paint brands, Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore. Below are the ‘paint colors of the year’ for both Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore as well […]

Feb

03

Design + Decorate

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

Quartz vs Quartzite Counters: What’s the Difference?

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I’m not gonna lie … I decided to write this blog post because I personally didn’t know the differences between quartz vs quartzite 😉. Like you (and even some designers), I didn’t know what set these two countertop options apart. I just assumed that people called quartz two different names. Well, friend, I was wrong […]

Nov

18

Building a Home

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

Where to Buy Trending Door Hardware Online

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Are you curious where you can go online to order beautiful hardware? I’ve got you covered below with a list of three great places to buy trending door hardware online! I’m also answering your questions about what hardware finishes and styles are popular AND whether or not door hardware should match throughout your house. Affiliate […]

Oct

14

Design + Decorate

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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