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How To Style Your Coffee Table
In most living spaces, you’ll find comfortable couches surrounding a center table known as a coffee table! The name “coffee table” was heard first in the 1920s because most tables of this type are lower in height and provided a great place to put your coffee. However, since then, this functional surface has become so much more and works for a strong surface for displaying your favorite items and personality.…
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How To Make Holiday Gingerbread Cake
When you think of Christmas baking, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it’s easy to think of cookies, pies, bars, bite-sized treats or even homemade chocolate. But one of the most popular items on a Christmas baking list would be gingerbread and usually in the classic form of gingerbread man cookies or perhaps a house! Now, to put a fun and exciting twist on the…
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How To Create A Cozy Home For Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and now is the time to prepare and get your home ready for the holiday celebrations. One way to do that is to get your home feeling cozy and warm so comfort is never an issue and so you have a great space to enjoy the holidays in! With a few simple changes and addition, you can create an inviting and warm atmosphere that…
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How To Make Guests Feel Welcome In Your Home
This time of year, we can all expect a few guests to come to visit us for the holiday season or even just pop in for a quick coffee. Because of this, it’s important to be at the ready for guests as much as you can and make them feel as welcome as possible whether their stay is for an hour or for a few days. This is easy enough…
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How To Create A Home Coffee Bar
Most people find themselves waking up to the fresh smell of coffee, wafting from the kitchen and waiting to be enjoyed. Because of that, it makes perfect sense to have a designated coffee spot in the home where all the accessories, mugs, and coffee can be found to prepare for a quick morning process. This not only saves you time in the morning from not having to pop to your…
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4 Ways To Decorate With Books
Even if you’re not an avid book reader, most of us can find a small collection of books sitting around the house that have been well-loved and read. But once you’ve tackled those books, where do they end up within your home? For most, these books can be found collecting dust on a bookshelf and sitting where they can’t be appreciated. So, instead of leaving these wonderfully loved books behind,…
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How To Decorate With Wood Crates
Rustic home decor has made a big statement over the last few years, and it looks like it’s here to stay. Vintage wooden crates are a big part of this trend and have proven to be beautiful and very useful. Usually, they come with faded writing or printing from their previous owner, but that often gives them character and a bit of a story. On the flip side if you…
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3 Ways To Stain Wood
Vintage wood finishes have been on trend for the last few years, and it never seems to go out of style. So it makes sense that when you buy new or natural wood products in-store, you may find yourself wanting more of a distressed, rustic look that gives it a unique personality. The good news is, there is an easy, effective way to age your natural wood products and it…
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4 Ways To Display Photos
Displaying family photos around the home is nothing new, but when you display the photos outside of the traditional frame it can become a unique part of your home decor. These DIY ideas can be created with household items you most likely have on hand and it won’t be long before you have a beautiful, handmade photo display. Natural Photo Display This idea brings in a little bit of the…
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Makeover Your Living Room
The living room is the hub or center of the home where the whole family has space to gather, relax and rest after a long day. Because this space is used so often, it’s important to keep the room looking great, all while giving off an inviting and comfortable feeling. If you aren’t feeling that from your living room set up or design, maybe it’s time for a mini makeover…