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Before and After

If you like a good before and after, then you will not want to miss these resourceful, budget-friendly makeovers with a modern coastal aesthetic.

My Book-The House That Fixed Me, An Update + Summary
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My Book-The House That Fixed Me, An Update + Summary

This is a FIRST! I am finally sharing the title and summary of my book, eek! The House That Fixed Me is a WIP Women’s Fiction/Romance set in the Hamptons and North Fork of Long…

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Outdoor Makeover-Free Workbench Turned Into Potting Bench + Bar
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Outdoor Makeover-Free Workbench Turned Into Potting Bench + Bar

It’s been a long time since I was this excited about repurposing a FREE piece of furniture and turning it into something unexpected. Long story short, I found a workbench for free, and I thought,…

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Brynn Swivel Chair From World Market Review
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Brynn Swivel Chair From World Market Review

Remember the post I did a few weeks ago about finding the right swivel chairs for my family room? Well, I bit the bullet and bought two Brynn Swivel chairs from Cost Plus World Market….

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Family Room Reveal-Bridgerton Meets the Long Island Coast
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Family Room Reveal-Bridgerton Meets the Long Island Coast

Sometimes a design dilemma can serve as a catalyst for change. A perfect example of this is my fireplace. While some might find the ornate detailing appealing, I always struggled with its traditional aesthetic. Growing…

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Favorite Swivel Chairs For Any Style and Budget
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Favorite Swivel Chairs For Any Style and Budget

Years ago, when my sister suggested swivel chairs for my excessively large family room, I shuttered at the thought. I don’t know why, but maybe it had something to do with my vivid memories of…

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West Elm Hardware Hack-An Insane Savings Per Window
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West Elm Hardware Hack-An Insane Savings Per Window

Many of you may not know this, but I worked for a design company in Denver many moons ago. Much of their business was custom window treatments and furniture. I learned so much about textiles…

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Painted Built-ins with Fluted Doors, I’ve Narrowed it to Five Classic Colors
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Painted Built-ins with Fluted Doors, I’ve Narrowed it to Five Classic Colors

In case you haven’t already guessed it by the number of paint projects I have going on, I am nesting. And it’s becoming a problem. Honestly, I do ALL the painting in my house but…

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The Green I Chose + Tips for Picking the Right Paint Color
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The Green I Chose + Tips for Picking the Right Paint Color

A few weeks ago, I shared details of my family room refresh. I asked you all to vote on a wall color and rug. After I bought the paint samples home and tested them in…

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Come Vote on Paint Color + Rug-Living Room Refresh
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Come Vote on Paint Color + Rug-Living Room Refresh

We all know the easiest way to refresh a space is with paint. So I’ve been thinking a lot about this wall and fireplace in my family room. I want to make it all one…

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Aspen Inspired Holiday Housewalk
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Aspen Inspired Holiday Housewalk

Hello and welcome to my Christmas house tour! This year’s Holiday Housewalk is inspired by my time, as well as my husband’s time, in Aspen, Colorado. If you are coming from Craftberry Bush I’m so…

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Billy Bookcase Hack-Arched European Inspired Cabinet With Fluted Doors
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Billy Bookcase Hack-Arched European Inspired Cabinet With Fluted Doors

This Ikea hack is going to blow your mind! Remember that blank wall in my family room and the Billy Bookcases I painted to fill that blank wall? I turned them into a European-inspired arched…

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Aspen Inspired Christmas Mantle & Why It’s My Favorite
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Aspen Inspired Christmas Mantle & Why It’s My Favorite

You will love this story, and how my Aspen Inspired Christmas mantle came to be. I have been waiting on pins and needles to share it with you. This is my last post with Seasons…

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