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Home wasn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey.
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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How to Mix Patterns Like a Pro (Without Looking Busy)
For years, I thought pattern mixing was one of those decorating skills that certain people were simply born knowing how to do. You know the type. The people who somehow pair floral wallpaper with striped curtains and a plaid pillow, and instead of looking like a decorating identity crisis, it looks effortlessly beautiful. Meanwhile, I…
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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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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…
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Simple DIY Projects to Improve Your Home in an Hour or Less
Simple, high-impact changes you can do today (even on a busy day). Okay look, now that I’ve aired out my ADHD dirty laundry, I’ve been on a journey for “quick wins” and ways to supercharge my productivity in our home. (Because I never know when the dreaded low-energy days will hit.) After hitting a season…
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Easy Ways to Turn Your Old House Into a Smart Home
Simple ways to automate everyday life (without rewiring your whole house) When we bought our 1960s house, “smart home” was the last thing on my mind. I pictured futuristic new builds with complicated wiring and expensive systems, definitely not an older home like ours with creaky floors, quirky wiring, and zero built-in tech. But little…
