Tag: decor tips
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Styling a farmhouse china hutch
My china hutch in the dining room was full, but it lacked interest and charm. In fact, it was boring and didn’t really add anything to our dining room. I’d been looking for a way to showcase our milk glass collection, so I thought I’d combine the two. I took everything out of the hutch…
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From house to Home: Tips and Tricks for a cozier home
What is the difference between a “house” and a “home?” By definition, the two words mean almost the same thing, but connotatively, a Home is where you feel comfort and a sense of belonging. With just a few tips and a little money, you can make your house feel more like Home. 1. New mattress,…
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Make Something Monday: faux grain sacks
I love grain sacks so much. I have two of them in our dining room. I had an awkward space in our hall and wanted another grain sack to occupy the space… except I couldn’t find what I wanted. As usual, when faced with high costs or low availability, I decided to create my own.…
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Cute and Functional Study Spaces
My daughter needed a quiet, well-lit and organized place to study and do homework. We bought her this desk off Craigslist some time ago, but we never really decorated or did anything to make it inviting. It wasn’t bad, but it was missing some key elements. Check this post for elements of an effective study…
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Make it Monday: How to improve your curb appeal with only $50
Our house looked like this: Pardon the snow pictures; since my server crashed earlier this year, I’ve lost many of my pictures. Not bad, but this eyesore wasn’t doing a thing for our home’s facade. Our garage door was big, white and booorrrring. I’ve been crushing on Coach house garage doors since forever, but because…