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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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Candlelight Christmas Night Tour 2025
It’s that time of year again when our home glows from the inside out and the world feels just a little bit gentler. Every December, I wait for the sun to set, the house to quiet down, and all the soft lights and candles to come alive. There’s just something about Christmas at night, the…
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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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DIY Pressed Flower Ornaments (So Easy, It Barely Needs a Tutorial)
Every year, I try to come up with at least one simple Christmas craft to add something meaningful to our Christmas decor. These pressed flower ornaments might be the easiest project I’ve ever shared, truly just five minutes of crafting magic. They look like something you’d find in a boutique or on Etsy, but you…
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How to Hang Garland Over a Doorway (No Damage & Totally Customizable!)
Every year when Christmas rolls around, it’s basically a tradition in our house to frame our foyer doorway with garland. It’s like a little cheerful “welcome home” moment every time we walk in the front door. Over the years, I’ve tried several methods, but this one is by far my favorite because it’s completely no-damage…
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How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Stand Using a Planter Pot
(Works with baskets, barrels, buckets, and more!) Every year, I see Christmas trees in pretty planter pots on Instagram, and I make a mental note to try it but never get around to it. So I finally decided this was the year. I turned our tree into a “potted Christmas tree” using a planter we…
