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The Time I Ripped the Carpet Up

Friend, I have a confession: This beautiful photo by my good friend, Stacey Reid, though one of my favorites, is not an accurate representation of how I do pregnancy. I thought that by my second pregnancy, I would be a little better at the whole making a human thing. I’d

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I Am Not Just an Email Address. Neither Are You.

Four years ago, I shut the door of my office at a regional magazine and became an email address. I still have bosses, so to speak. Women working in offices like the one I used to have, who work through lunch and slip their high heels off under their desk

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Progress, Not Perfection: 2 Years in Our Home

This week we’re celebrating two years in our home. It’s been a whirlwind of remodeling projects, major life changes and a lot of learning from our mistakes on all fronts. Since we moved in, we’ve painted nearly every room and ceiling, the staircase, the cabinets, vanities and the trim throughout

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Chalk Painted Light Fixtures: An Easy Budget Makeover

I’m a big believer that something doesn’t have to be new to be beautiful. Sometimes it just needs a little character—and a can of paint. These chalk painted light fixtures were an easy, inexpensive way to update what we already had instead of replacing perfectly good lights. If you don’t

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Adding Character to Your Home

Beach Decor: Have the Look After Vacation

Getting the beach vibe at home can be done, we’re showing you some of our favorite beach decor. We are back from our trip to Destin, Florida but I think I left a piece of my heart. As we were driving away from the beach on our last night there,

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Sweet Finds & Smart Buys

Where to Shop for Boys

Let’s hear it for the boys! In honor of Elijah Finn’s first birthday on Friday, here’s some of the shops I’ve discovered that carry cute decor, clothing and toys for little guys.

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