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Home wasn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey.
Weโre 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. Weโre so glad you’re here, and we hope you feel inspired to love the home you have. Hang out!

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Traditional Barn Door Alternative with Hidden Hardware (No Pocket Door Required!)
I never thought I’d be a barn door person again after our farmhouse decorating days a decade ago. But here we are, and I’m officially eating my words. We had ONE last project to finish in our friends’ French country bedroom makeover, and it was replacing the rustic sliding barn door. Don’t get me wrong….

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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 doesnโt 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 Hang Garland Over a Doorway (No Damage & Totally Customizable!)
Every year when Christmas rolls around, itโs basically a tradition in our house to frame our foyer doorway with garland. Itโs like a little cheerful โwelcome homeโ moment every time we walk in the front door. Over the years, Iโve tried several methods, but this one is by far my favorite because itโs completely no-damage…
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Outdoor Christmas Lawn Decorating Ideas (No Ladder Required)
Last Christmas, our entire family was hit with a virus, and we had to forgo our holiday gatherings with extended family. The kids were so disappointed, as were Robert and me. So we donned our festive pajamas, made to-go cups of hot cocoa, cranked up the Christmas carols, and drove around to enjoy an impromptu…
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How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall (Without Buying More Decor)
Simple fall decorating ideas to make your home feel warm and inviting using what you already have. I realize we’re only about a week away from November, so I’m showing up a little late to the fall decorating party. But the other night, the house was lookin’ cute, so I grabbed my phone and wandered…






