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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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How to Make 8-Foot Low Ceilings Look Taller: 13 Designer Tricks We Use
One of the questions I get asked more than almost any other is: “Wait… your ceilings are only 8 feet?” Especially lately after our living room fandelier went viral. The number one comment I keep seeing is, “Would that work with my 8-foot ceilings?” The funny thing is… it already does. Our house was built…
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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 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…
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The Backyard Party Guest Station Setup I Swear By
I used to spend every backyard party doing the same thing on repeat:running inside to grab sunscreen… handing out towels… digging through drawers for Band-Aids… refilling drinks… answering “Hey, do you have…?” about 47 times. Not exactly the relaxing host vibe we’re going for, right? So this year, I tried something different for backyard party…
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How to Layer Rugs (Plus the Best Rug Pairings That Always Work)
We recently layered rugs in our living room, and now I can’t stop asking myself: Why didn’t we do this sooner? It instantly made the space feel warmer, cozier, and more “finished” without changing anything else in the room. Just one simple layer added texture, depth, and that collected, designer look we all love. jute…
