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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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My 20-Minute Closing Shift Routine That Helps Me Manage ADHD
If there’s one thing my ADHD brain loves, it’s a clean house. If there’s one thing my ADHD brain struggles with, it’s actually keeping it that way. Enter: the closing shift routine. I’ve talking about my ADHD home routines before… like My Daily ADHD Routine That Helped Me Lose 50+ Pounds (and Keep It Off)…
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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 Layer Lighting Like an Interior Designer
I’m convinced our most recent room makeover (a bedroom we’re re-doing for our friends) has had the biggest transformation mostly because we were very intentional about the lighting. Have you ever finished decorating a room and thought, “Okay… why doesn’t this feel as cozy as the rooms I save on Pinterest?” Most homeowners’ first inclination…
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13 Best Electric Fireplaces That Actually Look Good
I firmly believe nearly every room could benefit from a fireplace. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. full disclosure Living room? Obviously. Bedroom? Absolutely. Back porch? Been there, built that. Random blank wall that feels like it needs something but you have no idea what? Put a fireplace on it! Okay, maybe…
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The Best White Paint Colors for Every Room Direction (Use This Compass Trick!)
I may never choose a white paint color the same way again. We’re right in the middle of making over our friends’ bedroom, and I knew I wanted a warm, creamy white on the walls. Easy enough, right? Except “warm creamy white” describes approximately 4,793 paint colors. So while I was narrowing down samples, I…
