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Simple Faux Greenery Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Home for Spring
With winter fading (finally!) and spring approaching, I’m always looking for simple ways to bring a little life and color indoors. I’ve found that one of the easiest ways to refresh your home for a new season is by swapping out or adding new faux greenery. I used to just swap out my decor and greenery for the fall an holiday seasons, but recently, I’ve enjoyed switching things up for spring as well. I would describe my home decor style as modern organic, so I use mostly neutral colors in my home. Adding in greenery is a great way to quickly and easily add a pop of color to break…
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Easy Bathroom Upgrades to Make Your Space Feel Luxurious
Last year, I was so focused on upgrading our bedding and our living room. I’m happy with how the bedrooms and our main living space is turning out, but I realized I totally neglected the bathrooms! Nothing is wrong with them per se, but they’re builder-grade and frankly, just plain boring. As I begin to tackle the bathrooms, I’ve been thinking a lot about the what changes I can realistically make. I’d like to elevate the bathrooms and make them feel luxurious and inviting, but of course, I want to do this on a budget! I’ve come up with several affordable ways to instantly elevate my bathrooms. Keep reading on…
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Easy Hallway Upgrade: Floating Picture Ledge Shelves
When we moved into our home, I found our upstairs hallway to be so plain! Stark white walls, an open staircase, and absolutely nothing to give the space any personality. I knew it needed something, but it took me awhile to figure out the perfect solution! After getting married this year (read: tons of new photos!), I finally had the perfect reason to refresh this space. Instead of doing another full gallery wall like I did downstairs—with the rechargeable picture lights I love so much—I wanted something cleaner, minimal, and easy to update over time. That’s when I found these Floating Picture Ledge Shelves—the perfect simple solution that totally transformed…
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How to Style Large Ceramic Vases for Elegant Fall Decor
When I think of fall decor, I picture cozy textures, soft neutrals, and those little seasonal touches that make a home feel warm and inviting. I used to be someone who proudly displayed the traditional orange pumpkins, colorful fall leaf garlands, and “Happy Fall Y’all” signs. More recently, however, I’ve moved away from this decor toward something more elegant—I’m talking earth tones, mixed textures, and dark, moody pieces. What’s even better is if you can find pieces that are timeless, specifically, if they transition beautifully from one season to the next. One of my favorite ways to do this? Large ceramic vases filled with faux stems or greenery. They add…
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Best Fall Candles on Amazon for a Cozy, Inviting Home
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE summertime. I am someone that’s always cold, so I absolutely love enjoying the summer sun. But, I’m also a sucker for the fall season. As someone who grew up in the Midwest, I learned about all of the best fall activities at a young age. There’s nothing quite like picking your own apples at an apple orchard, getting homemade donuts and cider, and going on a hayride around a pumpkin patch. Now that I’m older, I appreciate fall in a different way. I really enjoy swapping out my decor to embrace the season. I have to say, there’s definitely something magical about the first…
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How We Upgraded Our Airbnb Bedrooms (and the Amazon Finds That Made It Easy)
One of the most important spaces in any short-term rental is the bedroom. Guests may enjoy the kitchen or lounge in the living room, but at the end of the day, what they’ll remember most is how well they slept. Since my husband and I don’t live in the same city (or state!) as our Airbnb, we visit every few months to refresh and upgrade the space. Bedrooms are always a top priority during these visits—we go through the linens, toss anything stained or worn, and update bedding when needed. On our most recent trip, we focused on upgrading both the master and guest bedrooms. The difference? Night and day.…
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Elevate Your Photo Gallery Wall with Picture Lights
I hemmed and hawed for months on how to best display our wedding photos. I wanted to include them in the living room in a way that felt intentional and elevated—not just frames on a wall. After searching for awhile, I realized I was gravitating towards the look of a gallery wall with large mat picture frames. I created a gallery wall with six of our favorite wedding portraits, but something still felt missing. The frames looked beautiful, but the wall didn’t have that wow factor I was envisioning. Enter: gallery wall lights. I found this 3-Pack of Picture Lights on Amazon and added them above our gallery wall. The…
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Amazon Wedding Registry Favorites You’ll Love and Actually Use
Creating our wedding registry was one of the most exciting (albeit overwhelming!) parts of wedding planning. When I started putting the registry together, we had JUST moved from an apartment into our new home, so there were plenty of things we needed as we were now looking to fill several rooms! I wanted to choose items that felt useful, beautiful, and perfect for our new life together—not just things to check off a list. So, I put a lot of effort into creating the perfect wedding registry, one that had a variety of items over a wide range of price points. I used Zola to create our registry, and they…
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How to Choose Curtains for Your Living Room: Tips for First-Time Decorators
When we moved into our new home, I didn’t expect that picking out curtains would be so tricky. I figured I’d just measure the windows, click “add to cart,” and call it a day. But once I started diving into the options—lengths, fabrics, linings, hardware styles—I realized that there is SO much to think about. I honestly researched curtain ideas for weeks. Seriously! I really feel like curtains can make or break the look of a room. The good news? Once you know a few key tips, choosing the right living room curtains becomes a whole lot easier. In this post, I’m breaking down everything I learned (after lots of…
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How to Style Throw Pillows Like a Pro: Easy Tips for a Cozy Living Room
When we moved into our new home, I was determined to make our living room feel cozy, inviting, and pulled-together—but I quickly hit a wall when it came to throw pillows. I’m embarrassed to admit I used to use the pillows that came with the sofa! Once I decided to upgrade, I had absolutely no idea where to start. The number of choices was completely overwhelming. How many pillows do I need? What size should they be? Do they all have to match? Where do I even find good quality pillows? After lots of research, trial & error, and more than a few returns, I finally found a formula that…
