How to Decorate Your Short-Term Rental for Cheap

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As renters, we know it’s hard to spend a lot of time decorating a place just to move out a short time later. Imagine going through an entire redecoration process only to move into another place where none of the new stuff you bought matches. You might think, “Forget it, why bother, we’re only living here short-term.” It’s easy...

Last day to enter Lato scratching post giveaway by Tuft + Paw!

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Chic scratching post giveaway Our giveaway ends at 12 AM EST on March 22- so you have a less than 24 hours to enter! Click here to enter!

4 DIY Projects to Transform Your Living Room

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Your living room is an essential gathering space for your family. This room is where you get together for movie nights, board games, and evening conversations. You want a space that's warm, welcoming, and uniquely suited to those who dwell in your home. Try these tricks to update a stale space and make it intriguing and distinctive. via Alicelandhome.com Craft a...

Gorgeous renovations with a reverence for history

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I love a historical home, but owner turnover throughout the years can mean a lot of poorly-planned and poorly-funded DIY projects that don't do justice to a homes historic elements that make it special and beautiful.  That's why when I stumbled on Classic Homeworks out of Denver I was happy to see the care and attention they take to...

Cat furniture with home design in mind and a great giveaway!

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Chic scratching post giveaway Yay! It's giveaway time and I'm so happy to offer our first giveaway of 2018.  This one is brought to you by Tuft + Paw. I think that you cat-lovers out there will be blown away by their gorgeous (and eco-conscious!) products.  There mission reads as: Our mission is to provide beautiful, well made furniture for housecats...

A Modern Clutter-Free Home

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Modern and Clutter-Free Do I have your attention?  Who doesn't want a modern clutter-free home that reflects your family's passions, memories, and lifestyle. The house below is work of designer Shirley Meisels of MHouse. The family purchased the 1940s 2,200-square-foot home after it had been gutted and had a two story extension added. Don't let looks fool you, the furniture was...

Amazingly chic home offices

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Since I've been on maternity leave, I've started going back to work gradually, but it's really hard to be productive since I've "been away" so long.  It also doesn't help that my office has become purgatory for all of our baby paperwork and stuff we've had to move to make way for the gear that's come with baby #2. ...

Real interiors that are contemporary and fresh

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Contemporary interiors Maybe I'm way behind the times, but I just recently stumbled across the blog for Scout & Nimble, which for some reason is offline today - but luckily I saved some photos to share with you.  Their main website - https://www.scoutandnimble.com/, also has tons of great interior eye candy including portfolios, designers, and products.  Below are what I consider...

Why It’s Important to Make Repairs Before You Start Decorating

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Whether you are planning to decorate your new house, redecorate your old home, or trying to tidy up the property before selling it away, it is of the utmost importance in all situations to make the necessary repairs first. In case you are wondering why it is so, there are actually multiple reasons and we will discuss the most...

Top Five Tips for a Garden to Look Attractive

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Add flowers – everyone loves flowers, it’s true. There are so many different types of flowers that it is easy to come with a design which is unique, and which utilises flowers which are absolutely beautiful, and which also is composed entirely of flowers which are suited to the climate and soil type of your home. If you...