If you were inspired (like I was!) by my last post to add some more green to your home, I have lots of green home decor finds to share with you today! Click here for all above sources Click here for all above sources (all Target!) Click here for all above sources (all Amazon, see …
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How Did I Do On My 2023 Home Goals?
At the beginning of this year, I made my Master List of Home Goals just like I’ve done for the last several years. But this year, I tried to keep my goals reasonable. So how did I do? Let’s take a look. Goal #1 – Finish the Home Gym At the beginning of the year, …
Tools To Gift This Christmas (2023 Guide)
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The Story of Our English-Inspired Cottage Kitchen at Christmas
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Going Green, Part 1
From reducing energy consumption to recycling waste, it seems like everyone is interested in doing their part to help the environment these days. While green living conserves natural resources and cuts down on pollution, it also has the practical benefit of saving money on your utility bills. Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. is living …
The Winning Door Color! – Addicted 2 Decorating®
I have to admit that letting commenters choose the door color for the back entry of my studio was a very fun social experiment for me. Tallying the votes took a while, but my mom and I sat in Rosa’s Cafe yesterday afternoon and tallied the votes that had come in to that point. It …
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Black Friday
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Charming Homes in Autumn (two of our family’s past homes in Portland!)
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Charming Homes in Autumn Which fall house is your favorite? The first two in this post were our real life homes (ours and my parents) but I would be very happy in any of these. We have so many sweet memories in this …
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What to Look for in Exterior Caulk
The purpose of a sealant, or caulk, on the exterior of a home is to seal gaps that allow air and moisture to infiltrate the structure of the home. That seems simple enough, but the reality of building materials is that they are constantly moving. Changes in temperature and humidity cause them to continually expand …
My 72-Color Paint Swatch Cabinets – Part 3 (Framing Out IKEA Cabinets To Make A Stand Alone Cabinet)
I had high hopes that I’d be finished with this cabinet by today, but I didn’t make it. I had completely forgotten that the walls and the ceiling in that area of the room hadn’t even been painted yet, so having to take care of that before working on the cabinet set me back a …