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Make Room for Spring: The HomeBody Method for Creating a Peaceful Home
Every spring brings a familiar, hopeful feeling. The days grow a little brighter, the air feels lighter, and we start dreaming about a fresh start at home. Maybe you feel the urge to declutter a little, refresh a room, or add a few simple touches that make your home feel ready for spring. But if you’re anything like me, it can also feel a little...
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My Favorite Amazon Prime Day Sales 2024: Tried & True Items in My Home
It’s time for Prime Day! (July 16-17) Hello friends! It’s time for one of the biggest sales...
Decorating the Bedroom: A Statement Rug + Chair Legs
Last week I added this beautiful statement rug and swapped out chair legs in our bedroom! And to think this spring I said I had no plans to work on this room over the summer! I was only going to work on the deck! Now I’m decorating the bedroom. I always reserve the right to change my mind :).
12+ Practical & Pretty Kitchen Items I Love
One of my most impactful decorating tips is to look for practical ways to incorporate pretty kitchen items into everyday activities. Today I will show you 12 + pretty and practical ways I do just that (affordably!) in my own kitchen (and I will give you as many sources as I can, too!)
How to Style Open Shelving in a Kitchen (+ secret ingredients to add to the mix!)
Styling shelves can feel daunting, but it can be fun and less stressful when you know a few designer secrets for selecting the right items and how to style them. Here are some of my favorite tried and true tips for selecting items to display and how to style open shelving in a kitchen (or anywhere!).
Our Small Deck Makeover for Summer (the reveal and the 6+ ways to use this clever outdoor wicker plant stand!)
Today I am sharing our small deck makeover for summer! I think it turned out so cute — we absolutely love it!
Courtney’s Baby Boy Nursery (Rental & Budget Friendly Nursery Ideas)
Hi friends, it's Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here to share my son Forrest's nursery with you...
A New Striped Summer Kitchen Cafe Curtain (and How I Hang it in My Kitchen Island Barstool Nook!)
I hung a new kitchen cafe curtain last week and I love it! This is our first summer here in this...
Summer Decor Shop 2024
It’s time for our Summer Decor Shop! Many of our selections would be lovely and classic all year round, but it’s always fun to share the special pieces we find in each season.
30+ Summer Decorating Ideas
Who doesn’t love the mood of a summer home? There are so many simple ways to bring in the refreshing feel of a summer home! Here are 32 summer decorating ideas from my home for inspiration!
Our Coastal Cottage Before and After Photos of Entry Progress (and more!)
Today I am going to share some new before and after (progress) photos of our coastal cottage, featuring projects we’ve worked on in our entry and living room area!
