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Decluttering in December
Entertaining Tips and Inspiration

Decluttering in December

I am fully embracing December as a decluttering month. 2025 is a milestone. I’m old enough to clearly remember New Year’s Eve in 1999. We thought ...

Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal
Entertaining Tips and Inspiration

Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal

  Every December, I promise myself this will be the year I slow down. Yet every year, the holidays rush by in a blur of work and missed moments. Th...

How to Create a Festive Mailbox That Spreads Holiday Cheer (and Survives the Neighborhood Dogs)
Entertaining Tips and Inspiration

How to Create a Festive Mailbox That Spreads Holiday Cheer (and Survives the Neighborhood Dogs)

How to Create a Festive Mailbox That Spreads Holiday Cheer (and Survives the Neighborhood Dogs) Your mailbox is the unsung hero of holiday decor—i...

How to Choose the Perfect Decorative Sign for Your Home
Entertaining Tips and Inspiration

How to Choose the Perfect Decorative Sign for Your Home

  I love a great decorative sign, and there are so many different options to choose from. When considering adding a sign to your space, keep these ...

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Home Improvement and Design Ideas

Backyard Transformation with Simple Changes

Your backyard can be a haven or a source of stress—it’s all in the eye of the beholder. When I moved into my home on August 1, 2020, the backyard w...

Spring Awakening: 5 Minute Makeover For Your Front Porch
Front Porch Decor & Welcoming Entries

Spring Awakening: 5 Minute Makeover For Your Front Porch

Okay, folks, a 5-minute makeover for your front porch is indeed possible with a bit of planning—here is your Amazon list to order. Everything is c...

How to Update Your Fall Planters with Beautiful Artificial Flowers & Decor
Entertaining Tips and Inspiration

How to Update Your Fall Planters with Beautiful Artificial Flowers & Decor

  I love beautiful, easy, no-maintenance planters to greet guests and add curb appeal. I use faux flowers in my planters year round but often combi...