the <span>journal</span>
A beautiful life in the making. Ideas and inspiration for home, wellness, and style.
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Easy Entryway Makeover
I’ve wanted to add board and batten to my small entryway for a while now. Once I got started, It was so much easier than I thought.
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Powder Blue
From Parisian to Coastal and Cottage Core, this powder blue hue pairs beautifully with almost any design style.
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Beautiful Tile for 2024
In 2024 natural and earthy elements are returning to offset years of a more white, sterile look.
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Effortless French Kitchen Style
Bring a touch of très chic to your cooking space with this guide to French style kitchens.
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Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
Try vintage patterns with velvet ribbon for a beautiful combo this holiday season.
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Find Your Fall Table Style
Thanksgiving is all about tradition, but your table style can still be your own. I’m breaking down fall table decor styles and helping you find yours.
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Fall Decor Inspired by Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn has just launched their new lookbook, The Heritage Collection, and it’s everything I need for inspiration this fall.
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5 Ideas to Nancy Meyers Your Home
Breaking down Nancy Meyers's iconic movie home style. How to get the look for less.
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How to Ombre Dye Curtains
See how this $8 blue fabric dye helped me upgrade my Ikea curtains for spring.
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Living Large in a Tiny Kitchen
In the past, I looked to decorate spaces with art, but since moving into a small cottage I’m looking for each space to function like never before.
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A Complete Home Makeover
See all the before and after photos from my family’s first flip.
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Top Home Decor Items I Almost Always Thrift
For years I’ve been thrifting home decor. Here are some of my go to essentials.