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Creating a home + life you love

Easy woven wall hanging (a great gift!)

Sooooo I finally broke down. After resisting for a long time and I took a risk. A yarn-related risk, and I am so glad I did! I love yarn and fiber arts but I don’t macrame, knit or crochet. I have made a few non-woven wall hangings but I kept seeing all this gorgeous yarn…

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Tomato soup recipe + growing herbs year round

Hey there! Can you believe it is almost Thanksgiving? This year fall has flown by and here we are at the Holidays again! I have a couple really cool things to share today, one being my favorite homemade tomato soup recipe. But first, I wanted to share a compact way to garden, compost and enjoy…

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Setting a casual + elegant thanksgiving table

I find myself so excited to decorate for winter and Christmas that I need to slow my roll a bit and enjoy November. As a kid Thanksgiving was always my Mom and Grandparents, the food wasn’t fancy but it was good. And my Grandma always brought out her lace tablecloth, cherished china, and of course,…

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The BEST gluten free mac & cheese

I don’t share a lot of recipes here on the blog and I am not sure why as I find myself cooking 5+ nights a week for a family of 5, always gluten free! About 11 years ago after a lifetime of suffering with digestive issues I decided to eliminate gluten and see what would…

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Transitioning into Fall entry way

Hello friends! We have a 10th, 7th and 5th grader all back in school and these last couple of weekends I have been kicking my fall vibes into high gear. Are you starting to feel and the fall feels too? This summer I painted two walls in our entry way a warm terra cotta color…

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DIY thrifty boho mirror

Are you ready for a low-time commitment project that looks cool? Yep me too! I have had this basket for a while that has been a catch-all on top of our refrigerator for a few months. With back-to-school season approaching I really wanted to make something fun that was budget friendly too. Many of us…

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Fresh boho family room-Summer Blog Tour

Hello friends! I am super excited to be part of a wonderful tour showing how we transition into Summer decor in our homes! A huge thank you to Kristi for all of the hard work and putting this together for us! You can find Kristi’s lovely blog here 🙂 Our family room is just off…

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DIY Modern gold planters

I don’t know about you but I am BEYOND ready for Summer! Warm days, yummy food and lots of fun outside. Fresh tomatoes, bare feet and some naps in the shade are just around the corner, I can’t wait! Sometimes it takes forever or what seems like forever to find the materials you need for…

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10 pretty things to make this weekend!

You may have a super busy weekend ahead or might be like me with a couple things going on but some free time too! As we head into this Easter weekend I wish you days with love in your heart and people around you that fill you with joy. As the trees explode with blossoms…

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Boho farmhouse spring touches

After a long winter I am SO ready for Spring, I think we all look forward to it, knowing those longer days are not far away. And then there are the flowers, my fave thing about Spring for sure! Even if it’s rainy and overcast here in the Pacific North West, the birds are still…

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DIY farmhouse style beaded light fixture

Recently we were out doing some thrifting and scored a few great finds at Habitat for Humanity. One was a $10 DOLLAR gorgeous carved headboard that I will be sharing soon! And we needed a new light fixture for our dining room. So we found a rusted light that was perfect for $15 bucks. Not…

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