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    Winter Decorating Ideas: Relax…Renew…Reset

    If you recently put away your holiday decorations and are wondering what you can do to add some life back into your home, I have a few winter decorating ideas that you can easily implement in your own home.  This time of year in the decorating world it is all about…RENEWING and RESETTING. These two […] More

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    Ramping Up the Comfy Cozy

    Refreshing a bedroom in an hour that will have you and/or overnight guests feel right at home starting with a comfy cozy bed, bedding and small thoughtful touches. Four years ago this month we moved to our house on the lake. It was the best decision as we love where we live and love every […] More

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    11-Point Checklist for Prepping Your Home for a First Pet

    So, you’ve decided you’re ready to welcome a pet into your home for the first time. Congratulations! Roughly 85 million American families own at least one pet, so it is a rite of passage for most households. Many pet adoption centers require a home visit before the adoption can take place, so you should ask […] More

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    Hardwood vs. Laminate Wood Flooring

    The flooring of a home is one of its defining features. Wood flooring remains one of the most popular options, as it is a naturally inviting, beautiful and timeless material. While older, more traditional homes often have the original hardwood floors still in place, many newer homes are using laminate. It offers a natural look […] More

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    10 Best Free Online Virtual Room Programs and Tools

    Check out our updated review on a fantastic room design software company here. This company not only designs your space, but allows you to purchase the furniture and decor from your design. We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on […] More

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    Instant Fall Decor: Basket Vase

    Nothing goes together better when decorating your house for fall than baskets and dried hydrangeas from your yard. Fall floral arrangements in baskets = fall. I am sharing a quick, no-skills-needed way to display those arrangements in your home in a rustic, yet modern way. This year, my decorations for fall are going to be […] More

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    My Favorite Living Room Furniture Arranging Tip

    When it comes time to decorate and arrange furniture in your living room or family room don’t overlook the power of what a pair of identical ottomans can do for the room. They can do a whole lot more than simply be a place to put your feet. Today I am sharing Part 3 of […] More

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    How to Make Dalmatian Spotted Window Blinds

    How to re-style inexpensive mini blinds into a window treatment for kid’s rooms that they will love. Post Updated: 08/17/2019 How to Make Dalmatian Spotted Window Blinds I created these blinds for a kid’s room. They are easy to make using a sheet of black contact paper or a sticky back vinyl sheet. When the […] More