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Cozy Cabin Inspired Bedroom

I started this entire makeover knowing I wanted THESE curtains from Two Page Curtains. They have so many quality centered window treatments and there are so many to choose from. The minute I hung these it was an instant room facelift.

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Our Timeless Dining Room Light Fixtures

When working full-time with clients, one reoccurring pain-point I would often hear was about fixtures. Namely light fixtures. So I wanted to do a deep dive into our dining room light fixtures and explain why we chose them, where they’re from, and why I chose the finishes that I did.

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Porch Makeover

Backstory….we bought our 1920s craftsman home 5.5 years ago and one of the things that convinced me that we needed to buy this house was the front porch! They just don’t make them like this anymore!

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Nightstands With Storage Under $160

When searching for the right nightstand to accompany our newly refreshed bedroom, we compiled a list of 9 of our very favorite nightstands and all under $160. Shop them out below by clicking on your favorite one!

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Why We Refinished Our Floors 2 Years Later

We get asked so frequently about our floors and how we refinished them but would you believe me if I told you, this is the second time we refinished them in LESS than 2 years???? Why would anyone be that crazy you might wonder. But the answer is simple really.

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Going For The Bold & Gold: Bedroom Color & Wall Lamps

I’ve always loved the look of wall sconces but in full transparency adding additional hard wired electrical was not really an option for us living in a 100 year old house with lath, plaster, etc. So the next best option was to find a wall lamp that had a clear cord we could minimize the appearance of a cord at all.

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Dark Bedroom Vibes: A Designers Honest Review

Everyone always tells you, never paint a small room a dark color because it makes the room feel even smaller and I’m not going to lie, as a designer, I have told many clients that myself. But there is something magical about dark, high gloss paint that is just hard to explain.

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How To Create Texture & Layers In Your Entryway

When we started refinishing our floors back in March, I knew that the entryway was going to be next on our “to do” list. Why? Because entryways (IMO) are incredibly important. 1.) They are the first things people see when they walk into your home, and 2.) they set the tone for the rest of your house as well. Is it warm? Is it inviting? What does it say about YOU?

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ORC Week 4: Refinished Bistro Chairs

I’ve been wanting some vintage bistro chairs for a while now and while you can find them relatively inexpensive, I’ve really been challenging myself lately to be super creative when it comes to this challenge and see just how cheap I can buy things! So….I searched the good ol’ Facebook marketplace for a couple weeks and saw these old bistro chairs come up for sale for $10 a pop! I was like OK! I can do that!

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