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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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The Biggest Paint Color Mistakes People Make (And How to Avoid Them)
This post is sponsored by Samplize. All opinions are my own. Recently, Robert and I visited Newport, Rhode Island for an anniversary trip and toured The Breakers. Ever since, I’ve been completely hooked on The Gilded Age. Specifically, one room in the Russell family’s mansion. It’s this gorgeous grayish-green room with gilded millwork that has…
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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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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…
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Our Small Space Laundry Room Organization That Maximizes Storage
For the past few weeks, I’ve been in full “little by little” mode, slowly organizing every single drawer and cabinet in our laundry room, and let me tell you… this room works HARD for our family. When we were planning this space last year, I had one big goal:Make every square inch count. It has…
