The post today was supposed to be about decorative pillows but I got sidetracked by some amazingly affordable holiday pillows. Most of the pillows are from JOANN and I recently published a post on how JOANN is killing it this Christmas with affordable finds and so they chalk up another win. The good news with […]
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My husband spends most of his waking hours in the office which doubles as a work-from-home space (full-time currently) and an after-hours gaming retreat. He had been asking to remodel the office in our Redmond, Washington house for years but I resisted because the existing office was very craftsman, like the house, and I worried
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2020 has been a challenging year for everyone! At this time of year, I am taking a moment to reflect on these challenges while remembering to be thank-FULL for all the wonderful things that are happening. This year has been especially tough for me because I lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer after a very
The word nightstand makes me think of a sentinel who stands watch while I sleep. While I like the idea of this, it is also a bit creepy, so perhaps it is best that a nightstand just a great place to hold nighttime essentials and maybe a lamp and a small plant or frame. Below
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I love family traditions and having an Advent calendar in December has been one throughout my childhood and one my kids have enjoyed. Advent is a season of the Christian year observed as a time of waiting and preparing for the birth and return of Jesus at the Second Coming. Although we were somewhat religious
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With the holidays coming, it is a great time to add to your board game collection so you have something to do when you have more time on your hands. For us, board games are a great way to engage with teenagers who are generally face first in electronics. We have a whole closet full
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New table lamps are a great way to add some style and function to a room. Light from a lamp can really create a mood whether you want to watch a movie, listen to music, or just hang out with the family and the end of the day. Just because your current lamps turn on
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OMG guys, I know that you may be tired of my Christmas décor posts but JOANN’s is so winning with this year’s affordable décor! I told myself that I was done Christmas décor shopping yesterday as the storage situation (and husband’s patience with the daily deliveries) is getting pretty limited over here. Seriously, look at
HO HO HO JOANN – Amazing, Affordable Christmas Decor and More Read More »
One of my favorite rooms in my new house is the master bedroom. The room feels calm, simple, and relaxed with a neutral black and white color pallet but still warm with wood tones and fabric textures. I will likely still add some artwork or mirrors over the nightstands which is a work in progress.
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While flush mount lights are great for bedrooms (see some options HERE), the master bedroom deserves a bit more drama associated with a chandelier if you have at least 10′ ceilings. A chandelier also adds style – think of it like bedroom jewelry unless you are like me in which case it can be the
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The custom of bringing evergreens home during winter started in the 16th century among northern and eastern Europeans. During this period, the tree was pruned to make the tree more uniform in shape and also to create a triangular shape to represent the Trinity. Instead of throwing the excess greenery away, Europeans shaped them into
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I recently relocated to Newport Beach, CA after living in Washington for over 23 years. The most difficult thing I left in Washington is my 21 years old son who is a Senior at the University of Washington getting a degree in computer science and who will be working at Amazon after graduation (sorry, proud
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Changing up my décor for the holidays is one of my favorite ways to keep the house feeling alive. Putting away some of your usual décor for a few months is also a great way to love it again when it is time to swap them back into place after the holidays. I know it
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Today I am changing it up a bit and sharing my favorite clothing sources. I love clothes but cannot justify spending on things that many of my favorite home design bloggers share such as the $250 sweater from Nordstrom or the $400 dress from some brand I have never heard of. While they are adorable,
Refresh for Less: Designer Clothes, Unbelievable Discounts Read More »