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Why Custom Window Coverings are Worth the Time

Up until now, renovating our home has primarily consisted of Glenn, (carpenter, electrician, plumber, etc.) and myself, (designer/decorator) tackling projects here and there to make small changes or updates. Sure, we have hired bigger jobs out, but for the most part it's been just the two of us. Hiring a professional designer seemed outside our basic needs and/or budget. That is, until we partnered with Stoneside Blinds & Shades to help with window treatments in our master bedroom. Even ... View Post

DIY All Natural Body Butter / Essential Oils

 All Natural Body Butter I don't know about you, but anything with butter in the title sounds good to me. This all natural body butter recipe has a sweet aroma, is light to the touch, and goes on smoothly. Better late than never, I am learning just how damaging synthetic fragrances can be to our overall health. I shutter to think how long I have allowed toxic chemicals to absorb into my skin. Would you consider your skin to be dry, oily, or normal? Overall, I would say my skin is on the dry ... View Post

DIY Dishwasher Tabs / All Things Thieves

DIY DISHWASHER TABS/WIN!! I am basically a scientist now :D After experiencing what happens when you combine citric acid and baking soda, and water together, I now know to use a larger vessel when mixing. ;) I'm counting my DIY dishwasher tabs another WIN though, whoop whoop! ITEMS NEEDED: ICE CUBE TRAY (THE SILICONE ONES WILL BE EASIER TO WORK WITH) THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER ARM & HAMMER LAUNDRY BOOST BAKING SODA CITRIC ACID LEMON EO (CITRUS FRESH EO OPTIONAL) ... View Post

DIY SOFT SCRUB / ALL THINGS THIEVES

DIY SOFT SCRUB It's true, Thieves Household Cleaner puts strong meaning behind the phrase, "all purpose". I had been watching some friends rave on and on about all things Thieves and had to try some myself.  Turns out, a little Thieves goes a long way!  You can DIY pretty much all your commonly used household cleaners and feel 100% good, because you are ridding the toxins! In this post, I will list out the super simple steps on how to diy soft scrub to clean your sinks! Products ... View Post

Tips and Tricks for Styling a Bookcase

Tips and Tricks for Styling a Bookcase Styling a bookcase or open shelf seems to intimidate many, and with good reason, if I am being honest.  Incorporating a large bookcase, framed in shelving, kitchen open shelving, etc., is a great way to display unique pieces and collections.  However; if you aren't careful, those open shelves can appear cluttered and unbalanced. It took me years to combat the art of styling a bookcase. In this post, I am sharing tips and tricks for styling a bookcase ... View Post

Layers of Light / Lamps Plus

Layers of Light I never put any thought into the importance of layering the lighting in our home until these past few months.  We partnered with family-owned company, Lamps Plus on their Layers of Light campaign to show how combining various layers provides function, as well as feature. We used this opportunity not only to replace outdated fixtures, but further enhance the ambiance of each space. This blog post is sponsored by Lamps Plus for their Layers of Light campaign. All remarks and ... View Post

The King Of All Fabric Shavers / Gleener

Never have I thought shaving was fun, until now.. or I should say, G  L E E N I N G!! Ladies and gentleman, feast your eyes on the king of all fabric shavers ↓ SEEING IS BELIEVING, so keep reading! This blog post was done in collaboration with Gleener. All opinions are 100% my own.  Gleener Fabric Shaver If you need another stocking stuffer idea, the Gleener Fabric Shaver is a great idea for all age groups.  And, I have a coupon code for you → 15GIFTSIMPLE A few years ago, we purchased ... View Post

Wall Mural Using Photowall

If you have ever been curious about the installation of a giant photo wall mural, this is the post for you. The entire process took approximately two hours and the result is stunning! In this post, I will show the simple steps taken to install a wall mural using Photowall. Keep reading for a 25% coupon code and the exact link to this design. This is a sponsored post done in collaboration with Photowall.  All remarks and opinions are 100% my own. First Steps to Installing a Wall Mural using ... View Post