Answering all of the questions about our home’s original 60 year-old floors and our method for how to clean hardwood floors. This post is sponsored by Bona. All opinions are my own. Ever since we moved into our 60 year-old colonial, we’ve gotten a ton of questions about our hardwood floors over the years. Seriously… a LOT. Are you going…
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4 rules for nightstand decor to keep it pretty, functional, and clutter-free plus 4 nightstand decor ideas for all styles. I hope y’all are liking these Simplified Decorating posts because I’m having a blast with them over here. It’s so fun to decorate. But sometimes I think it’s so important to focus on why you decorate. To analyze how you…
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How we transformed a bulky thrifted piece of furniture into a chic modern glam buffet with brass spray paint, hardware, and grasscloth wallpaper. It always starts the same way. The classic thrifty furniture makeover. The Cinderella story. The underdog. I think there’s a reason why secondhand furniture makeovers have a special place in my heart. Because I’m a sucker for…
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I’m not usually one to “watch” a new line of decor hit the market, but this one has been on my radar for weeks. Maybe it’s because I’m having Joanna Gaines withdrawal ever since Fixer Upper went off the air. I dunno. But the new Hearth & Hand Spring 2020 line just dropped at Target, and it’s GORGEOUS! So many…
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A round-up of 20 of the best DIY wall decor ideas plus tutorials and tips to pull off the look easily and get the designer look for less. Decorator’s block. I swear it’s a real thing. Like writer’s block when you stare at a blank screen and that blinking cursor just mocks you while you try to rattle around in…
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How we overhauled our small closets in our master bedroom with an improvised IKEA closet system rigging Billy bookcases and baskets for a perfectly organized wardrobe. And just like that our small master bedroom his & her closets are DONE! It definitely didn’t go according to plan, but it totally worked out. And this project was worth every single second…
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A free printable with the easiest method to help you with closet cleanout to make more space in your wardrobe and leaves you feeling inspired every day. I know, I know. I should be sharing our his & her master bedroom closets all finished and filled with our curated wardrobe today. (I’m sorry… I just snort laughed at “curated wardrobe”…
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A step-by-step tutorial and budget breakdown for using IKEA Billy bookcases to customize his & her closets in a master bedroom. Things don’t always work out the way you plan… whether that’s in DIY projects or life in general, honestly. 😉 Remember the last time we talked about our master bedroom his & her closets and our grand IKEA closet…
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6 YEARS?! It has been 6 years (and some change) since this little blog started. This little website that just 6 years ago I (attempted to) design myself on a free Blogspot address to document my thrift store projects while my then 1-year old took her naps. Now, we live in a much older house with way more character (and…
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How we promote peace, encourage sleep, and decrease anxiety in our kids with one little boundary about toys + how we help keep toys organized. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but one day the kids’ toys will be out of your house, and you’ll miss it. Or maybe you won’t. I dunno. I’m not you. But I…
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8 tips for decorating shelves to make them look perfectly styled and balanced every single time to make a statement in any room. I’ve gotta say… I had no idea how much fun it would be to do this Simplified Decorating series until I got a bunch of requests from y’all. Sometimes it’s just good to take it back to…
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A round-up of the best closet makeovers using the IKEA Pax system with hacks to make it look custom and solutions for creating the most functional closet. It’s HAPPENING, y’all! I’ve been hinting at this one for a while but didn’t really want to get my hopes up that we’d actually get our act together any time soon. But our…
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We made it through the icky, rainy, gloomy week over here and as a reward, we have glorious sunshine that is making me crave spring! Robert and I have a long weekend with the girls while they’re out of school, so we’ll be unplugging to take them to the zoo, go ride bikes, and savor these sweet little ages of…
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With President’s Day and Valentine’s Day being in the same long weekend, there are LOTS of awesome huge sales happening right now. So I whipped up a master list and picked a few of my favorites from the bunch to hopefully make things a little easier, if you’ve been on the hunt for any good home deals lately. (I’m only…
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How to paint ceramic and use spray paint for an ombre effect + a thrifted vase gets an Anthropologie-inspired makeover. You know what? If I had a dollar for every time I uttered the phrase, “I found this really random thing in the thrift store.” Well, I’d have enough for a thrift store shopping spree, that’s what. #SignsIHaveAProblem But I…
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A full kitchen tour with before and after kitchen organization ideas and quick tips to make it extra functional and clutter-free. One of my favorite things is a good before and after. This post has TWELVE! Woo to the hoo! I hope this whole-house organization overhaul isn’t totally boring y’all to death after this past month of decluttering because I’ve…
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Tips and tricks to make your bed fluffy and full like the magazines but for less than luxury bedding without sacrificing comfort. I don’t know of any other technical term for this one, but you know what I’m talking about, right? You know the big fluffy beds you see in magazines and catalogs that look like giant marshmallows and you…
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4 gender neutral nursery ideas for a smaller budget and how to create your own mood boards to plan any room design. Total random thing that I haven’t really mentioned but… any day now, I’m going to be an auntie again! Robert’s sister and brother-in-law live in Nashville, and we’re waiting on pins and needles to find out if we…
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1 simple rule for styling kitchen countertops and 10 items to make them pretty but functional. We’re on Day 3,959,309 of room refreshing over here! Or something like that anyway. Organizing and refreshing and styling the little spaces is what saves me in winter until we can bust out the paint and power tools in spring. (It’s 70 degrees outside…
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8 tips to streamline your day, find balance in your work and your life, and work smarter, not harder to get a lot done in less time. Total disclaimer: That post title sounds all kinds of high and mighty so lemme back up… Productivity and I, we’ve had quite the fling happening between us for the past several years. It’s…
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