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My Favorite Gift I’ve Ever Given (Perfect Grandparent Gift!)
A few years ago we got this for my parents, and they still say it’s their favorite gift they’ve ever received!
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My Design Philosophy + The Gift of Home
A giveaway, my design philosophy, intro to me and my home, and sharing a new design book you’ll love!
Three Simple Updates to Make Your Bedroom Your Winter Sanctuary
Come see the simple and budget-friendly changes we made to our bedroom to create a cozier sanctuary for the winter months!
Lantern Ceiling Lights (New Light for My Bedroom)
Now that the new year has arrived, I’m on a roll making design decisions so we can make...
Mini Table Lamps and Accent Lighting Sources
Accent lighting is an essential element in the function and cozy mood of a home. In this post we’re sharing some stylish accent/mini lamps that are easy to tuck in anywhere you need a little extra light or warmth!
How to Get Unstuck with Decorating
Do you ever feel stumped with the direction you want to go with a room, so you just stay stuck? I sure do! So if like me you want to make progress on a room this month, consider the suggestions in this post as inspiration and permission to make a decision!
Beautiful Kitchen Designs + Inspiration
Looking for kitchen inspiration? Enjoy these beautiful designs I’m inspired by lately,...
4 Important First Steps to Take When Designing A Room
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with where to start when designing a room? If you want to give a room a refresh, here are the first four steps I usually take to get started, to organize my thoughts, needs and style preferences so I can move forward with a plan!
Simple Furniture Makeover + Pretty Shelf and Drawer Liners (Courtney’s Apartment)
Hi friends, it’s Courtney (one of Melissa’s daughter’s) here! I wanted to...
Refresh Your Bedroom for Winter – A Lovely January
The change of seasons can be a wonderful reason to refresh your home. With the holidays behind...
Join Us for A Home Challenge: A Lovely January
Join us for a fun home challenge in January!





















