One Room Challenge: Week 6

Welcome to the One Room Challenge 2023! Over the course of 8 weeks 6 weeks, I’ll be completing starting a one-room makeover of my own living room. Follow along with all our One Room Challenge posts here. There are still officially two weeks left in the spring 2023 One Room Challenge, but it’s game over…

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One Room Challenge: Week 5

Welcome to the One Room Challenge 2023! Over the course of 8 weeks, I’ll be completing a one-room makeover of my own living room. Follow along with all our One Room Challenge posts here. We’re past the halfway point in the spring 2023 One Room Challenge, and the progress on my living room is…underwhelming. And…

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One Room Challenge: Week 4

Welcome to the One Room Challenge 2023! Over the course of 8 weeks, I’ll be completing a one-room makeover of my own living room. Follow along with all our One Room Challenge posts here. Our fireplace mantel has been a big sore spot in the living room since we purchased the home in 2019. We…

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10 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Home Remodel Project

Interior design and home remodeling may sound like fun, but if you’ve ever made a decision that didn’t go quite right, you know how frustrating and expensive that decision can be. Hiring an interior designer, architect, or contractor is the best way to start the home improvement process, and below are 10 questions to ask…

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5 High-End Kitchen Must-Haves

The kitchen has always been considered the heart of the home, and this is even more true after being home-bound throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. (I sometimes feel like I can’t escape my kitchen, especially when kids seem to want snacks and meals alllll day long.) Luxury kitchen remodels are in high demand as we use…

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How to Decorate a Long Narrow Living Room

Close your eyes for me and picture a galley kitchen. They’re long, narrow, often cramped, and very blah. They’re definitely not ideal, but it’s pretty straightforward from a design perspective, right? A long, narrow living room, however, is very different. You still want that space to feel cozy and intentional, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all…

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5 Easy Ways to Create a Hotel-Inspired Living Room

Have you ever stayed in a gorgeous boutique hotel and completely fallen in love with the vibe? I have. In fact, I’m now a convert and will opt to stay in a boutique hotel over the average chain any chance I get. Sure, they are a bit of an investment – but for a night…

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Home Maintenance Tips

The holidays are over, the decorations are put away, and it’s time to get your home back in order for the new year. While a deep cleaning is probably high on your to-do list, it’s also important to clean and maintain your furnishings and decor regularly throughout the year so that they look their best…

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How to Live Through a Kitchen Remodel

Renovations are tough, and it’s going to suck. Anytime you have your home invaded by contractors with walls knocked down, dust everywhere, and people in and out constantly it’s rough times. In fact, behind money struggles, remodels are the number two cause of divorce (yikes!). But don’t worry – there are things you can do…

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Before and After: A Navy Master Bedroom That Doesn’t Feel Like a Cave

Love this before and after of a bedroom with navy walls by interior designer Lesley Myrick

Who doesn’t love a good before-and-after? Get ready, because all month long I’m sharing a tour of our Texas home, including the living room, master bedroom, kids bedroom, my office, my husband’s office, and the kitchen. Today: our navy master bedroom that doesn’t feel like a cave. Disclosure: Some of the products in this before-and-after…

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