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How to Clean Tile Grout
If you read my post about travertine floors, you know that I put them in my kitchen and front hall. I love them and have absolutely zero regrets. However, after a few months I noticed that the grout was getting pretty dark. And after a year of ignoring it, it got really really dark! Anyway, […]
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5 Autumn Simmer Pot Recipes
There’s something about the change from summer to Fall that has a bigger impact on our sense of smell than any other seasonal transition. It seems like right after Labor Day we start to crave the smell of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, orange and cloves (and a wood fire doesn’t hurt either). Scented candles can fill […]
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Robin’s Egg Blue Kitchen Accessories
I’m a sucker for Robin’s egg blue kitchen accessories. Well, really I’m a sucker for robin’s egg blue anything. But for the purposes of this post, let’s stick to kitchen accessories. (Note: there are affiliate links attached to some of these photos. If you click on the link and make a purchase I may make […]
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Must-Have Fall Home Accessories
*Please note that this post may contain affiliate links* Nesting season has arrived! I used to think it was just me who loves fall, but popular culture (and the rise of pumpkin spice) has taught me differently. As the temperatures outside start to cool tons of us retreat to our homes to warm up and […]
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Why are Throw Pillows So Expensive?
*Please note that this post may contain affiliate links* I love a good throw pillow. They can instantly change the look of a room, and when you get the right ones, they can add a sense of luxury to just about any space. But good throw pillows (I mean really good throw pillows) are expensive. […]
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The Best Christmas Candle
There are two very important things when it comes to Christmas ambiance – twinkle lights and the smell of cedar and balsam. The lights are no problem, but I’ve always struggled with the scents. No matter what tree I get, and no matter how many real wreaths I have, the smell never seems to stick […]
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10 Reasons to Love Fall
Everyone hates to see summer end, and yet the end of summer means the beginning of fall – and who doesn’t love fall? If you don’t live somewhere where you get to experience fall in all it’s glory, make sure to plan a trip. The incredible beauty that comes with the changing of this season […]
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Pinterest Perfection – Escapist or Toxic?
I love Pinterest. I’ve been using it for years. One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday or Sunday morning is to sit with a coffee and scroll through my Pinterest feed looking for inspiration. There are very few photos that I actually follow through on, but the process of scrolling and looking […]
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Why is Everyone so Afraid to Decorate?
I’ve worked in and around the interior decorating industry for almost 20 years, and it’s never ceased to surprise me how people seem really afraid to decorate. That’s not to say they don’t want to or don’t enjoy the idea of it, but when it comes to actually pulling the trigger and making decisions about […]
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Small Backyard Pool Ideas
I’ve always wanted a pool. For as long as I can remember I’ve felt that pools were a measure of success. It’s a bit silly, but I still feel like the day I get a pool will be the day I feel truly successful in life. A couple of years ago we bought a house. […]
