Printable Antique Landscape Oil Painting Instant Download

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A downloadable pair of antique landscape oil painting printables you can print at home and frame for instant wall decor. It’s been a while since I shared printable art here, and I’m making a new goal to post more this year. I’ve been browsing public domain archives to find artwork that looks beautiful framed and … Read more

Cute Modest Tummy Control Swimwear for Moms

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10 of the best modest swimsuits with tummy control designed perfectly for moms who crave style and confidence after having kids. Here’s a simple truth about moms and swimsuits: every shape and size is beautiful. The most flattering thing you can wear is confidence. For many of us, that confidence comes easier when a swimsuit … Read more

Flush Mount Ceiling Light Replacement Guide for Any Budget

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A roundup of the best flush-mount “boob light” replacement fixtures—splurge designer options and budget-friendly dupes “Boob lights” — the shallow dome ceiling fixtures with a central finial — are one of the most common builder-grade fixtures found in hallways, closets, laundry rooms and entryways. Once you notice the shape, it’s hard to stop seeing it. … Read more

Paint Colors That Complement Gray Trim

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A curated collection of taupe and gray trim paint ideas for a modern-yet-classic aesthetic, plus practical guidance on selecting the best paint colors to achieve the look. We finally started painting our tired, beige guest bedroom—the one marked with spackle spots and weighted down by uninspiring color. After a fresh coat of white on the … Read more

Coastal Gallery Wall Printables: Beach Wall Art Set

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A free printable coastal gallery wall set featuring antique ocean paintings and tips for framing them affordably with thrifted finds Our bathroom has quietly upgraded its personality. If it were a person, it would be the beret-wearing, poem-reading, pinky-raised type. The transformation? A tiny, tasteful art gallery tucked into the most elegant spot possible: above … Read more

How to Choose the Perfect Rug: Size, Material and Style Tips

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A guide for the best sizes of rugs for different rooms, the best rug materials for different uses, and ways to pair them in open floor plans. Rugs are one of the most common questions I get from readers and followers — whether in my Instagram DMs or email. They can feel overwhelming: what size … Read more

Backyard Landscaping Transformation: Before and After Photos

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This really has been the summer of backyard projects. Between our pool makeover, the pool shed refresh, and the back porch update, we’ve poured a lot of love into this yard since spring. These improvements are part of a larger backyard renovation plan to make the outdoor space more usable and fun for our family. … Read more

McNay Project: Tour a Modern Coastal Living Room

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Thank you Bassett Furniture for providing furniture to sponsor this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Today is the big reveal! If you haven’t been following the McNay project, a few weeks ago Robert and I decided to refresh our neighbors’ living room. King and Heather are two very special people to us. King … Read more

DIY Oversized Vintage Map for Wall Art

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I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but I married a leprechaun. I mean that figuratively — he does the occasional jig around the house, slips into a thick Irish accent for a joke, and teases me about being a little shorter. (He insists we’re the same height.) From the moment I met his … Read more

How to Build a Card Catalog Coffee Table with Faux Plank Top

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Reader question: Where did you buy your coffee table? I need one just like it! I get that question a lot. The truth is, I found this table on Craigslist for $50—one of those thrift-store or online bargain finds that’s nearly impossible to replicate. The upside is you can often transform a unique, inexpensive piece … Read more