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Home wasn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey.
We’re Robert & Lauren Shaver, a DIY-loving duo just fighting the good fight in making our house a home, one renovation and thrifted decorating adventure at a time. We believe the journey of turning a house into a home is half the fun. We’re so glad you’re here, and we hope you feel inspired to love the home you have. Hang out!
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The Small Bedroom Storage Idea I Wish I’d Thought of Years Ago
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. full disclosure When you’re working with a small bedroom like we are, every piece of furniture has to earn its place. That’s why I recently swapped our ordinary bench for a bedroom storage bench, and it turned out to be one of the best small bedroom…
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Home is more than a place. It’s a feeling.
Our surroundings matter. In a world of packed calendars, long to-do lists, and noise, we believe now more than ever that home should be your soft place to land. It doesn’t require a large budget to make that happen. Our philosophy is you shouldn’t have to sacrifice style for the sake of a smaller price tag… it just takes an extra dose of out-of-the-box thinking. That’s why we’re here for you. We believe in creating beauty right where you are to love the home you already have so it can love you right back.
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How to Mix Patterns Like a Pro (Without Looking Busy)
For years, I thought pattern mixing was one of those decorating skills that certain people were simply born knowing how to do. You know the type. The people who somehow pair floral wallpaper with striped curtains and a plaid pillow, and instead of looking like a decorating identity crisis, it looks effortlessly beautiful. Meanwhile, I…
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Aesthetic Storage Ideas That Actually Work in Real Life
If organizing a house was as simple as buying a few cute baskets from Target, I’d have solved that problem years ago. Instead, I’ve learned the hard way that the best storage solutions aren’t necessarily the prettiest ones. They’re the ones you actually use. After living in our 1960 colonial for years with two growing…
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How I Turned a Secretary Desk Into a DIY Makeup Vanity in Our Small Bathroom
Back when I was designing our bathroom before its big remodel, I knew I would have to make some sacrifices. Our primary bathroom is on the smaller side, and for years I just accepted that meant I’d always be doing my makeup standing at the sink, juggling brushes next to a toothpaste tube like some…
