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Custom Home Office Final Reveal 1

Talk About an Upgrade: From $30 DIY Wood Desktop to Custom Built-Ins

    • Decor
    • DIY
  • January 25, 2024
Buckle up, because we’re going to take a quick little trip in time; back to late 2019 when…
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Problem Spaces Episode #6 Recap_ Upscale DIY

Problem Spaces Episode #6 Recap: “Upscale DIY”

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    • Problem Spaces
  • January 18, 2024
When you think of a nook, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the small,…
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Winter Wonderland Decor

6 Winter Wonderland Decorations That Will Transform Your Home

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  • December 14, 2023
For many, the first snow of the year marks the beginning of winter. But if you’re anything like…
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Problem Spaces Episode 5 - The Quiet and the Cramped

Problem Spaces Episode #5 Recap: “The Quiet and the Cramped”

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  • December 7, 2023
Does your home have that one room or area that drives you crazy? It’s a perfectly usable space,…
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Cozy Holiday Decor

The Most Unique Vintage Thanksgiving Decorations Guide

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  • November 16, 2023
Let’s hit up some thrift stores to bring some antique charm and vintage style to Thanksgiving decorating! You…
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Sneak peek into my backyard refresh ✨ I’ve been wo Sneak peek into my backyard refresh ✨ I’ve been working hard in my garden, learning about plants, native species and how to help them thrive. Sprained an ankle but I cannot wait to be back in there, planting more flowers and watching them bloom 🌺 follow to see the process!
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#afternoontea #teatime #gardentea #outdoordining #patioliving houston zone 9b
Part 1 of turning my very sad, very builder-grade Part 1 of turning my very sad, very builder-grade backyard into a dreamy cottage garden 🌿

I went all in on low-maintenance, heat-loving plants (because Houston 💁‍♀️) and focused on layering tall, mid, and groundcover so it actually feels full.

Here’s what I planted:
• Lantanas (4)
• Maynight salvia (6)
• Coreopsis (3)
• Coral honeysuckle (2)
• Turk’s cap (5)
• Pink muhly grass (3)
• Winecup (7)
• Primrose (10)
• Horseherb (10)

Everything is either native or super well adapted, so once this fills in… it should basically take care of itself 🤞I still need to do so much work, I need to sort out the dining area next! Follow for Part 2!
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#gardeningforbeginners #diygarden #diybackyard #zone9b #houstongardening
Part 1 of turning my very sad, barren backyard int Part 1 of turning my very sad, barren backyard into a dreamy cottage garden 🌿

I went all in on low-maintenance, heat-loving plants (because Houston 💁‍♀️) and focused on layering tall, mid, and groundcover so it actually feels full and not sparse.

Here’s what I planted:
• Lantanas (4)
• Maynight salvia (6)
• Coreopsis (3)
• Coral honeysuckle (2)
• Turk’s cap (5)
• Pink muhly grass (3)
• Winecup (7)
• Primrose (10)
• Horseherb (10)

Everything is either native or super well adapted, so once this fills in… it should basically take care of itself 🤞
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#springprojects #gardeningforbeginners #zone9b #houstongardening #diygardening
Builder grade who? Proof that “builder-grade” is Builder grade who? 

Proof that “builder-grade” is just the starting point, not the final story. This guest bedroom went from plain and forgettable to layered and cozy. 

You don’t need a full renovation to make a space feel designed. It’s really about where you add detail, texture, and personality… those small changes do a lot more than you think
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#homeimproved #homeimprovement #diyhomeprojects #bedroommakeover #cottagecore

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