8 bloggers share their top advice for your home build or renovation

8 Home Bloggers Share Top Advice for your Home Build or Reno

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8 bloggers share their top advice for your home build or renovation

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Building or renovating a home is a HUGE undertaking! I’ve shared some of my own top pieces of advice for your home build or reno, but there is SO much more we can all learn from others! I have gathered some GREAT advice from eight of my AMAZING Instagram friends who have been in the […]

Sep

12

Building a Home

change if I built my home again

4 Things I would Definitely Change if I Built my Home Again (and 4 Things I would Never Change!)

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change if I built my home again

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I have been asked by several readers on Instagram what I would change if I built my home again. Honestly, there isn’t much I would change, but I will share my shortlist below. Possibly something on this list will help you in making your own home building decisions! I can’t stress enough how happy I […]

Mar

28

Building a Home

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How to Determine Your Decorating Style

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how to determine decorating style

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I was recently asked by a reader, “how can I determine my decorating style?” I thought it was a great question, but I wasn’t sure how to answer it because I just always go with my gut when making design decisions. I go with what feels right to ME. Then it dawned on me … this […]

Mar

21

Design + Decorate

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Building or Renovating: 12 Unexpected Budget-Friendly Home Upgrades

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Building or renovating a home is A LOT of work, but it is also a FUN experience! One of the best things about building or renovating your home is that you can add custom functional features to improve the way your family lives in the space. Whether you are building from scratch or doing a […]

Mar

07

Building a Home

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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?! 

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

a.k.a. Caroline on Design

I’m Carrie Barker.

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