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How I Simplified the Kids’ Room for Summer
What do kids do in their bedrooms?! All the things apparently. As summer approaches, I need less to manage. The bedroom is for sleeping, reading, and maybe writing in a journal but that is it! Mama is closing down the chaos and going back to a minimalist space for the summer. My only hope for sanity is having less to manage! This is how I simplified the kids’ room for summer! If you have been following along, I am working through Decluttering my whole house! Last week we tackled the Master Bedroom & Closet! That was refreshing and motivated me to keep going. Here is the before of the master…
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How to Create a Bedroom like a Designer
For years I thought I had to have an endless budget to create the spaces on TV, but that is not the case. You can even use what you have and shop your house! Decorating has more to do with knowing WHAT TO DO and WHEN TO DO IT, than budget. How to create a bedroom like a designer, begins with trusting the process and intentionality. Let’s get started. 1. Prepare As you prepare for the project, look around the room and notice what is causing clutter. What stuff do you see and why is it not in its home? Reflect on the problem areas and create a solution for…
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The Ultimate Spring Refresh Checklist
The ultimate Spring Refresh checklist is your guide to preparing your living space outdoors.
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How to Make a Cleaning Routine Work
Friend, there is more to life than eating off the baseboard and Martha Stewart goals. I want to live with balance in all I do, even in the small details like cleaning. However, I love a schedule as a rhythm to jump back into, get on track and to create order. This is how to make a cleaning routine work and how cleaning can be fun and efficient. I’ve been following Fly Lady’s schedule since I was married. I know there are cuter and trendier cleaning people and schedules now, but she is the GOAT for me. Fly lady gets all the credit for my cleaning routine! I did not…
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How to Decorate a Teen Girl Bedroom
This post will show you the 3 things you are doing wrong when decorating and how to fix them. I will show you how I decorate my teen girl's bedroom on a budget.
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Dining Room Refresh: Phase 1
In a world that never stops moving, I love the dining room for making us slow down, sit, and be still with the ones we love the most. The most overlooked, yet most powerful room in your home. Coming together around a table unites and connects the people you love the most. Let’s jump into the Dining Room Refresh: Phase 1. When I read Bible stories, I notice how much Jesus liked to eat with everyone and how he used time at the table to connect. Jesus was great at gathering, regardless of differences. He used His time at the table as ministry and to share Himself with the ones…
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Celebrating Fall with Chili, Home Decor, and a new gadget!
Fall is my favorite season. Here in the south, we sweat until late September, but then we get a month of PERFECT weather and I am here for it. Saturdays are spent at home with doors open, Cornhole, and comfort foods. Something is so refreshing about welcoming this season in and I’m celebrating fall with chili, home decor, and a new gadget! My fall favorites are in no particular order. Recently, I’ve realized that the memories the kids have will be of these slow days and how we bring the seasons into our home. One spoonful at a time. Fall Favorites 1.Mom’s Chili My mom’s chili is the best. It…
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How to make a Family Command Center
School is back in session and so is the hustle of a full life. The coming and going is constant and order is needed to save you. Knowing what is happening and who needs what at a glance, multiplies your time and saves you money. In this post, I’m sharing how to make a family command center and organize your home and life. What is a Family Command Center A family command center is a system that gives order to your daily living. Most command centers are needed to help organize paper clutter, meals, and calendars. They come in all shapes and sizes to be personalized for your family’s needs.…
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This is my list of best home decor books. Maybe one day I will host a book club for my favorites, but until then I wanted a space to collect the books I love and give credit to these talented authors that have helped me grow as a designer. I’ve added little reviews to add value and context to each book. I hope this is a valuable resource for you. *Affiliate links. See policy & disclaimer page and thank you for supporting my little blog. Best of Home Decor Books Cozy Minimalist Home by Mcquillin Smith– Mcquillin has a unique way of teaching home decorating. She is simple and clear.…
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Living Room Refresh: Phase 1
The living room of your dreams isn’t going to happen by accident, nor is it out of reach. You do not need a decorating degree to create a cozy space. God has put you in your home for a reason and gives you what you need to create a home that blesses others. You are fully capable of decorating your living room on a budget. Let’s Go, living room refresh: Phase 1! The best space to learn your style, challenge your ability to live with less, and have a quick reward, is the living room. I have used my living room to practice and identify the style that makes our…
