Category: Inspired Decor

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Inspired Decor

12 Days of Christmas Tour of Homes

Maybe it’s the writer in me but I’ve always loved seeing inside other people’s homes. Even as a little kid, I’d peek around my friends’ moms, who’d answer the door with a dishtowel draped over their shoulder or have a younger child perched on their hip with one arm holding

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Crafts & DIY Projects

DIY Love Letter Wall Art

At our house, I believe the walls are sacred. I love wall art that means something to us, whether it is photos framed beautifully in reclaimed wood frames or handwritten recipes. This easy canvas wall art preserves your (or your loved one’s) handwriting in an artful way. I love the

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Adding Character to Your Home

10 Builder-Basic Makeovers

Sometimes when I’m watching home improvement shows, I get a little discouraged because the “before” houses all have really great bones. They’re usually older homes in established neighborhoods rather than the typical suburban home with oak kitchen cabinets, beige walls and fiberglass shower stalls. Don’t get me wrong, I love

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Adding Character to Your Home

How to Install a Kid-Friendly Stair Runner

If you’ve been following our stair makeover, you’ve read how I ripped up the builder-basic carpet in a fit of madness then painted the stairs for less than $50. The final step was installing a runner from Sisal Rugs Direct. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing the best

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Adding Character to Your Home

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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