Before we even found a house, we found a kitchen. Crazy I know. However, walking through Ikea one day I saw what I thought would fit perfectly regardless of what house we bought. When my husband  was even drawn to it, I knew I had a winner. Ikea offers a few different ways to design your kitchen. Ultimately, we decided…
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Let’s talk bookshelves! I have always dreamed of having a library in my home. Being honest, I will never have a home large enough for a library. So, I needed to get creative. As soon as we walked into the home we bought I could see the potential for a bookshelf in our living room. This one long wall has…
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A special place for the little people in our lives.

Have a friend or family member that just moved in?  Let’s face it, there are a million gift guides circling around this time of year. However,one I haven’t seen is a gift guide for the new home owner. For holidays, practical gifts are commonly looked down on, however for the new home owner practicality is a must! Take it from…
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Writing Christmas cards is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Ironically, I never remember this being something my family did. However, it was something I picked up as a young adult and do my best to keep up with every year. The tradition of Christmas Cards, and writing them is something I take very personally. Although many spend hundreds of…
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Let’s take a minute… Happy belated Thanksgiving Friends! As we near the end of November and the first of many holidays has past, I feel it’s important to discuss the importance of giving thanks. For those of us in the hustle and bustle of life we often forget to take a minute to step back and be thankful. Life is…
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