Memorial Day weekend is in the rearview mirror and we all know what that means right? Summer has officially begun. Woot! When it comes to decorating your home for summer, you want to create a bright, airy, and refreshing feelin your space. Read on for some tips and ideas to help you achieve a summer-inspired […]

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Lighting 101 Hanging a new light fixture is exciting but also anxiety inducing because you want to get it right. The first time! If you’ve ever had to repair drywall because your fixture was too high or low, you know what I’m talking about. While ceiling height plays an important part, these are some general […]

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You may be asking yourself, “Michele, what the hell is hygge?” I’m glad you asked because it’s the perfect question for this time of year. Post Christmas when the decorations come down and your home is looking a little hmmm…blah. Here is a little guide to help you achieve that cozy feeling we all want […]

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There’s so many reasons why I think Fall is my favorite season. We go through a hot, dry Summer here in Central California. So even though we have warm days into October, there’s just something that hits different in the air (once harvest is done), with cooler temps in the mornings and evenings and knowing […]

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Picking the right paint color can already be overwhelming. Add in selecting the correct sheen or finish and well, you might just walk away and live with what you have. It’s OK. I’ve got you and will break it down…plus give you a handy guide to help you own your paint project like a boss! […]

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Week 7 is here so that means only One. More. Week. to finish up our Laundry Room makeover! This week was all about painting our ugly tile floors. This is not my first rodeo painting floors and if done right, it can be a game changer and a temporary solution. Removing tile is very labor […]

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It’s Week 6 of the One Room Challenge Laundry Room makeover and we are getting down to the wire. I didn’t do a blog post the last two weeks because we were out of town one week and I had other design work to complete, so this is mash up of what I have accomplished. […]

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It’s Week 3 and TBH it’s really not that exciting. Unless of course, you like watching paint dry. If you’ve been around here at all, you know that a lot of painting happens in this house. This laundry room makeover is starting with paint. Let’s see where I started from for this Laundry Room Makeover…I […]

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Week 2 of the Spring 2022 One Room Challenge is here so let’s go over the plan Ok? But before I do that I want to take a few minutes to explain a little about the One Room Challenge. It’s not a competition. It is Interior Designers, DIYers, Bloggers and various Creatives who take on […]

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It’s Spring so it must be time to do another One Room Challenge! Whoo hoo! This time around I am doing our Laundry Room. It is one of two rooms in our house that have not been painted and that’s saying something cuz there are others that have been painted more than once. Sigh So […]

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