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How to Screen in a Porch Porch makeover | How to create an outdoor oasis Coffee Cabinet mini tour How + Why you should use trays in your decor Friday Finds 01 – Lipstick, Rug Tape, Garland, Sweater

Ways to Add Cozy Vibes this Fall

Transitioning your home decor for Fall Don’t your just love Fall? Warmer tones, scents of pumpkin pie spices, and bonfires! We all love Fall and making our homes cozy to welcome in the chilly weather! It can be as simple as lighting a candle and …

How to build a DIY Screened Porch for your home

It was always the plan for this area to be a screened porch, but with time a budget constraints we just didn’t get to it during the construction of the house. Mosquitoes around here are no joke. I’ve seen some mosquitoes that would give birds …

How to choose a floor plan | 8 things to consider

There are many things to consider when choosing a floor plan, and it can be fun process. I will discuss 8 main items to pay attention to when narrowing down your search for your dream home. Lot and location will the floor plan fit and …

Where to Splurge / Save Money when building your Home

Saving money when building a home may seem like an oxymoron, but it can be done! I believe you can get your dream home and stay on budget if you spend/save wisely. We built our home with champagne tastes on a beer budget, with a …

How to Use Trays in Your Decor…and Why You Should

Trays, shallow baskets or bowls, platters, and even cutting boards are all great tools for your decorating toolbox no matter your style. These items are not only beautiful, but they are also very useful and functional. One might even say using tray in your decor …

Is Linen Bedding Right for You?

In order to answer that, let me ask you this… Do you like Pina Coladas? And getting caught in the rain? Okay, I’m joking…but not really. Read on and I’ll explain. First, let me describe linen and more specifically, linen bedding. Linen as a material …

How to mount a hidden TV over the Fireplace …Beautifully

My TV is hidden in plain sight! If you have a home (or are building one) where the best place for the TV is over the fireplace. If you have reservations about putting the TV over the fireplace, I am with you! Solving the TV-over-the-Fireplace …

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

with a Taco Buffet Board, Low Carb Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, and Keto Margarita Pie It’s fun to celebrate, experience and taste the cultures, traditions and recipes of other countries…especially if those involve tacos and margaritas! Today I am sharing some low carb ways to …

Flooring and Rug Tour with Links

I get asked about our flooring almost daily and recently I’ve been getting lots of questions about our rugs too. So I thought it would be handy to put all this info in one spot. I hope you find this helpful. I’ll include pictures you …

Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Something about Spring just makes me crave lemon anything! Breakfast, dessert, snack…this pound cake has you covered and won’t leave you with extra pounds to lose! Lots of lemony goodness in every moist bite makes this sweet treat hard to beat! I always try to …

New Home Must Haves

As a home designer, I wanted to know what people are looking for in their homes. So I asked the smartest, most helpful people I know: my Instagram friends! They/Y’all really came through with some stellar lists and ideas. I think this list is so …

Boston Cream Cheesecake – Low Carb and Gluten Free

Each Sunday, our family gathers for lunch and then we play cards all afternoon. Usually Spades. My mom brought this cheesecake over for our Sunday lunch dessert last weekend and it was delish and I just had to share it with you. The original Boston …

Teen Bedroom Makeover

We did this Makeover in ONE weekend and on a budget! Please note that some of the links within this site are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links…which means that I can continue to bring you helpful …

Make your Coffee Table say “Welcome, stay a while!”

Our coffee table is ever evolving. I try to create a warm space that is both attractive and inviting. I hope it says, “make yourself at home, feel free to put your feet up” while still being pretty. There are certain design elements that make …

Money Saving Questions to Ask When Building a Home

Saving money when building a home shouldn’t feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Yes, it’s a challenge. Yes, it can be frustrating and discouraging at times, but… You can save money when building a new home! – repeat after me- EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE. Make that your …

Christmas at the Farmhouse

Welcome to our home! We have it all decorated for Christmas and we are excited to show you around! First, the exterior got the classic treatment with lights and wreaths on the windows with red bows. The porch pillows are also bringing Christmas cheer. Let’s …