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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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18 Simple Natural Christmas Decor Ideas You Can Do Yourself
Whenever I think about Christmas, I think about the Charles Dickens era Christmases, the Colonial Williamsburg Christmases, and the Little Women Christmases. None of them were plastic or store-bought. They were foraged, crafted, made with careful hands while loved ones gathered around to spend quality time together. Gosh that’s the good stuff! And to me,…
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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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100+ Best Experience Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Our family 100% believes in memory-making as the best type of gift. Every Christmas and birthday, Robert and I plan some sort of experience to give to our girls and to each other. Sometimes it’s as small as a science experiment subscription box. Some occasions, we gift theater tickets to a show touring through town….
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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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Budget-Friendly Ralph Lauren Christmas Decorating Ideas (Without the Luxe Price Tag)
If there’s one holiday trend having a moment this year, it’s the Ralph Lauren style Christmas. And honestly, I’m not mad about it one bit. SHOP OUR LIVING ROOM I’ve always loved that classic Americana look: rich colors, equestrian touches, cozy textures, and the kind of timeless Christmas charm that feels like a warm hug…
