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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 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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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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Where to Find the Best Fake Flowers That Look Real
A round up of the best fake flowers that look real, 12 places to buy them, + tricks to make artificial flowers look even more realistic. So uh… I blacked out the other day and accidentally bought like 8 bunches of fake flowers. I don’t know how it happened. Total mystery. Just my need for…
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Affordable Design Ideas from the HGTV Dream Home 2026
The HGTV Dream Home is always packed with pinch-me moments: the views, the finishes, the furniture budget most of us don’t get to have in real life. 😅 When Robert and I visited the Dream Home for an event recently on Lake Wylie in Charlotte, I made it my mission to look past the big-ticket…
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The Ultimate Winter Storm Prep Checklist for Power Outages
Winter storms have a funny way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re scrolling the weather app thinking, “Oh, that’s probably nothing,” and the next minute everyone is panic-buying bread and milk and the grocery store shelves are wiped clean. At least, that’s the case in our town. We live in the Charlotte area,…
