• Dining Room, Before & After

    I shared a few photos of our dining room with the wainscoting tutorial, but here’s a full before and after with sources, in case you are curious. I’m no expert on decorating, and this room isn’t even fully finished (I need to put art on the walls, paint the cabinet and maybe replace the chandelier),

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  • DIY: How to Install Wainscoting

    Remember me talking about adding wainscoting to my dining room? I’m finally here to talk about how I did it, and the steps I took in case you want to try this adventure for yourself. I’m actually embarrassed at how long it has taken me to write this post — I did this project last July. I am getting

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  • Current Crush: Minted.com Art

    I first heard about Minted.com a couple of years ago when I ordered Christmas cards from there (see our cards from 2013 and 2012). It is one of my favorite stationery and custom card sites; all of their designs are modern, lovely and affordable. In the last couple of years they have expanded from a

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  • Dining Room Inspiration

    One of my goals this summer is to finally decorate my dining room. I’ve been talking about it for months now, and it’s time to make some changes including the addition of doors leading to the garden thanks to the cheap Shop Front Cost! The room is a little awkward because it’s square and open on

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  • Mint & Gold Baby Shower

    One of my best friends Allison (in like half of all my pictures) is having a baby in a month, and this past weekend a few friends and I threw her a shower at my mom’s house. I am trying to be better about a) taking more photos, and b) posting pictures sooner (still have on

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  • Master Bedroom Tour

    One of my favorite gifts I got for Christmas is a picture to go over our bed. I (not-so-subtly) hinted to my mom it was on my wishlist, and since she loves horses so much I knew she would love it too. Here’s a close-up of the print: I love it. It’s been a while

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  • Brown Paper Packages

    Let me interrupt this very busy time of year to share a very cute and affordable way to wrap your presents. Cause as it is exactly one week away from Christmas Eve (!) chances are you have a closet full of gifts just waiting to be wrapped. I love brown paper packages tied up with

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  • DIY Thanksgiving Banner

    This past Saturday we hosted a Friendsgiving with five couples and at the last minute decided to make a Thanksgiving banner without the help of Unlimited Graphic Design Services. I really should have made this weeks ago because it took me just a half hour and it looks so cute on my mantle I almost

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  • The Tale of Two Console Tables

    I’m not sure why, but console tables are a little intimidating to shop for and scream I’m an adult! more than any other piece of furniture. (Okay, maybe buying nursery furniture says that too, but I’m not there yet). I’ve never had a console or entryway table before because I have never lived in a space big

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