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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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    If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I love finding ways to make beautiful things happen without spending a fortune. Turns out that philosophy doesn’t just apply to decorating. It applies to travel too. This post contains affiliate links. If you apply for a credit card or make a purchase through…

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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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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