How to choose white paint

How to Choose the Perfect White Paint from a Ridiculously Small Sample

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How to choose white paint

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Are you trying to choose the perfect white paint from a (ridiculously) small sample, and just can’t picture how it will look IRL (in real life)?! Worried you’ll make the wrong decision and hate it once it’s on the wall?! Overwhelming, right?! You’d think white would be the easiest paint color … but it isn’t! […]

May

30

Building a Home

how to create a design board in canva

How to Create a Digital Design Board in Canva

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how to create a design board in canva

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Digital design boards are SO helpful when choosing home décor or even choosing finishes for your new build or reno. Creating a design board is a valuable skill that you will find useful whether you are designing for clients, or you just want to see all your desired products in one spot! I have been […]

May

16

Design + Decorate

reduce home decorating overwhelm

A Simple Concept to Reduce Home Decorating Overwhelm

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reduce home decorating overwhelm

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed and maybe a little incapable of decorating your home? Do you feel anxiety when it comes to purchasing the perfect home decor pieces? Maybe you fear you’ll make the wrong choice? Do you ever wish you could just make the “right” decorating decisions the first time … like the pros?! NEWSFLASH … […]

May

02

Design + Decorate

Your Guide to Styling Bookshelves

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Ugh … the elusive task of styling bookshelves! Are you with me on this?! It can be SO overwhelming to look at a blank slate of bookshelves in your home! It doesn’t have to be so hard though! I’ll let you know what works for me, as well as provide some styling tips, photo inspiration, […]

Apr

18

Design + Decorate

Mix and Match Throw Pillows

How to Mix and Match Throw Pillows

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Mix and Match Throw Pillows

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I have a confession to make … I used to struggle in the ‘mix and match throw pillows’ department! Coordinating throw pillows just didn’t come naturally to this home décor blogger! I am still a work in progress, but I am getting much more comfortable with mixing and matching! It certainly helps that I now […]

Apr

04

Design + Decorate

how to determine decorating style

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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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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